ADB Briefs
ADB Briefs are based on papers or notes prepared by ADB staff and their resource persons. The series is designed to provide concise, nontechnical accounts of policy issues of topical interest, with a view to facilitating informed debate.
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Economic Recovery from COVID-19: Experience from the People’s Republic of China
This brief summarizes the measures and policies that contributed to V-shaped economic recovery of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 2019–2021 from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Yangtze River Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China: Overview of Key Provisions and Policy Recommendations
This brief discusses policy recommendations for the Yangtze River Protection Law (YRPL) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) that can also guide legislation on the preservation of other river basins in developing countries.
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2021 Trade Finance Gaps, Growth, and Jobs Survey
The 2021 ADB Trade Finance Gaps, Growth, and Jobs Survey finds that the trade finance gap is bigger than ever, with more companies unable to find the financing they need to trade their goods.
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Affordable Housing Policies in the United Kingdom and Their Lessons for Developing Asia
This policy brief draws on strategies and experiences from the United Kingdom to provide insights on how developing Asia could address housing affordability challenges.
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基于生态系统的综合生态保护与绿色发展模式案例:中国黄山项目
本简报介绍了在长江经济带特别是中小城市实施的生态保护和绿色发展综合模式。
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A Holistic Ecosystem-Based Approach to Ecological Protection and Green Development: The Case of Huangshan in the People’s Republic of China
The brief presents a comprehensive ecological protection and green development model for the Yangtze River Economic Belt area, particularly relevant for small and medium-sized cities.
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Reopening Borders to Revive the Economy and Resume Travel in Asia and the Pacific: Health-Focused Policy Recommendations
This brief outlines policy recommendations for safely reopening travel and tourism in Asia and the Pacific while prioritizing response, recovery, and resiliency during phases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Reforming Port Processes in India for Logistics Efficiency
This brief offers policy recommendations for streamlining and digitizing port logistics and operations in India based on findings of a study conducted on the Jawaharlal Nehru and Vishakhapatnam ports.
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Can Vaccination Help Restart Tourism?
This brief explores how introducing vaccine passes could support cross-border travel and help revive the tourism sector.
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Accessibility Analysis of the South Commuter Railway Project of the Philippines
This brief outlines findings on how the 54.6 km South Commuter Railway (SCR) to be built between Metro Manila and Laguna province in the Philippines is expected to improve access to jobs.