Private Sector Development

ADB, AusAID Pacific Private Sector Initiative Assists Women, Business Environment

Empowering women economically is a major theme of the Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI), a joint effort by ADB and AusAid. It has improved the environment for doing business and enhanced opportunities for women in the Pacific. Read More

Philippines: Private Sector Development: Challenges and Possible Ways to Go

The success of the services sector shows that reforms fostering private sector development can be effective. This working paper’s objective is to inform preparation of ADB's country partnership strategy for the Philippines, 2011-2016. Read More

Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative: Annual Progress Report 2010

This report documents the second phase of PSDI, which has received strong positive feedback from ADB’s Pacific DMCs for encouraging closer collaboration and cooperation between ADB and countries where PSDI reforms have been implemented. Read More

Overview

A strong and dynamic private sector is a vital component for economic growth, and thus essential for poverty reduction in the Asia and Pacific region. ADB has long focused on the role of the private sector in development. ADB will invest in infrastructure and advise governments on the basics of a business-friendly environment, including reliable rules, regulations and policies that do not disadvantage private sector enterprise.