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.
Peter Warr
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Thailand’s Automotive Manufacturing Corridor
Thailand’s export-oriented automotive industry is an economic success story due to the country's port and infrastructure investments, exchange rate depreciation after the Asian financial crisis, and two key government policies.
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Two Decades of Rising Inequality and Declining Poverty in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Available data show that the distribution of private household expenditures has become more unequal in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, though absolute poverty incidence has halved.
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Cambodia’s Special Economic Zones
By showing that manufacturing investment can be successful, the development of special economic zones in Cambodia may indirectly promote foreign direct investment outside the zones.
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How Expansion of Public Services Affects the Poor: Benefit Incidence Analysis for the Lao People's Democratic Republic
This paper tests whether the marginal benefits from expanding public education and health services in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic are more pro-poor than the average incidence suggests.
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The Lao Economy: Capitalizing on Natural Resource Exports
This paper examines how the Lao PDR’s export-led growth can be channeled into directions that deliver the greatest benefit to the Lao people.
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Poverty Impacts of Government Expenditure from Natural Resource Revenues
This study analyzes the effects on poverty incidence and other economic variables resulting from government expenditures associated with natural resource revenues using the Nam Theun II hydroelectric power project.
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Regional Economic Impacts of Cross-Border Infrastructure: A General Equilibrium Application to Thailand and Lao PDR
This paper analyzes the economic impacts of the Second Mekong International Bridge linking Mukdahan Province in Thailand with Savannakhet Province in the Lao People's Democratic Republic using a general equilibrium model.