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.
Shujiro Urata
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Technology Transfer and Firm Competitiveness: The Case of Indonesia
In a large and archipelagic country like Indonesia, foreign direct investment spillover is realized at the local level but not at the national level. -
Technology Spillover and Absorptive Capacity of Firms and Countries
Firms in developing countries do not benefit from horizontal FDI but benefit from forward and backward vertical FDI.
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Does GVC Participation Improve Firm Productivity? A Study of Three Developing Asian Countries
Achieving high productivity enables firms to participate in global value chains (GVCs), and their participation in GVCs in turn increases their productivity.
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The Determinants of Participation in Global Value Chains: A Cross-Country, Firm-Level Analysis
High labor productivity, a large firm size, foreign ownership, and high technological capability are important for a firm to participate in global value chains.
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Firm Adjustment to Trade Policy Changes in East Asia
Trade liberalization has a positive impact on productivity.
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International Trade and Inequality
International trade's impact on income inequality is mixed; governments need to promote human resource development and income redistribution.
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Constructing and Multilateralizing the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership: An Asian Perspective
The paper analyses the feasibility of constructing a region-wide FTA, or RCEP, in East Asia and examines ways to multilateralize the RCEP.
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Enhancing SME Participation in Global Value Chains: Determinants, Challenges, and Policy Recommendations
Promoting the development and internationalization of SMEs can increase productivity and competitiveness for more inclusive economic growth.