Publications
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ADB Annual Report 2019
Explore our latest Annual Report to learn more about the major operational and financial results of ADB in 2019. The report has been optimized for smart devices with extra videos and impact stories, and touchscreen features. It is also available in PDF.
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Updated Assessment of the Potential Economic Impact of COVID-19
ADB’s latest analysis reveals that COVID-19 could cost the global economy between $5.8 trillion and $8.8 trillion, and Asia and Pacific up to $2.5 trillion.
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2017 International Comparison Program for Asia and the Pacific: Purchasing Power Parities and Real Expenditures — A Summary Report
This report has a wealth of information and statistics on PPPs, real GDP, and relative price levels for 22 Asia and the Pacific economies.
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Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2020: What Drives Innovation in Asia?
Growth in the region is expected to slow sharply to 2.2% in 2020 under the effects of the current health emergency and then rebound to 6.2% in 2021. Download the report.
Asia's Journey to Prosperity: Policy, Market, and Technology Over 50 Years
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This book presents an overview of Asia’s growth and transformation in the last 50 years and discusses key policy lessons that can be drawn from the region’s experiences. View this Publication
Recently Published
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The ASEAN-5 + 3 multilateral monetary policy coordination is the best feasible policy option for all the ASEAN-5 + 3 countries.
Is International Monetary Policy Coordination Feasible for the ASEAN-5 + 3 Countries? -
This brief presents new projections on the economic impact of COVID-19 and highlights policy implications.
Updated Assessment of the Potential Economic Impact of COVID-19 -
This report focuses on six interlinked transformative entry points that can help the Asia and Pacific region deliver the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 under the Global Decade of Action.
Fast-Tracking the SDGs: Driving Asia-Pacific Transformations -
This brief reports on a rapid assessment of labor demand in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to help understand the impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The analysis uses job postings at leading online job portals in the two countries.
COVID-19 Impact on Job Postings: Real-Time Assessment Using Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Online Job Portals -
This guide to small area estimation aims to help users compile more reliable granular or disaggregated data in cost-effective ways.
Introduction to Small Area Estimation Techniques: A Practical Guide for National Statistics Offices -
The ADB Investor Presentation provides an overview of the Asian Development Bank, its operations, and other information relevant to prospective investors.
Investor Presentation