ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Dina Azhgaliyeva
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Food Insecurity, Inflation and Government Aid: Evidence from a Household Survey in Developing Asia
Food insecurity has become more crucial following the economic downturn and inflation surge during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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House Insulation: Perceived Needs and Willingness in Central Asia
Decisions to insulate are more likely to be made in rural rather than urban areas, while construction materials and heating sources significantly influence the decision to insulate.
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Impact of “Made in China 2025” Industrial Strategy on Firms’ Green Innovation: A Quasi-Natural Experiment
The industrial policy measure “Made in China 2025” significantly promotes green innovation in enterprises.
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Climate Change and Corporate Financial Performance
Firms’ exposure to climate change has a detrimental impact on their financial performance.
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Do Remote Learning Tools Reduce Learning Loss during School Closure? Experience from Central Asia and the Caucasus during the COVID-19 Pandemic
A combined usage of TV programs and paper lessons may be an effective alternative to online lessons during longer school closure periods.
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Global Shocks and Green Bonds Issuance: An Empirical Evidence from Firm-Level Panel Data
Bond-specific features such as maturity, coupon rate, and currency are important determinants for the issuance of green bonds.
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Financial Literacy and Fintech Use in Family Business
A higher level of financial literacy has strong and positive effects on fintech use in family businesses and various business outcomes.
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Navigating WASH Challenges in Rural Areas: Peer Effects and Infrastructure
Access to piped water increases the probability that rural households in Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic will adopt modern sanitation and washing facilities.
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Does Environment and Health Awareness Matter for Household Fuel Choice? Empirical Evidence from Central Asia
The energy transition in countries where a large proportion of the population is energy poor could be a challenge.
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Fossil Fuel Subsidies and GHG Emissions: Firm-Level Empirical Evidence from Developing Asia
Fossil fuel subsidy removal by increasing user prices does not guarantee a reduction in emissions.
Editor
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Sustainable Cooling: How to Cool the World Without Warming the Planet
Cooling and refrigeration services are becoming increasingly vital in a warming world. -
Fostering Resilient Global Supply Chains Amid Risk and Uncertainty
Well-functioning supply chains are central to economic growth outcomes for maximizing the productive capacities of economies at both the regional and global levels. -
Infrastructure Spillover Impacts in Developing Asia
Quality infrastructure can give economies in developing Asia a critical boost by enhancing growth and reducing poverty, especially during times of economic crisis.
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The Spillover Effects of Water Supply Infrastructure Development: A Theoretical Model
The price of water supply can be kept very low by sharing spillover tax revenues collected by the government with private investors and water infrastructure operators.
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Developing Infrastructure in Central Asia: Impacts and Financing Mechanisms
Infrastructure development can give Central Asian economies an important boost for maintaining growth momentum, eradicating poverty, and addressing climate change.