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.
Pitchaya Sirivunnabood
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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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Women’s Economic Empowerment in Asia
Women’s economic empowerment will not only promote inclusive economic growth but also benefit business through increasing organizational effectiveness and growth.
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Demographic Transition and its Impacts on Fiscal Sustainability in East and Southeast Asia
Demographic transition does not have a direct effect on government balance, but instead has an indirect effect through higher government expenditure.
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Incorporating a Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance Framework into Country Management and Development Strategies
The disconnect between disaster losses and disaster initiatives indicates that governments are unable to recognize the long-term economic impacts of disasters or the role of hazard mitigation.
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Evolution of ASEAN Financial Integration in the Comparative Perspective
ASEAN could learn from the European Union’s experience, particularly under the current global challenges.
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Demographic Transition and Its Impacts in Asia and Europe
Demography is a principal driving force for economic growth and social development.
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Economic Integration in Asia and Europe: Lessons and Policies
Asia and Europe have taken differing approaches to economic integration, with Asia choosing loose economic cooperation based on bilateral and regional economic agreements and Europe choosing to strengthen institutionalization.
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Asia’s Fashion Industry Looks to New Strategies to Overcome Pandemic Impacts
Business-friendly policies, and the transition to greater use of e-commerce and on-demand production, are key to helping Asia’s small and medium-sized fashion companies bounce back from the pandemic.