ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Publications and Documents
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Papers and Briefs
Browse all ADB-researched or supported working papers and briefs.
A Statistical Portrait of the Indian Female Labor Force
The female labor force participation rate in India has seen a declining trend since the 1990s despite strong economic growth, decline in fertility, expansion of education, and improved access to infrastructure
European Union Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Economic Impact and Implications for Asia
This brief assesses the impact of the European Union’s carbon tariffs on energy-intensive exports from Asia and the Pacific and shows how upgrading product value, boosting energy efficiency, and cutting emissions can help mitigate its effect.
Impact of Nontariff Measures and Border Crossing Time and Costs: The Case of Perishable Goods Trade in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Region
This paper explores the impact of at-the-border and behind-the-border measures on intraregional trade in perishable goods within the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation region.
Gender Mainstreaming and Trade Facilitation in G20 Countries
G20’s commitments have focused on advancing women’s entrepreneurship but have not fully considered their challenges to participate in cross-border trade.
Civil Society Brief: Turkmenistan
Outlining how civil society organizations (CSO) evolved in Turkmenistan, this brief explains how many work in tandem with government to raise awareness of health issues, boost social and environmental protection, and empower women and girls.
Principles to Guide Investment in Support of Community Resilience
The Asian Development Bank’s Community Resilience Partnership Program (CRPP) aims to strengthen climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific through scaling up investment in climate adaptation, explicitly addressing the nexus between climate, gender, and poverty.
Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Digital Platforms, and Competition Policies in Asia
This paper reviews the overall micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise landscape in Asia, including the challenges and constraints faced by enterprises in physical (offline) and online markets.
Improving the Livelihood of Poultry Farmers in India through Contract Farming: How Effective?
This brief explores how efficient private sector-led contract poultry farming—where a farmer produces exclusively for one contractor—can boost the livelihoods of small-scale Indian farmers and support sustainable rural development.
The Role of Trade in Asia and the Pacific’s Net Zero Pathways: Overview and Policy Implications
As pressure grows on countries in Asia and the Pacific to ramp up climate change mitigation, this brief analyzes the critical role international trade can play in supporting a cost-effective regional transition to net zero.
Climate Resilient Fiscal Planning in Armenia
This working paper highlights Armenia’s progress and needs in scaling up finance for comprehensive adaptation investments and fiscal planning to deepen resilience to climate change.