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.
Rabindra Osti
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Institutional and Governance Dimensions of Flood Risk Management: A Flood Footprint and Accountability Mechanism
This working paper proposes flood footprint and accountability to coordinate risk management projects through appropriate spatial planning at river basin scale.
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Integrating Flood and Environmental Risk Management: Principles and Practices
This publication describes the principles of flood and environmental risk management, and presents case studies and challenges.
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Embedding Community-Based Flood Risk Management in Investment: A Part-to-Whole Approach
Case studies in the People's Republic of China and in Indonesia show why holistic community-based approaches to managing flood risks should be a key feature of investment programs.
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Strengthening Flood Risk Management Policy and Practice in the People’s Republic of China: Lessons Learned from the 2016 Yangtze River Floods
Key lessons on managing flood risks from the Yangtze River floods in 2016 illustrate a connection between flood risk management, environmental management, and ecosystem sustainability.