Guidance Notes

23 Feb 2015

Guidance Note: Irrigation Subsector Risk Assessment

The irrigation subsector is vulnerable to a broad range of risks that can threaten development effectiveness. This guidance note aims to explain key features of the irrigation subsector and identify entry points for mapping governance risks.

24 Oct 2014

Guidance Note: Poverty and Social Dimensions of Urban Projects

This note provides practical guidance in strengthening the link between urban investments and poverty reduction, by making better use of poverty and social analysis as a resource for successful projects. 

2 Jun 2013

Guidance Note: Use of Political Economy Analysis for ADB Operations

This guidance note develops a definition and parameters for political economy analysis to ensure consistency; and to guide country, sector, and project teams in analysis.

1 Jun 2012

Guidance Note: Gender and Law - Temporary Special Measures to Promote Gender Equality

This note is designed to increase understanding of the legal obligations of developing member countries to achieve gender equality, and what this means for designing and implementing ADB projects.

1 Aug 2010

Guidance Note: Road Transport Subsector Risk Assessment

This guidance note aims to explain key features of the road transport subsector and identify entry points for mapping governance risks.

1 Jun 2010

Guidance Note: Education Sector Risk Assessment

This guidance note aims to explain key features of the education sector and identify entry points for mapping governance risks.

2 Nov 2009

Guidance Note: Urban Water Supply Sector Risk Assessment

This guidance note aims to explain key sector features of urban water supply and identify entry points for mapping governance risks.

1 Sep 2009

Guidance Note: Electricity Sector Risk Assessment

This guidance note aims to explain key features of the electricity sector and identify entry points for mapping governance risks.