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Developing Asia to Grow 7.3% in 2021 Even as COVID-19 Lingers

“Growth is gaining momentum across developing Asia, but renewed COVID-19 outbreaks pose a threat to recovery. Economies in the region are on diverging paths. Their trajectories are shaped by the extent of domestic outbreaks, the pace of their vaccine rollouts, and how much they are benefiting from the global recovery.” — ADB Chief Economist Yasuyuki Sawada

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Collaboration for Resilient and Green Recovery

ADB’s Annual Meetings have become a premier forum for the discussion of economic and social development issues in Asia and the Pacific.

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Video | 26 Apr 2021

Building a Sustainable Recovery from COVID-19 in Asia and the Pacific

ADB is adapting to the changing circumstances in Asia and the Pacific, working together with its developing member countries to rebuild for a long-lasting recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Video | 19 Apr 2021

Working Towards a Women-Focused Pandemic Recovery

The COVID-19 pandemic has multilayered gender impacts, affecting men and women differently and threatening the progress made in gender equality. Governments must take strong action to protect these hard-won gains.

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Publication | 29 Apr 2021

Basic Statistics 2021

Basic Statistics 2021 presents data for 46 economies in Asia and the Pacific on development indicators tracking progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. 

Institutional Document | 21 Apr 2021

2020 Development Effectiveness Review

This publication outlines ADB's performance according to the seven operational priorities and objectives of Strategy 2030, the institution's long-term strategic framework.

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