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.
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This brief explores the challenges faced by young people in securing employment in Asia and the Pacific. It assesses the main types of support for youth employment and highlights the importance of multidimensional approaches.
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The paper analyzes how post-secondary technical and vocational education and training (TVET) impacts labor market outcomes in the Philippines.
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Tech startups rely on an array of financing sources, and venture capital is not a common source.
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Trade can help countries meet the Sustainable Development Goal of full employment.
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Smaller firms train workers less and are less inclined to view an inadequately skilled workforce as a major constraint.
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Hiring more educated workers and providing them with additional training will contribute to improved firm productivity.
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Public–private partnerships are a valuable vehicle for governments to secure financing and expertise for infrastructure development. However, it will require a clear and stable environment of policies, regulations, and institutions.
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Tax evasion is a global concern that reduces government revenue and undermines trust in the tax system.
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Central Asia is opening up rapidly with the completion of new transport corridors.
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Labor migration is a large and growing phenomenon in Asia as workers in origin countries seek better paying jobs and employers in destination countries endeavor to fill employment gaps.
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Learning Recovery is Complicated by Asia’s Preexisting Learning Crisis
Efforts to address pandemic-related learning loss may draw on innovations devised to tackle the ongoing learning crisis – and vice versa.