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1 Oct 2012
Op-Ed

The unfinished poverty agenda

The striking reduction in extreme poverty over the past two decades is in good measure a reflection of [People's Republic of] China’s ability to lift some 500 million people above the poverty line. But this progress begs the question if extreme poverty can be eliminated in the next 20 years. The striking...
21 Sep 2012
Op-Ed

New Development Goals for the planet of Earth

Can extreme poverty be eliminated in the next 20 years? Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono may well be pondering this question as he and other heads of state gather in New York for the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Can extreme poverty be eliminated in the next 20 years? Indonesian President...
19 Sep 2012
Op-Ed

Making growth more inclusive

After a remarkable run, Asian countries are finding it increasingly difficult to sustain past rates of economic growth. In the aftermath of the 2008-2009 global financial crisis, governments across the region have plenty to worry about: slowing growth in [People's Republic of] China and India, a debt crisis in the eurozone and tepid recovery in...
31 Aug 2012
Op-Ed

Inclusive growth will lift Asia's boats

Countries around the world, including Asia, have been buffeted by a succession of economic, financial and climate-related shocks over the past four years. Many countries in this region are finding it increasingly difficult to sustain past stellar rates of economic growth and poverty reduction, raising the spectre that even more of the poor will be left...
30 Jul 2012
Op-Ed

Essential to sustain high growth

It is often said that as countries climb from low- to middle-income status, income inequality typically worsens before getting better. Whether this is an iron-clad law or not, what is true is that inequality in middle-income countries — such as Brazil, [People's Republic of] China, Mexico or the Philippines — could cap...
23 Apr 2012
Op-Ed

Time to see climate action as pro-growth

[People's Republic of] China, South Korea, Russia, the United States and two dozen others face potential leadership transitions this year. The prospect for economic growth and prosperity is likely to be the central determinant of these events. Not on the agenda, however, is climate change. Yet, it should be – because our growing...
20 Jan 2012
Op-Ed

Solutions for economy and climate

At the turn of 2012, the world continues to be in the grip of a two-fold crisis: an economic downturn and widespread job losses on the one side and accelerating global warming and extreme weather events on the other. So far, Asia has been less vulnerable than other regions to the economic slump, but has been arguably the most prone to natural...
31 Aug 2010
Evaluation Document

South Asia: Validation of the Regional Cooperation Partnership Strategy (2006-2008) Completion Report

English Share: Facebook Twitter Validations of Country Partnership Strategy Final Reviews This report reviews and validates the South Asia regional cooperation partnership strategy (2006-2008) completion report (RCPS-CR) and identify lessons and...
15 Apr 2007
Evaluation Document

Successful Projects in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Sector 2002–2004

English Share: Facebook Twitter Evaluation Success Rates This paper on the Successful Projects in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Sector 2002-2004 is a condensed reference on "successful" ADB projects on the agriculture and...
15 Apr 2007
Evaluation Document

Successful Projects in the Education Sector 2002–2005

English Share: Facebook Twitter Evaluation Success Rates This paper on the Successful Projects in the Education Sector 2002-2005 is a condensed reference on "successful" ADB projects on education sector as evaluated by the Independent...