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.
James Villafuerte
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Building Better Local Business Environments: Accelerating Pandemic Recovery of Small Firms in Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thailand, and Viet Nam
This brief explains the critical role small firms play in Southeast Asia's economy and, focusing on four countries, looks at what measures are needed to help them recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fintech and COVID-19: Impacts, Challenges, and Policy Priorities for Asia
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital technology adoption in the financial sector and impacted the role of financial technology firms in supporting households and businesses.
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Labor Mobility and Remittances in Asia and the Pacific during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic
This brief outlines key trends in labor mobility and remittance flows in Asia and the Pacific and discusses policy considerations.
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COVID-19 Impact on International Migration, Remittances, and Recipient Households in Developing Asia
This brief assesses the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on migrant workers, how reduced remittances will affect households and economies in Asia and the Pacific, and what policy makers can do to soften the blow.
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An Updated Assessment of the Economic Impact of COVID-19
This brief presents new projections on the economic impact of COVID-19 and highlights policy implications.
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Building Complementarity and Resilience in ASEAN amid Global Trade Uncertainty
This brief explores how greater regional cooperation and integration within the ASEAN Economic Community can guard against the effects of global trade uncertainty.
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20 Years After the Asian Financial Crisis: Lessons Learned and Future Challenges
This brief revisits lessons from the Asian financial crisis, examines the emerging challenges that could undermine future financial stability, and concludes with some policy considerations.
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Managing Capital Flows in Asia: An Overview of Key Issues
Global capital flows into emerging markets, including those in Asia, continue to be volatile, generating both benefits and costs.
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Capital Flows to Asian and Pacific developing Countries: Recent Trends and Future Prospects
The rapid economic growth in many Asian countries complemented with economic liberalization and financial sector reforms have greatly increased the competitiveness of Asian and Pacific Developing Countries (APDCs) in the world financial markets. During the past two years, aggregate financial flows to APDCs have grown steadily, with nondebt flows growing more rapidly, and now comprising almost half of the total capital flows compared with 25 percent a decade ago. External debt has remained healthy with debt outstanding increasing moderately.
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Managing the Development of Digital Marketplaces in Asia
This book examines the scope, potential benefits, and challenges of digital platforms in Asia and the Pacific. It proposes measures and policies to help maximize social and economic gains while alleviating adverse effects.
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COVID-19: There’s an App for That
In Asia and the Pacific government and private companies are using digital platforms to address the pandemic. They should also use them to speed their economies into recovery. -
The Pandemic’s Economic Impact Will be Deep, But Proactive Policies Will Help
To mitigate the damage, governments should focus on containing the pandemic, helping families and supporting businesses -
Tracking COVID-19’s Devastating Toll on Asia’s Remittances
Our research indicates that the global economy could lose more than $100 billion in remittances. Governments need to act fast to protect the most vulnerable in society from this loss of vital income. -
How to Strengthen Asia’s Financial Safety Net
Past financial crises have demonstrated how adequate financial safety net arrangements—globally, regionally, and nationally—are vital to safeguarding financial stability.