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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.

Climate Change Adaptation in the Pacific Coral Triangle

How ADB is helping Pacific Coral Triangle countries improve the resilience of their coastal and marine ecosystem to the pressures of climate change.

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in the Pacific

This flyer gives an overview of ADB's work in the area of disaster risk management for developing member countries in the Pacific.

Economics of Climate Change in the Pacific

This flyer gives an overview of the findings of a study evaluating the economics of climate change for developing member countries in the Pacific. It aims to raise the level of understanding of all sectors and stakeholders on possible impacts of climate change, with analyses that lead to regional strategies supported by national programs
linked to local policies and activities.

Economics of Climate Proofing at the Project Level

This flyer gives an overview of a study evaluating the economics of climate proofing investment projects for developing member countries in the Pacific. It developed basic economic models of benefit and cost analysis for climate proofing investment projects, and provided indicative guidelines for if, when, and how much to invest in climate proofing.

Energy in the Pacific

This flyer gives an overview of the progress Pacific countries have made with the help of ADB in the areas of renewable energy and energy efficiency while adapting to the challenges of climate change.

Finance For Climate Change Responses

This flyer gives an overview of the findings of a study financed by ADB that examined the funding needs of developing member countries in the Pacific that will enable them to adapt to the challenges posed by climate change.

Moving From Risk to Resilience

This flyer gives an overview of the factors for mitigating risk and developing resilience for developing member countries in the Pacific.

Stepping Up Adaptation to Climate Change

This flyer gives an overview of the regional initiatives, country-specific responses, sector development programmes and future steps that ADB will take in stepping up adaptation to climate change for developing member countries in the Pacific.

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.