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.
Kijin Kim
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The Impact of COVID-19 Mobility Restrictions on Trade Facilitation at Borders in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Region
This paper investigates the impact of COVID-19 mobility restrictions on the time taken for cargo to clear borders in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) area.
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Driving Inclusive Digitalization in Trade and Trade Finance
This brief analyzes how digitalization can help overcome trade and trade finance challenges, assesses the factors holding it back, and shows how it can promote inclusive and sustainable growth in the Asia and Pacific region.
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COVID-19 and the Deployment of Labor Migrants from Asia: Lessons Learned and Ways Forward
This brief analyzes how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted labor migrants in Asia and the Pacific, assesses the socioeconomic vulnerabilities it exposed, and lays out steps to better protect overseas workers.
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Impacts of Social Distancing Policy and Vaccination During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Republic of Korea
This study investigates the dynamic impact of social distancing policy on COVID-19 infection control, mobility of people, and consumption expenditures in the Republic of Korea.
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Bilateral Remittance Inflows to Asia and the Pacific: Countercyclicality and Motivations to Remit
Bilateral remittance inflows are countercyclical against the business cycle of a remittance-receiving country relative to a sending country.
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Labor Mobility and Remittances in Asia and the Pacific during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic
This brief outlines key trends in labor mobility and remittance flows in Asia and the Pacific and discusses policy considerations.
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Credit Chain and Sectoral Comovement: A Multi-Region Investigation
Examining the impact of trade credit usage on comovement between sectors, this paper finds that trade credit linkage is an influential channel for domestic and cross-border shocks and can profoundly affect industries around the globe.
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2021 Trade Finance Gaps, Growth, and Jobs Survey
The 2021 ADB Trade Finance Gaps, Growth, and Jobs Survey finds that the trade finance gap is bigger than ever, with more companies unable to find the financing they need to trade their goods.
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Getting Ready for the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
This brief discusses the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine procurement and distribution in Asia and the Pacific along with challenges and policy implications toward delivering safe, effective, and affordable vaccines to all.
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Food Security in Asia and the Pacific amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
This brief outlines the implications of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic for food security in Asia and the Pacific and suggests policy responses.
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Financing Gaps are Squeezing Trade in Asia Just When it is Most Needed
The pandemic laid bare the fragility of global supply chains and the need to increase access to trade finance to spur economic growth and create jobs. -
How Asia Can Strengthen Supply Chains and Avert Future Shocks to Global Trade
As the pandemic continues to affect global trade, governments need to take measures now to be better prepared for future disruptions. -
Achieving a Better COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Ensuring equitable access to vaccines is crucial for developing countries in Asia to reopen their economies and recover. Well-designed policies will speed the rebound of Asian economies and have impacts that span the globe. -
Despite the Pandemic, Remittances Have Kept Flowing Home to Asia’s Families
Strong remittance inflows should be used as an opportunity to strengthen the systems that help overseas workers and their families back at home. -
Keeping Asia and the Pacific Fed During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 crisis should be used as an opportunity for developing economies to implement reforms that help ensure food security -
Let’s Support the Supply Lines that Keep Health Workers Safe from COVID-19
The production processes and supply chains that feed into the production of masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment must be secured.