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Oct 2013

Asian Development Outlook 2013 Update: Governance and Public Service Delivery

The annual Asian Development Outlook, generally launched in April, presents an analysis of developing Asia’s recent economic performance plus its prospects for the next 2 years. This Update shows whether these forecasts were met, explaining divergence between forecasts and the actual outturn, and firms the forecasts for the next 18 months or so.
Sep 2013

Safety Nets and Food Programs in Asia: A Comparative Perspective

How can safety nets better cushion the poor from food crises and economic shocks? In this study, the authors examine safety net programs in four Asian countries to find common design elements for success.
Sep 2013

Deepening Economic Cooperation between India and Sri Lanka

This book analyzes the performance and impact of the India–Sri Lanka free trade agreement over the past decade and suggests the way forward.
Sep 2013

Aid for Trade: An Investment-Benefit Road Map from South Asia

How to build bridges to export markets so that people in the economic periphery have a better opportunity to take poverty off their own maps.
Sep 2013

Poverty and Food Security in India

This paper examines how India’s Public Distribution System and Mid Day Meal Scheme have contributed to the welfare of poor households.
Sep 2013

The Transformation of Rice Value Chains in Bangladesh and India: Implications for Food Security

This paper discusses the transformation of rice value chains in Bangladesh and India, its effects on small-scale farmers, midstream actors, workers, and consumers. It also notes the contributions of the private sector and the government in this transformation.
Aug 2013

Affordable Pay-As-You-Go Solar Power for India's Energy-Poor Homes

ADB's $2 million equity investment in Simpa Networks aims to provide rural households in India with affordable energy using pay-as-you-go solar home systems.
Sep 2013

Framework of Inclusive Growth Indicators 2013: Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific

The Framework of Inclusive Growth Indicators 2013 (FIGI 2013) is the third edition of the special supplement of the Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific. The framework is composed of 35 indicators used as measures of income and nonincome outcomes of inclusive growth; the processes and inputs that are important to improve access to opportunities, social inclusion, social safety nets; and good governance and institutions.

Aug 2013

Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2013

The Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2013 aims to present the latest key statistics on development issues concerning the economies of Asia and the Pacific to a wide audience, including policy makers, development practitioners, government officials, researchers, students, and the general public.
Jul 2013

Exploring Public–Private Partnership in the Irrigation and Drainage Sector in India: A Scoping Study

Private sector participation has the potential to enhance the performance of India's irrigation and drainage sector, raising productivity and efficiency levels as well as economic returns.

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