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8 May 2013
Publication

Basic Statistics 2013

Basic Statistics Basic Statistics 2013 contains statistical indicators for 45 economies in the Asia and Pacific Region. The publication covers the indicators of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) such as the proportion of population living below $1.25 (PPP) a day, infant mortality rate, carbon dioxide emissions. It...
8 May 2013
Publication

The Service Sector in Lower-Income Asian Economies

Economics Working Papers The Growth Potential of the Service Sector In the past 10 years, the service sector has been a significant contributor to overall economic growth in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Uzbekistan, and Viet Nam. Sector growth has been supported by strong industrial growth in...
5 May 2013
News

Improved South-Southeast Asia Connectivity Key to Boosting Trade, Rebalancing Economy

Improved South-Southeast Asia Connectivity Key to Boosting Trade, Rebalancing Economy Better connectivity between South Asia and Southeast Asia – through hardware and associated software – can unlock the full benefits of closer economic ties between the two subregions and help...
22 Apr 2013
Institutional Document

Macroeconomic Update: Nepal

This first edition of Nepal's Macroeconomic Update analyzes the latest update on the state of the country's real, fiscal, monetary and external sectors and presents a review of the latest full budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013. Findings Some of the Macroeconomic Update's findings include: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth modestly picked up to 4.5% in...
30 Apr 2013
Publication

Asian Development Bank and Afghanistan: Fact Sheet

Country Fact Sheets Updated yearly, this ADB Country Fact Sheet provides social and economic indicators on Afghanistan as well as concise information on ADB's operations in the country and contact information. Afghanistan is a founding member of ADB, which was established in 1966. After a hiatus from 1980 to 2001...
30 Apr 2013
Publication

Asian Development Bank and Armenia: Fact Sheet

Country Fact Sheets Updated yearly, this ADB Country Fact Sheet provides social and economic indicators on Armenia as well as concise information on ADB's operations in the country and contact information. Armenia joined ADB in September 2005, and is classified as a Group B1 country, making it eligible for...
30 Apr 2013
Publication

Asian Development Bank and Cook Islands: Fact Sheet

Country Fact Sheets Updated yearly, this ADB Country Fact Sheet provides social and economic indicators on the Cook Islands as well as concise information on ADB's operations in the country and contact information. ADB has partnered with the Government of the Cook Islands since 1976. ADB’s harmonized strategy for...
25 Apr 2013
Publication

Asian Development Bank and Australia: Fact Sheet

Country Fact Sheets Updated yearly, this ADB Country Fact Sheet provides information on Australia’s contributions to ADB in terms of capital subscription and funding, the country’s delegates in ADB, and involvement of Australian companies and consultants in ADB projects. Australia has contributed $9.44 billion in...
25 Apr 2013
Publication

Asian Development Bank and Austria: Fact Sheet

Country Fact Sheets Updated yearly, this ADB Country Fact Sheet provides information on Austria’s contributions to ADB in terms of capital subscription and funding, the country’s delegates to ADB, and the involvement of Austrian companies and consultants in ADB projects. Austria has contributed $555.14 million in...
25 Apr 2013
Publication

Asian Development Bank and Azerbaijan: Fact Sheet

Country Fact Sheets Updated yearly, this ADB Country Fact Sheet provides social and economic indicators on Azerbaijan as well as concise information on ADB's operations in the country and contact information. ADB has been working with the Government of Azerbaijan and development partners since 1999. In May 2005,...