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.
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Economic Growth in Asia: Determinants and Prospects
This paper finds that developing Asia'e economic growth over the past 3 decades was due to robust growth in capital accumulation, while the contributions of education and total factor productivity remain relatively limited.
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Crises in Asia: Recovery and Policy Responses
Recovery from a recession in Asian economies is somewhat slower than in OECD economies, but recovery from a financial downturn is not much different.
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Crises in Asia: Historical Perspectives and Implications
The paper analyzes the stylized features of historical crisis episodes for 21 developing Asian economies over 1961–2007.