The process and outcome of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB’s) country strategy and program 2006–20101 are consistent with broader harmonization and alignment policies. The country strategy priorities are fully aligned with the National Poverty Reduction Strategy (NPRS) vision, strategies, and priorities, as set out in the NPRS triangular framework of economic growth, human development, and governance. The country strategy results framework draws directly on NPRS performance indicators.

The following discussion contextualizes issues in relation to the future of rural and urban education sector planning in Mongolia.

The case studies presented in this report were conducted in preparation of the special evaluation study (SES) of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) 1995 Policy on Involuntary Resettlement (IR). This SES was conducted by the Operations Evaluation Department (OED) upon the request of the Development Effectiveness Committee (DEC) of ADB’s Board of Directors.

India is one of the fastest growing developing economies, having expanded by about 6% per annum in the 1990s and by some 8% in recent years. This growth and rapid rate of industrialization and urbanization have fueled energy demand so that in 2003 it ranked sixth worldwide in primary energy consumption.