Handle with Care: Fragility and Conflict in Asia and the Pacific

Weak governance, economic instability, and vulnerability to disasters hamper efforts to reduce poverty. Here are 12 things to know about countries in fragile and conflict-affected situations. Read More

ASEAN Nations Complete First-Ever Corporate Governance Scorecard

A new report compiles corporate governance assessments of publicly listed companies in six countries, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam, using the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard. Read More

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

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

Event | 8 Oct 2013 - 9 Oct 2013
Workshop: Preparation of Political Economy Analysis Toolkit

Event | 10 Sep 2013 - 12 Sep 2013
Regional Seminar on Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes

Event | 24 Jun 2013 - 25 Jun 2013
IPRCC-ADB International Policy Workshop: Urban Poverty and Inclusive Cities in Asia

Speech | 6 Jun 2013
Welcome Remarks at the ADB-AusAID Forum on Building Resilience to Fragility in Asia and the Pacific

Speech | 10 Jun 2013
Economic Development in Asia and Rule of Law

Publications

Aug 2013
Building Development Effectiveness Post-2015: A Results-Based Approach

Aug 2013
An Evaluation of the Electronic Pension Payment System in Tajikistan

Aug 2013
Fragility Assessment of an Informal Urban Settlement in Papua New Guinea


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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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