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.
Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary
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Taxation in the Digital Economy: New Models in Asia and the Pacific
The greatest challenges facing tax administrations in all countries are those posed by the continuing developments in the digital economy.
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Rooftop Solar Development in India: Measuring Policies and Mapping Business Models
Poor and piecemeal implementation of net metering policies is a major roadblock for the uptake of rooftop solar photovoltaic interventions in India.
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An Energy Policy for ASEAN? Lessons from the EU Experience on Energy Integration, Security, and Decarbonization
An energy policy for ASEAN should explicitly pursue a dual transition pathway strategy to yield the best outcome in the energy trilemma.
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Analysis of Forecasting Models in an Electricity Market under Volatility
Accurate price forecasting may enable electricity generators to allocate their resources optimally to manage the dynamic demand from various regions.
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How Precious Is the Reliability of the Residential Electricity Service in Developing Economies? Evidence from India
Proactive and efficient policies that complement electricity tariff reforms are needed to enhance residential power service supply in emerging economies.
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A Way Forward for Energy Pricing and Market Reforms to Reduce Emissions: The Case of the Top 10 Carbon Dioxide–Emitting Countries
Increasing energy prices can be an effective way to suppress carbon dioxide emissions.
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An Aggregate-Level Macro Model for the Indian Economy
An expansionary fiscal policy in comparison to that of a monetary one is critical to the Indian economy’s structure.
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Financing of Energy Efficiency in Public Goods: The Case of Street Lighting Systems in Indonesia
Energy efficiency measures in streetlights can be immediately implemented without conducting detailed and expensive energy audits.
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Energy Prices and the Economic Feasibility of Using Hydrogen Energy for Road Transport in the People’s Republic of China
The high capital expenditure of fuel cell vehicles, rather than the fuel cost of hydrogen, is the main barrier to achieving competitiveness against alternative power trains.
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Does Infrastructure Facilitate Trade Connectivity? Evidence from ASEAN
Infrastructural development is crucial for regional trade integration.
Editor
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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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Reforming State-Owned Enterprises in Asia: Challenges and Solutions
State-owned enterprises are still significant players in many Asian economies, and their characteristics and competitive advantage as publicly owned enterprises allow them to play critical roles in providing essential public services.
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Energy Insecurity in Asia: Challenges, Solutions, and Renewable Energy
Relying on fewer energy resources, especially fossil fuels, will enhance energy insecurity for resource-poor economies.
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Achieving Energy Security in Asia: Diversification, Integration and Policy Implications
The multi-faceted characteristics of energy security range from its inherent economic value to its strategic and geopolitical importance.
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Handbook of Green Finance: Energy Security and Sustainable Development
This handbook is the first to explain ways to finance green projects for implementing the SDGs in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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Japan’s Lost Decade: Lessons for Asian Economies
ADB Institute’s new book examines Japan’s long-term recession since the 1990s’ economic bubble burst and offers lessons for Asian and other economies.
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Monetary Policy and the Oil Market
While oil price fluctuations in the past can be explained by pure supply factors, this book argues that it is monetary policy that plays a significant role in setting global oil prices.