Publications
In the Spotlight
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Basic Statistics 2019
Basic Statistics 2019 presents development indicators for 46 economies in Asia and the Pacific, including Niue as the newest member of the Asian Development Bank.
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ADB Annual Report 2018
ADB’s 2018 Annual Report focuses on the adoption of a new corporate strategy and highlights the transition in progress across all aspects of its operations and organization to meet the needs of its developing members.
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Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2019: Strengthening Disaster Resilience
ADB’s annual macroeconomic forecast predicts growth in developing Asia will remain robust but will moderate in 2019 and 2020. The report’s theme chapter discusses how to invest in development through disaster resilience. Explore the ADO2019 highlights briefing, interactive charts and other resources.
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ADB Fact Sheets
These quick reference Fact Sheets summarize ADB’s partnerships with its member countries. They provide an overview of activities and future priorities, and include key facts and figures.
Banking on the Future of Asia and the Pacific: 50 Years of the Asian Development Bank
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This book is a history of the Asian Development Bank, a multilateral development bank established 50 years ago to serve Asia and the Pacific. It focuses on the region’s economic development, the evolution of the international development agenda, and the story of ADB itself. View this Publication
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This publication provides insights on how trade can be leveraged to enhance economic opportunities for women in the Pacific.
Leveraging Trade for Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Pacific -
This publication reviews 91 impact evaluations of transport interventions in developing countries, summarizes findings on outcomes, identifies evidence gaps, and proposes ways forward.
Impact Evaluation of Transport Interventions: A Review of the Evidence -
This report aims to support impact evaluation in the energy sector by assessing what has been produced against what might be possible.
Impact Evaluation of Energy Interventions: A Review of the Evidence -
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises play a significant role in Indonesia's economy, but most of them have difficulty accessing finance.
The Role of Credit Guarantee Schemes for Financing MSMEs: Evidence from Rural and Urban Areas in Indonesia -
Credit financing should be leveraged as a strategic tool of the local government unit's resource mobilization agenda.
Credit Financing for Local Development: The Subnational Debt in the Philippines -
This report analyzes the complexities of health financing in Papua New Guinea with a focus on resource allocation, use, and accountability.
Line of Sight: How Improved Information, Transparency, and Accountability Would Promote the Adequate Resourcing of Health Facilities Across Papua New Guinea