Publications
In the Spotlight
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Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2019 Update: Fostering Growth and Inclusion in Asia's Cities
Economic growth in developing Asia remains robust but prospects have further dimmed and risks to the region’s economies are rising as trade and investment weaken, according to Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2019 Update, ADB's flagship economic publication. The report forecasts economic growth in the 45 countries of developing Asia at 5.4% this year before nudging up to 5.5% in 2020.
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Asia Bond Monitor - September 2019
Local currency bond markets in emerging East Asia expanded steadily during the second quarter of 2019, despite ongoing trade conflicts, an economic slowdown in the People’s Republic of China, and moderating global growth. Explore the latest issue of the quarterly Asia Bond Monitor
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50 Years of Data on Asia and the Pacific with ADB's Key Indicators
The Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2019, the 50th edition of this series, presents the latest statistics on a comprehensive set of economic, financial, social, environmental, and SDG indicators for the 49 regional members of ADB. This edition comes with an online database offering access to more than 1,000 statistical indicators from the year 2000 onwards.
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Aid for Trade in Asia and the Pacific: Promoting Economic Diversification and Empowerment
This publication explores how international trade is promoting economic empowerment through the increased participation of women and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
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 report examines how CAREC member countries can collaborate on education and skills development in the region toward 2030.
Education and Skills Development under the CAREC Program: A Scoping Study -
This paper uses a new methodology that factors in general equilibrium effects to estimate the potential impacts of the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA).
Implementing the Trade Facilitation Agreement: From Global Impacts to Value Chains -
This publication explores the progress of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in achieving its economic integration agenda.
An Evolving ASEAN: Vision and Reality -
This publication explores global urban development trends and proposes policy solutions for cities in developing and emerging economies to become centers of green and inclusive growth.
Creating Livable Cities: Regional Perspectives -
Afghanistan: Country Operations Business Plan (2020-2022)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) country operations business plan (COBP), 2020–2022 for Afghanistan is in line with the strategic focus of the country partnership strategy (CPS), 2017–2021. -
This edition focuses on the exchange bond market in the People’s Republic of China, which is one of the country’s most important bond markets and one of only two that are accessible to foreign investment.
ASEAN+3 Bond Market Guide: Exchange Bond Market in the People's Republic of China