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.
Kiyoshi Taniguchi
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Trade Effects of Transportation Infrastructure among CAREC Countries
This paper analyzes the trade effects of road and rail infrastructure reforms in 11 member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program.
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On the Use of Satellite-Based Vehicle Flows Data to Assess Local Economic Activity: The Case of Philippine Cities
This paper shows how satellite images can help overcome challenges in obtaining timely and spatially disaggregated data for impact evaluation, using the case of the city of Cebu in the Philippines.
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Access Challenges to Education in Pakistan
The brief discusses education sector challenges in Pakistan and offers some recommendations to address them.
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Uzbekistan: Quality Job Creation as a Cornerstone for Sustainable Economic Growth
This book analyses how Uzbekistan can boost sustainable economic growth to create more and better jobs.
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Investment in Research and Development for Basmati Rice in Pakistan
This paper argues that Pakistan needs to increase its investments in agriculture research and development and highlights the importance of an improved Basmati rice program.
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Foreign and Domestic Investment in Global Bond Markets
Foreign investors seem more sensitive to risk–return profile than domestic investors, especially in emerging markets, and are also attracted by greater market openness and sound sovereign credit ratings.
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New Evidence on the Gender Wage Gap in Indonesia
Indonesia has been experiencing impressive economic growth. This paper proposes the implementation of laws to equalize opportunities and wages among workers, especially in the public sector.
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Asymmetric Price Transmission in Indonesia’s Wheat Flour Market
This paper tests for asymmetric price transmission from international wheat to domestic wheat flour markets in Indonesia using an error correction model.
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The Growth Penalty of High Government Pay Rates
This study examines the role of government pay rates in economic growth and concludes that high pay rates penalize economic growth. It also identifies countries that retain high government pay rates.
Editor
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Kazakhstan: Accelerating Economic Diversification
This book presents an in-depth analysis of sectors and reforms that can support Kazakhstan’s potential to become an economic leader in Central Asia.
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Indonesia: Enhancing Productivity through Quality Jobs
The book focuses on Indonesia’s most pressing labor market challenges and associated policy options to achieve higher and more inclusive economic growth.
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How to Address the Teaching Challenge in Schools across Pakistan
Pakistan can improve its education system by taking measures to ensure the availability of qualified teachers and to enhance the quality of teaching. -
In Pakistan, Direct Cash Payments to Families are Key to Helping More Girls Stay in School
Conditional cash transfer programs, in coordination with strategic policies, can improve the educational opportunities of millions of children in Pakistan, especially girls. -
In Pakistan, Private Sector Partnerships are Key to Improving Education
Enrollment has improved greatly in Pakistan in recent decades but quality and equity still needs to be addressed. Partnering with private companies could speed the process.