Asian Development Outlook 2013 Update: Asia's Governance Gap

The Asia and Pacific region must make headway toward catching up with the advanced economies and matching their quality of governance. Focusing on strengthening public service delivery can provide immediate benefits to make growth more inclusive and create momentum for wider governance reforms.

Report: Asian Development Outlook 2013 Update: Governance and Public Service Delivery

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Green Urbanization in Asia

By 2025, possibly 21 out of 37 of the world's megacities - cities with 10 million or more people - will be from the Asia and Pacific region. How can the region cope with this rapid urbanization while maintaining environmental sustainability?

The PRC: Carbon Capture and Storage

In the People's Republic of China, there is a rapid increase in electricity demand and a heavy realiance on its vast coal reserves as a result of an energy-intensive economic growth. Here's how ADB is helping the country decarbonize its power sector.

Philippines: The PINAI Fund

In the Philippines, a $625 million private equity fund - the largest and first of its kind in the country - will invest in core infrastructure assets. Find out which sectors this fund will initially focus on.

Rising Asian Economic Integration

Greater integration brings benefits but also potentially huge risks, meaning Asian governments must work together to put in place policies and structures to ensure the region minimizes those risks and reaps the benefits, the ADB said in its new Asian Economic Integration Monitor.

India: End-to-End Connection

In India, more than 3/5 of its population live in rural areas. Take a look at how an ADB-supported program will help connect thousands of people living in remote areas to major transport grid.

Solutions for Urban Transport

Why is the car of the worst mode of transportation in a dense urban city?

Afghanistan: Moving Forward to the Future

By the end of 2014, foreign troops will pull out of Afghanistan. Take a look at how ADB projects are helping the country be self-reliant, with infrastructure development and regional cooperation.

Ecological Footprint and Investment in Natural Capital

See which countries have the largest and smallest ecological footprint in Asia.

Philippines: Lighting Up the Boni Tunnel

A poorly lit four-lane tunnel that crosses one of Metro Manila’s key thoroughfares has been illuminated using solar technology and a public-private partnership supported by ADB. The sub-standard lights of the Boni Tunnel, which intersects EDSA, were replaced with solar-powered light emitting diodes or LEDs.

Taking the Right Road to Inclusive Growth

Can the Philippines walk on two legs? A comprehensive study by ADB suggests that stronger footholds in modern services and traditional industry could help.