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.
Zhigang Li
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Impact of COVID-19 on Primary School Students in Disadvantaged Areas of Bangladesh
This brief examines the virtual learning modalities and experiences of disadvantaged primary school students in Bangladesh following school closures due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Closing the Financing Gap in Asian Infrastructure
ADB in 2017 estimated a financing gap in economic infrastructure of $459 billion per year for Asia. The gap almost doubles to $907 billion with the expected need for funding of social infrastructure.
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Infrastructure and Urbanization in the People’s Republic of China
Returns to infrastructure investment in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have been declining; policy makers need to adjust investment decisions.
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Skills and Activity Upgrading in Global Value Chains: Trends and Drivers for Asia
Findings suggest that technological change in global value chains that is biased toward skilled activities is important in accounting for the trends observed.
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High-Speed Railroad and Economic Geography: Evidence from Japan
Surging high-speed railroad investments may encourage the formation of megacities due to further agglomeration in service industries. This can have profound implications for urban policies on society, demographics, and environment.