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.
Sakiko Tanaka
Senior Economist
Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department (ERCD)
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Female Labor Force Participation in Asia: Key Trends, Constraints, and Opportunities
The study investigates trends among women in the workforce, the implications of higher female labor force participation for economic growth, the obstacles in achieving it, and potential policies for reducing these obstacles.
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Policy Brief on Female Labor Force Participation in Pakistan
Female labor force participation in Pakistan is still well below levels in other countries with similar incomes despite growing by more than half over the past 2 decades.
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Myanmar Human Capital Development, Employment, and Labor Markets
This paper focuses on developing Myanmar's human capital, with a focus on health and education in the context of employment growth and an employment-enabling environment.