Taking Action to Limit the Human Impact of Natural Disasters

Natural disasters could derail the region's economic growth and poverty reduction efforts unless measures are put in place to reduce risk, strengthen community resiliency, and improve preparedness. Read More

Asia's Public Services Failing Needy, New Approaches Required - Study

Public services in developing Asia’s are frequently failing to reach the needy, says a new ADB study which recommends improvements to avoid a further widening of the region’s already sharp divide between rich and poor. Read More

Building Barriers against Floods in Tajikistan

Flood prevention infrastructure is helping provide a more secure base for rural livelihoods in Tajikistan. Read More

Disaster Risk Management in Asia by the Numbers

Measures to reduce disaster risk are needed to face the growing frequency of natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region. Read More

Overview

Poor governance holds back and distorts the process of development, and has a disproportionate impact on the poorer and weaker sections of society. Assisting developing countries in improving governance is therefore a strategic priority of ADB in its work to eliminate poverty in Asia and the Pacific.

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FAST FACTS

26% (2008-2010)
of approved ADB lending projects have significant governance/public sector management components

15% (2008-2010)
the proportion for technical assistance projects

What's New

Speech | 20 May 2013
Leadership for Water Security in Asia and the Pacific

Event | 14 May 2013 - 16 May 2013
Regional Capacity Development Workshop on Measuring Social Protection

Speech | 4 May 2013
Opening Remarks at the Myanmar Country Seminar: "Progress of Myanmar's Socio-Economic Reform"

News | 4 May 2013
Asia's Public Services Failing Needy, New Approaches Required - Study

Speech | 4 May 2013
Opening Remarks at the Annual Meeting Seminar on Delivering Effective Public Services

Publications

May 2013
Flood Risk Management: A Strategic Approach

May 2013
Basin Water Allocation Planning: Principles, Procedures and Approaches for Basin Allocation Planning

May 2013
River Basin Planning Principles: Procedures and Approaches for Strategic Basin Planning

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Featured Projects

Strengthening the Capacity of the State Audit Organization in Lao PDR

State-Owned Enterprise Rationalization Program in Vanuatu

Strengthening Public Resource Management Program in Tajikistan

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