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Explore our data-rich research, policy analysis, toolkits, guidelines, and other resources on economics and key development topics. Our operational documents are also available in this section.
Central and West Asia Working Papers
The ADB Central and West Asia Working Paper Series is a forum for stimulating discussion and eliciting feedback on ongoing and recently completed economic, sector, and policy work undertaken by ADB staff members, consultants, or resource persons in the context of the operational work of the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD). The series deals with economic and development issues in Central and West Asia, and aims to improve the knowledge on Central and West Asia's development and policy challenges, strengthen subregional and country operations, and contribute to national and regional policy dialogue.
Mainstreaming Aid for Trade for Structural Reforms in the Changing Landscape of the Global Economy
This paper examines the potential of aid for trade to advance trade liberalization in developing countries.
Policy Approaches to Stimulate Georgian Exports
This paper explores exporters’ challenges in Georgia and suggests solutions to help promote foreign trade.
Applying Spatial Analysis to Assess Crop Damage: A Case Study of the Pakistan 2022 Floods
Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and magnitude of extreme weather events in Pakistan.
Strengthening Food Safety Systems in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Member Countries: Current Status, Framework, and Forward Strategies
Building on best practices, this paper aims to provide direction for strengthening food safety systems in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation area to promote countries’ participation in regional and global food trade.
The Impact of COVID-19 and Locust Invasion on Farm Households in Punjab and Sindh: Analysis from Cross-Sectional Surveys in Pakistan
This paper presents results of a survey on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and a simultaneous locust invasion on farmers’ harvests, marketing efforts, input prices, and financial needs in two provinces in Pakistan.
COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts on Food Security in Central and West Asia: Key Issues and Strategic Options
This paper assesses how the collective pathway toward food security in Central and West Asia has transformed due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and recommends post-pandemic measures for ensuring long-term food security.
Why Pakistan’s Economic Growth Continues to Be Balance-of-Payments Constrained
This paper analyzes recurring balance-of-payments crisis in Pakistan, with data presented for the period 1980–2017.
Investment in Research and Development for Basmati Rice in Pakistan
This paper argues that Pakistan needs to increase its investments in agriculture research and development and highlights the importance of an improved Basmati rice program.
Pyanj River Morphology and Flood Protection
This report summarizes the results of the river morphology study of the Pyanj River, between Afghanistan and Tajikistan, with an emphasis on how findings on flood management may be applied elsewhere in Asia.
Climate Change and Sustainable Water Management in Central Asia
This working paper describes the results of research conducted by a technical assistance project funded by ADB on Water and Adaptation Interventions in Central and West Asia.