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.
Sonalini Khetrapal
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An Assessment of the Maharashtra State Health System
This study provides useful information and insights on strengthening the public health infrastructure of Maharashtra, the largest state economy, second most populous, and third most urbanized state in India.
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Public–Private Partnership for Strengthening Urban Health in Nagpur: The Model Urban Primary Health Center Project
This paper presents an innovative public–private partnership to revive the urban primary health center (UPHC) system of Nagpur City in Maharashtra State, India.
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Addressing Nutrition Security in Urban India through Multisectoral Action
This paper provides available evidence-based data on urban nutrition in India and explores practical multisectoral interventions that can contribute to ADB's support for the implementation of the country's National Urban Health Mission.
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Tuberculosis Control Measures in Urban India: Strengthening Delivery of Comprehensive Primary Health Services
This paper analyzes the magnitude of tuberculosis (TB) transmission and the quality of interventions in India’s urban areas and migrant populations. This paper offers actionable recommendations for TB elimination in India by 2025.
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Strengthening India's Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers: Learnings from the Asian Experience
This publication assesses India’s fiscal federalism framework and recommends improvements based on learnings from the experiences of Australia, Indonesia, Japan, the People’s Republic of China, and the Republic of Korea.
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Quality in Urban Health Care Services in India
This publication emphasizes the importance of a quality framework in the provision of health care services and presents the progress India has made through its National Urban Health Mission road map.
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Strong Regulation of Medical Products: Cornerstone of Public Health and Regional Health Security
This publication examines the effective regulation and governance practices of the pharmaceutical sector in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
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Investing in Regional Health Security for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific: Managing Health Threats Through Regional and Intersectoral Cooperation
Health security is a regional public good, regional cooperation is essential to protect it.
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Building Capacity for Geo-Enabling Health Information Systems: Supporting Equitable Health Services and Well-Being for All
Effective management and use of geospatial data and technologies can support efforts in achieving universal health coverage in almost every country in Asia and the Pacific.
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In India, Simultaneously Fighting Tuberculosis and COVID-19 Could Save Millions of Lives
COVID-19 and tuberculosis are both respiratory illnesses that can be addressed with similar strategies and resources.