ADBI Policy Briefs
ADBI Policy Briefs are based on events organized or co-organized by ADBI. 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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Five Lessons for Shaping Policies and Programs to Accelerate Urban Sanitation in Asia: A Case Study on the Beijing Gaobeidian Wastewater Treatment Plant
In Asia, where rapid urbanization is occurring, inadequate water and sanitation services are a problem due to insufficient investment. -
Public–Private Partnerships in Asian Developing Countries: Practical Suggestions for Future Development Assistance
Public–private partnerships, especially in the context of infrastructure development, have gained in popularity over the past decades and are now largely accepted both in developed and developing countries. -
Impacts of Sanitation on Child Mortality and School Enrollment: A Country-Level Analysis
Analysis of sanitation, health, and education using country-level data suggests that sanitation improves child health, increases enrollment,and leads to higher girls’ participation in schools. -
15 Fairer Ways to Share Land for Better Infrastructure and Urban Renewal
Meeting developing Asia and the Pacific’s demand for quality infrastructure and renewed urban environments that can support inclusive post-pandemic growth will require the steady but equitable acquisition of land. -
Of the People, for the People: Economic Corridors, High-Speed Railways, and Quality of Life in Post-COVID-19 Asia
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt global economic activity. However, what is underway beneath the tip of this iceberg offers strong clues on future prospects for trade and transportation development in the region. -
Dealing with Corporate Distress, Repair, and Reallocation after the Pandemic
The economic response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has varied across the world, depending on whether countries have had fiscal resources and monetary room to address its challenges. -
Integrity in Sanitation Access and Service Delivery: A Case Study of Malaysia’s Sanitation Sector
Despite the continued efforts of international bodies, aid agencies, and governments, a huge portion of the global population still lacks safely managed sanitation. -
Solid Waste Management in Developing Asia: Prioritizing Waste Separation
Effective solid waste management is critical for achieving sustainable development in municipalities. -
Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for COVID-19: Evidence from Large-Scale Mobility Data in Tokyo
Governments must decide how to balance mobility restrictions while ensuring economic recovery so that losses can be minimized. -
Incorporating a Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance Framework into Country Management and Development Strategies
The disconnect between disaster losses and disaster initiatives indicates that governments are unable to recognize the long-term economic impacts of disasters or the role of hazard mitigation.