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.
Kunmin Kim
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Reform and Privatization of State-Owned Enterprises in India
If public enterprises function like private sector organizations, very efficiently without actually privatizing the enterprises, they can satisfy the agendas of profit making and the social responsibility.
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Reform of State-Owned Enterprises in Viet Nam to Increase Performance and Profit
Due to misallocation of resources and inefficiencies, state-owned enterprises continue to pose a challenge to the economy of Viet Nam.
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Toward Gender-Focused Governance Reform in Asia
Closing the gender gap in the global labor force could result in significant economic gains.
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How Do We Prevent a Food Crisis in the Midst of Climate Change?
Intergovernmental food aid organizations are key to addressing climate-change-induced food crises.
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Building Food Security in Asia through International Agreements on Rice Reserves
Member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations should increase the speed of negotiation for, coordination of, and responses to emergency food aid releases to enhance food security in Asia.