Establishing global research alliances

This technical assistance project supports the establishment of research alliances between ADB and reputable regional and global research institutions, as well as collaborative studies on selected development issues critical to inclusive growth and poverty reduction in developing Asia. More

Implementing impact evaluation at ADB

Impact evaluations provide empirical evidence showing whether development interventions result in measurable impact and greater aid effectiveness. Impact evaluations answer the fundamental question: what would have happened to beneficiaries if they had not received the intervention? This technical assistance project will produce at least five impact evaluation studies, with published case study illustrations; build awareness and develop capacity development; and provide technical support in selecting and implementing impact evaluation studies. More

Statistics technical assistance

ADB formulates and provides technical assistance to developing member countries on building, strengthening and improving their statistical systems and services. Since 1970, ADB has implemented about 60 statistical capacity building projects, for a total of more than US$22 million. A list and description of on-going and past TAs is provided below, with links to some of their key outputs. More

Country diagnostic studies

ADB aligns its assistance strategies and operations with development plans and poverty reduction strategies of its developing member countries (DMCs). However, ADB recognizes that DMCs may need assistance in strengthening their planning processes and capabilities for undertaking underlying diagnostic and analytical assessments. Country diagnostic studies attempt to diagnose the most critical constraints that the country faces to achieving these goals. More