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Featured Publications
Renewable Energy Manufacturing: Opportunities for Southeast Asia
This report explains how Southeast Asia can become a leader in renewable energy manufacturing and the benefits this will bring by boosting jobs, improving energy security, and helping the region meet its climate targets.
Climate Finance Landscape of Asia and the Pacific
This report assesses climate finance in Asia and the Pacific and analyzes how it can be harnessed by developing member countries to expand climate action and spur low-carbon, resilient growth.
Policy Actions for COVID-19 Economic Recovery: A Compendium of Policy Briefs, Volume 2
The Policy Actions for COVID-19 Economic Recovery (PACER) Dialogues was launched in June 2020 as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic accelerated around the world.
Investments in Childcare for Gender Equality in Asia and the Pacific
This joint publication examines the public provision of childcare across 48 economies in Asia and the Pacific. Its recommendations highlight how greater investment in childcare can advance gender equality and sustainable development.
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Asian Development Outlook (ADO) September 2023
The economic outlook for Asia and the Pacific remains upbeat, with the region’s developing economies expected to grow 4.7% in 2023, and 4.8% in 2024, but risks remain elevated.
Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2023
This publication provides updated statistics on a comprehensive set of economic, financial, social, and environmental measures as well as select indicators for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
ADB Annual Report 2022
This Annual Report provides a comprehensive account of ADB’s operational and financial results in 2022.
Asian Economic Integration Report 2023: Trade, Investment, and Climate Change in Asia and the Pacific
This report shows how smart trade and investment policies, and regulatory cooperation in the Asia and Pacific region can help economies tackle climate change, recover from the pandemic, and support resilient and sustainable development.
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Strategy 2030 Social Protection Directional Guide Summary: Inclusive and Resilient Social Protection for Asia and the Pacific
This brochure highlights the strategic of objectives the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in helping developing member countries (DMCs) to strengthen their social protection systems.
Challenges to Women’s Economic Empowerment in Rural Tajikistan: A Study from Road Projects
This brief analyzes ways to economically empower women in rural Tajikistan and highlights how better integrating measures into the development of critical transport infrastructure projects can help narrow the substantial gender gap.
Asian Development Outlook (ADO) September 2023
The economic outlook for Asia and the Pacific remains upbeat, with the region’s developing economies expected to grow 4.7% in 2023, and 4.8% in 2024, but risks remain elevated.
Civil Society Brief: The Philippines
This brief provides a rundown of the significant role civil society organizations (CSO) in the Philippines play in working alongside government to help cut poverty, promote human rights, and support inclusive economic growth.
Building Capacity for an Effective Social Welfare System in Mongolia
This paper explores opportunities to strengthen the design and delivery of social welfare in Mongolia.
Speak Up! Guide to Safely Reporting Suspected Integrity Violations or Misconduct
This brochure explains how Asian Development Bank personnel can report suspected integrity violations or misconduct and how the bank protects whistleblowers and witnesses.
Zero Source Pollution Initiative (ZSPI)
This brochure outlines how the Zero Source Pollution Initiative will help reduce water pollution and protect biodiversity in Southeast Asia.
Strategy 2030 Health Sector Directional Guide Summary: Toward the Achievement of Universal Health Coverage in Asia and the Pacific
This brochure highlights priorities of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in its support for the health sectors of developing member countries (DMCs), to facilitate Sustainable Development Goals and universal health coverage in Asia and the Pacific.