ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
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Papers and Briefs
Browse all ADB-researched or supported working papers and briefs.
Empowered Women Prioritize the Environmental and Health Impacts of Fuel Choice
In many societies, women and girls are often responsible for gathering and managing solid fuel supplies.
Emerging Hydrogen Energy Technology and Global Momentum
This paper provides an overview of the emerging hydrogen economy to help decision-makers navigate the green hydrogen value chain, understand what is required for successful implementation, and reap the potential rewards in the energy transition.
Proposed Life Cycle Approach for Promoting Climate Resilience and Carbon Neutrality: Case of the Road Subsector in Tajikistan
This paper explores the possibility of promoting climate resilience and carbon neutrality throughout the life cycle of road infrastructure in Tajikistan.
The Future of Work, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Government: Policy Perspectives for Asia
The landscape of work is undergoing a transformation, propelled by the advancement of technology and the emergence of disruptive innovations.
Empowering Growth: Supporting Women in Samoa to Lead the Way in Agribusiness
This brief explains how the ADB-backed Samoa Agribusiness Support (SABS) project supported 26 women-owned agribusinesses and shows how tailored advice, flexible lending, and better market access can help women entrepreneurs thrive.
Transforming the Fight Against Trade-Based Money Laundering: New Data and Partnerships
This brief shows how an ADB-led pilot to ramp up action against trade-based money laundering (TBML) in Asia helped bolster the suspicious transaction reports (STRs) needed to crack down on criminals and drive trade transparency.
Labor Market Impact of Export in a Commodity-Dependent Nation: The Case of Indonesia
An improvement in labor market outcomes is more likely to come from an expansion of manufacturing exports than from commodity exports.
Civil Society Brief: Nepal
This brief explains the important role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in Nepal's sustainable development, explores their funding options, and shows how they work with government and international nongovernment organizations.
Food Insecurity, Inflation and Government Aid: Evidence from a Household Survey in Developing Asia
Food insecurity has become more crucial following the economic downturn and inflation surge during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Digitalization for Decarbonization: Evidence from Bangladesh, the Republic of Korea, and Sri Lanka
Vessels waiting at port anchorages are a highly visible sign of port inefficiency.