Knowledge Management and Learning

ADB's Regional Cooperation and Integration Today

At present, ADB leads the promotion of regional cooperation among the multilateral development banks. Increased lending for regional cooperation will require greater financial resources, technical expertise, and investment in knowledge products. [ No. 7 | February 2009 ]

by Myo Thant
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Bus Rapid Transit in the People's Republic of China

Sustainable transport policy limits, rather than promotes the use of private vehicles. As a mass transit option, Bus Rapid Transit systems cost ten times less and are quicker to construct than metro systems [ No. 6 | February 2009 ]

by Karl Fjellstrom and Duan Xiaomei
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Using Economic Instruments to Promote Environmentally Sustainable Transportation in the People's Republic of China

Growing energy consumption in transport is unsustainable. Current carbon dioxide emission levels need to be better controlled. Economic instruments can promote environmentally sustainable transport. [ No. 5 | January 2009 ]

by Manmohan Parkash and David S. Sobel
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Measuring Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Road Transport

Transport is the fastest growing CO₂ emitter. You can’t fix what you can’t measure. Enhanced planning, use of technology, and incentives are “smart transport” options. [ No. 4 | December 2008 ]

by Lee Schipper
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Love Your Car or Love Your City

Unrestrained growth of cars is destroying livable cities. Equitable mobility is required. Therefore, in addition to supporting economic growth, urban transport must remain environmentally sustainable and accessible by the poor. [ No. 3 | December 2008 ]

by James Leather
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Bogotá’s Experience in Sustainable City Development

An advanced democracy can be measured by the width of its sidewalks. TransMilenio is an approved clean development mechanism transport project. [ No. 2 | December 2008 ]

by Enrique Peñalosa
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The Urgent Need for "Smart Urban Transport" to Combat Climate Change in the People's Republic of China

Increased transport and associated CO₂ emissions contribute to climate change. Cities are a primary emissions source. Enhanced planning, use of technology, and incentives are “smart transport” options. [ No. 1 | November 2008 ]

by Toshiyuki Yokota and David S. Sobel
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