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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.

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.

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.

Chair's Summary: Kyrgyz Republic: Country Partnership Strategy (2013–2017)

This document summarizes the discussion of the meeting of the ADB Board of Directors held on 28 August 2013 discussing the Kyrgyz Republic: Country Partnership Strategy (2013–2017).

Kyrgyz Republic: Country Partnership Strategy 2007-2010 Final Review

This final review assesses the performance of the Asian Development Bank's country partnership strategy for the Kyrgyz Republic for 2007-2010.

Gender Statistics in Development Planning for Central and West Asia

This policy brief explains why gender inequality matters for development and inclusive growth. It identifies knowledge gaps in general and with particular focus on Central and West Asia.

Modernizing Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures to Facilitate Trade in Agricultural and Food Products

This project study was initiated as part of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Transport and Trade Facilitation Strategy to identify areas for improvement in the administration and application of sanitary and phytosanitary regulations, procedures, and standards in the CAREC region.

Asian Development Bank and Kyrgyz Republic: Fact Sheet

This ADB Country Fact Sheet provides social and economic indicators on the Kyrgyz Republic as well as concise information on ADB's operations in the country and contact information.

ADB Accountability Mechanism: Annual Report 2012

This report outlines the activities of the Office of the Special Project Facilitator in 2012, particularly the introduction of the new Accountability Mechanism policy that is expected to lead to quicker resolution of project-related complaints.

ADB Annual Report 2012

The 2012 Annual Report of the Board of Directors to the Board of Governors reviews ADB's operations, projects, internal administration, financial management and includes a separate report on the activities of the Special Funds of ADB. The report also contains chapters on regional, sectoral and thematic highlights.