Publications
In the Spotlight
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Strategy 2030: Achieving a Prosperous, Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Asia and the Pacific
Our new long-term corporate strategy—Strategy 2030—sets the course for ADB’s efforts to respond effectively to the Asia and Pacific region’s changing needs. Read more
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ADB Annual Report 2017
The 2017 Annual Report is a clear, comprehensive and detailed record of ADB’s operations, activities and financial results over the year.
The report provides a complete picture of ADB’s performance in the reporting year through the use of infographics and compelling stories of development from across Asia and the Pacific. It also includes ADB’s complete financial statements, and operational data in PDF and Excel formats.
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Asian Development Outlook 2018: How Technology Affects Jobs
Developing Asia enjoys buoyant prospects as external demand remains strong. The region is forecast to expand by 6.0% in 2018, and by 5.9% in 2019.
Emerging technologies will help drive future prosperity, but they also pose challenges for workers.
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Asian Economic Integration Report 2017
Asia and the Pacific is leading a recovery in world trade amid the continued uncertainty surrounding the global trade policy environment. This year’s Asian Economic Integration Report introduces a new composite index to gauge the progress of regional cooperation and integration (RCI) in Asia and the Pacific.
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
Recently Published
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This comparative analysis of administrative frameworks, functions, and performance of revenue bodies in 28 Asia–Pacific economies includes developments and trends in tax administration practice and performance.
A Comparative Analysis of Tax Administration in Asia and the Pacific: 2018 Edition -
Solar photovoltaic technological leap-frogging greatly enhances energy accessibility, yet energy affordability remains a critical challenge.
Financing Solar Photovoltaic Transitions: From Utility to Residential Market Adoption in Emerging Economies -
A well-functioning corporate bond market in developing countries can offer long-term financing to public–private partnership investments in infrastructure development.
Determinants of Public–Private Partnerships in Infrastructure in Asia: Implications for Capital Market Development -
This paper analyzes a critical aspect of expanding private finance to infrastructure by examining the role of bank lending to public–private partnership (PPP) projects through the project finance modality.
An Empirical Analysis of the Factors that Influence Infrastructure Project Financing by Banks in Select Asian Economies -
Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 July 2018
This document which was approved on 17 August 2018 outlines the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Asian Development Bank held on 31 July 2018. -
Project Administration Instructions (PAI)
The Project Administration Instructions (PAIs) outline the policies and procedures to be followed by ADB staff involved in the administration of ADB-financed loan and technical assistance (TA) projects.