Asian Development Outlook (ADO) Series

The background papers for the Asian Development Outlook 2022 Update theme chapter are made available here to communicate the results of the underlying research work with the least possible delay.

In this report, ADB has lowered its forecasts for economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific to 4.3% in 2022 and 4.9% in 2023, amid mounting challenges. Its theme chapter looks at how digital entrepreneurship spurs growth and innovation.

This publication provides updated economic forecasts for Asia and the Pacific and outlines the diverse challenges the region faces as it recovers from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

This report outlines economic prospects in developing Asia amid global turbulence and lingering pandemic risks. It discusses the implications of school closures and the invasion of Ukraine, and explores mobilizing taxes for development.

The background papers and notes for the Asian Development Outlook 2022 theme chapter are made available here to communicate the results of the underlying research work with the least possible delay.

This publication provides updated economic growth forecasts for developing Asia. It downgrades forecasts by 0.1% to 7.0% for 2021 and 5.3% for 2022.

The background papers for the Asian Development Outlook 2021 Update theme chapter are made available here to communicate the results of the underlying research work with the least possible delay.

This report forecasts growth in developing Asia of 7.1% in 2021 and 5.4% in 2022 in an uneven recovery caused by divergent growth paths. Its theme chapter explores sustainable agriculture.

This publication provides updated economic projections for developing Asia and the Pacific.

This report presents economic prospects for developing Asia and the Pacific. It includes analysis of the impacts of school closures caused by the pandemic and a theme chapter on financing a green and inclusive recovery.