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

Women Speak from Asia’s Frontlines

Three women share how they experienced personal empowerment through their participation in ADB gender projects as beneficiaries and contributors. Read More

Focus on Law and Policy Reform

Policies and regulations are necessary components of economic development, promoting good governance and helping the judiciary make informed, balanced decisions. 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 | 3 Apr 2013
Post Evaluation Seminar on National Budget Circular 532

News | 4 Mar 2013
ADB Toughens Anti-corruption Drive

Speech | 30 Jan 2013
Project Implementation and Administration Seminar

News | 31 Jan 2013
Risk Financing Is Key to Building Resilience Against Disasters - Study

News | 28 Jan 2013
ADB Returns to Myanmar with First Re-engagement Assistance

Publications

Apr 2013
Operational Plan for Enhancing ADB’s Effectiveness in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations

Mar 2013
Good Practice in Budget Management

Mar 2013
Managing Reforms for Development: Political Economy of Reforms and Policy-Based Lending Case Studies

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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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