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 69 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.
Najibullah Habib
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Strengthening the Life-Science Industry in the People’s Republic of China
This brief looks at how multilateral development banks (MDBs) can help strengthen the life-science industry in the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) and promote private sector investment and innovation as demand for better health care grows. -
Practical Actions to Operationalize the One Health Approach in the Asian Development Bank
This working paper explains the concept of One Health and how it aligns with ADB’s Strategy 2030 and operational priorities for development efforts in Asia and the Pacific.
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Rationalizing Mongolia’s Hospital Services: Experiences, Lessons Learned, and Future Directions
This paper describes the hospital sector in Mongolia along with reforms and results achieved, challenges that remain, and ongoing and future directions for ADB support to better respond to the needs of the people.
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Supporting Primary Health Care in Mongolia: Experiences, Lessons Learned, and Future Directions
This paper describes primary health care (PHC) in Mongolia and ADB support in its reform. It highlights results achieved and the lessons drawn that could be useful for future programs in Mongolia and other countries.
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Healthy and Age-Friendly Cities in the People's Republic of China: Proposal for Health Impact Assessment and Healthy and Age-Friendly City Action and Management Planning
This report discusses framework for a four-generation urban society in the People’s Republic of China to create positive health outcomes and improve urban livability, services, and public spaces for the elderly.
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Evaluating Losses Associated with African Swine Fever in the People’s Republic of China and Neighboring Countries
This paper aims to assist policymakers in assessing the scale of the impact African swine fever (ASF) has had on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Southeast Asia.
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Caring for Carers in Liaoning Province: Strengthening Elderly Workforce in the People’s Republic of China
This policy brief provides an overview of elderly care in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), with a focus on Liaoning Province where an aging society is prominent.
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Asia Needs Fleets of Buses to Get Vaccines to the World’s Most Populous Region
The People’s Republic of China has shown how buses can be used to dramatically increase the number of people vaccinated against COVID-19. The region should follow their example. -
Tracking African Swine Fever in Asia
African swine fever has cost Asia between $55 billion and $130 billion, including as much as $77 billion in lost revenue.