Publications
In the Spotlight
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Banking on the Future of Asia and the Pacific: 50 Years of the Asian Development Bank
ADB has played an important role in the transformation of Asia and the Pacific over the past 50 years. As ADB continues to evolve and adapt to the region’s changing development landscape, the experiences highlighted in this book can provide valuable insight on how best to serve Asia and the Pacific in the future.
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ADB Annual Report 2016
ADB operations in 2016 exceeded the $30 billion mark for the first time as regional demand for development finance and knowledge continues to grow. While the region’s economic growth and success in reducing poverty have exceeded the most optimistic forecasts, there remain significant challenges to be addressed.
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Asian Development Outlook 2017: Transcending the Middle-Income Challenge
ADB’s flagship annual economic publication forecasts GDP growth in Asia and the Pacific to reach 5.7% in 2017 and 2018, a slight deceleration from the 5.8% registered in 2016. Risks to the outlook include higher US interest rates, which will accelerate capital outflows, although this risk is mitigated to some degree by abundant liquidity throughout the region.
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Meeting Asia's Infrastructure Needs
Developing Asia will need to invest $1.7 trillion per year in infrastructure until 2030 to maintain its growth momentum, tackle poverty, and respond to climate change. This report examines how much the region has been investing in infrastructure and what will be needed through 2030. It also outlines the challenges shaping future infrastructure investment and development.
Recently Published
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Many Asian economies are facing rapidly aging populations, which will dramatically raise pension and other old-age-related spending.
Costs and Potential Funding of Expanded Public Pension Coverage in Asia -
This paper describes achievements under the Asian Bond Markets Initiative and the direction of ASEAN+3 over the medium-term.
The Asian Bond Markets Initiative: Policy maker achievements and challenges -
Continued improvement in global economic prospects helped drive yields lower in most markets in emerging East Asia amid positive investor sentiment.
Asia Bond Monitor - June 2017 -
From in-country to cross-country connections, whether by land, air, or water, transport is a key ingredient that enables nations to achieve economic and social development goals.
Lessons from ADB Transport Projects: Moving Goods, Connecting People, and Disseminating Knowledge -
Chair’s Summary of the Committee Discussion on 7 April 2017
This paper documents the Chair's Summary of the Development Effectiveness Committee (DEC) Discussion held on 7 April 2017. This meeting discussed the 2017 Annual Evaluation Review, particularly the chapters on Learning from Documented Lessons from... -
Improving solid waste management is crucial for countering public health impacts of uncollected waste and environmental impacts of open dumping and burning.
Integrated Solid Waste Management for Local Governments: A Practical Guide