News Releases

27 Nov 2012

Social Protection for the Poor in Asia Can be Affordable and Deliver Big Gains

Social protection systems in most Asian countries fall far short of meeting the needs of the poor and vulnerable even though better safety nets can be affordable for poorer countries, says a new study from Independent Evaluation at ADB.

13 Nov 2012

Investments in Disaster Risk Management Essential to Sustaining Growth and Reducing Poverty

The growing incidence of natural disasters in Asia and the Pacific—where four of five cities globally classified as at extreme risk are located—threatens to undermine seriously rapid economic progress, calling for a much stronger focus among governments on disaster prevention, says a new study from Independent Evaluation at ADB.

17 Oct 2012

Greater Focus on the Poor Key to Effectiveness of Microfinance in Asia and the Pacific

Microfinance needs to reach more of the poor in Asia and the Pacific, but do so in a financially sustainable way, says a new study from Independent Evaluation at ADB.