Papers and Briefs
Browse all ADB-researched or supported working papers and briefs.
Latest Papers and Briefs
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Green Finance in Singapore: Barriers and Solutions
Green finance, or the issuance of green bonds, has gained strong momentum around the world. -
Productivity and Trade Growth in Services: How Services Helped Power Factory Asia
Productivity differences are a key driver of trade flows between economies. -
Asian Development Outlook Forecast Accuracy 2007–2016
This report assesses the accuracy of the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) growth and inflation forecasts for 43 Asian economies from 2007 to 2016. -
Responses to Trade Opening: Evidence and Lessons from Asia
Over the last three decades, many developing countries have liberalized their trade regimes. -
Optimal Regulation of P2P Lending for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Regulators should be mindful of P2P lending risks, while seeking to capitalize on the benefits to SMEs. -
The Role of SMEs in Asia and Their Difficulties in Accessing Finance
SMEs are the backbone of the Asian economy. -
Industrialization of Developing Countries in a Multicountry, Multisector Capital Accumulation Model
This publication shows that industrialization of developing countries happens when their relative share in global production becomes larger than the global demand for consumption goods. -
Assessing Opportunities for Solar Lanterns to Improve Educational Outcomes in Rural Off-Grid Regions: Challenges and Lessons from a Randomized Controlled Trial
Rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa, where children lack access to high-quality educational opportunities, tend to also be energy poor. -
Marketing: The Crucial Success Factor for Pakistan’s Credit Guarantee Scheme
Despite their significant contribution to GDP and employment, SMEs face constraints in accessing finance in Pakistan. -
Services Policies and Manufacturing Exports
Services policies can have a direct impact on exporters of manufactured goods.