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Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2019: Strengthening Disaster Resilience

ADB’s flagship economic publication provides a comprehensive analysis of macroeconomic issues in developing Asia, including economic growth projections and prospects by country and region.

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Asian Development Outlook 2019: Growth Outlook

Developing Asia continues to post strong growth, but growth is expected to moderate given softer global economic activity and prolonged trade tensions.

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Asia Must Prioritize Disaster Resilience in Face of Growing Risks — ADB Study

With the region facing ever-higher disaster risks, developing Asia urgently needs to build its resilience before catastrophe strikes through better planning, setting aside government budget, and encouraging insurance, says a new research.

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PRC Growth to Moderate in 2019 and 2020 Amid Dimmer Global Outlook — ADB

Growth in the People’s Republic of China is expected to moderate in the next two years as global growth slows and trade tensions with the United States weigh on trade and investment, according to ADB.

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ADB Operations in the Pacific

A lavishly photographed publication is now available illustrating the depth and expertise of ADB’s work in the Pacific ahead of its Annual Meeting in Fiji on 1 May. It showcases dozens of ADB’s most important and successful projects in the region.

Blog Entry

Tomorrowland: Applying futures studies and foresight in policy dialogue

By reimagining the future we can drive the change we want to see. We can’t change the past, but everything we do now changes the future.

ADB in the Capital Markets

A leading triple-A borrower in the international markets, ADB raises funds regularly through bond issues in international and domestic capital markets, reflecting strong credit fundamentals and conservative financial policies.

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Investor Presentation

The ADB Investor Presentation provides an overview of the Asian Development Bank, its operations, and other information relevant to prospective investors.

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ADB Green Bonds Newsletter and Impact Report 2017

ADB green bonds support mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation to consequences of climate change, while delivering environmentally sustainable growth.

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Private Sector Financing

Private investment is key to Asia’s prosperity. ADB works with private sector clients to empower communities in many ways—like building the infrastructure they need, boosting farmer incomes, and delivering clean energy supplies.

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Investing in Asia’s maiden green bonds

Green bonds are an increasingly viable option for investors in Asia, like pension and superannuation funds, looking to get involved in green sustainable financing.

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Realizing the Potential of Public–Private Partnerships to Advance Asia’s Infrastructure Development

This publication shows how public–private partnerships (PPPs) can be effective to meet Asia’s growing infrastructure needs.

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Research

Economic research and statistical work contributes to knowledge generation in ADB and help strengthen its institutional priorities and effectiveness of country operations.