Publications

Skilling the Pacific

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) means the acquisition of competencies, know-how, and attitudes necessary to perform an occupation in the labor market. While TVET is important for socio-economic development, it constantly needs to be transformed so that what it offers reflects the reality of the labor market in the Pacific region. This study document has highlighted strengths and weaknesses of TVET initiatives in the 13 Pacific Islands countries and provides future scope for strategic planning. The document also captures many good practices from around the world, which are applicable to the Pacific context of TVET.

Mutual Legal Assistance, Extradition and Recovery of the Proceeds of Corruption in Asia and the Pacific

This book which comes with a CD ROM is the final report of the thematic review conducted by the ADB/OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia and the Pacific covering 27 member countries and jurisdictions. It highlights the strengths and weaknesses of existing regulatory models, policies, and practices; provides policy makers with recommendations to strengthen existing frameworks; and outlines policy options to implement these recommendations.

Fighting Bribery in Public Procurement in Asia and the Pacific

This book compiles the key papers presented during the Regional Seminar on Fighting Bribery in Public Procurement organized by the ADB/OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia and the Pacific held in November 2007 in Bali, Indonesia. This publication is addressed to practitioners, policy makers, and experts who wish to learn from other countries' experiences in strengthening frameworks to protect public procurement from bribery and corruption risks.

Market Survey of Subnational Finance in Asia and the Pacific

The purpose of this paper is to examine and report on the magnitude of the market for subnational finance in Asia and the Pacific. The analysis includes an assessment of the size, character and constraints of the market. The work is limited to inference from relevant research, calculation of indicative market size, and a summary of actual results to date and feedback from the market.

Managing Microfinance Risks: Some Observations and Suggestions

Systematic risk management is still not as widespread as it should be in the microfinance industry. Except for a few flagship microfinance institutions (MFIs), which constitute the industry's core, risk management is often overlooked by most MFIs, who seek growth. MFIs must address this issue and build their internal structures and capabilities for risk management to ensure sustainable growth.