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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
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.
East Asia Working Papers
The East Asia Working Paper Series deals with key economic and development problems, as well as conceptual, analytical, or methodological issues relating to project/program economic analysis, and statistical data and measurement with a focus on the People's Republic of China and Mongolia.
Designing a Grid-Connected Battery Energy Storage System: Case Study of Mongolia
This paper highlights lessons from Mongolia on how to design a grid-connected battery energy storage system (BESS) to help accommodate variable renewable energy outputs.
Financing Climate-Friendly Cooling at City Scale
This paper explores how greener refrigeration and air-conditioning could be provided at city scale.
Geographical Proximity and Trade Impacts in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program Region
This study explores to what extent reducing delays and costs at border crossing points can facilitate bilateral trade flows among Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program countries.
Impact of High Trade Costs and Uncertain Time to Trade on Exports from Five Central Asian Countries
This paper analyzes how trade costs affect exports from five Central Asian countries. It highlights how improving logistics and procedures and boosting digitalization can streamline regional trade.
Trade Facilitation, Infrastructure, and International Trade in Central Asian Countries
This working paper analyzes the impact of infrastructure and trade facilitation on imports and exports in five Central Asian countries and outlines how improving hard and soft infrastructure would help boost regional trade and integration.
Green Urban Planning: Lessons from Mongolia on Climate Proofing Cities in Cold Regions
This paper identifies lessons for urban planning in cold climates from an Asian Development Bank pilot project in Mongolia.
Impact of Gender Inequality on Long-Term Economic Growth in Mongolia
This paper estimates how eliminating gender inequality at work and at home in Mongolia would boost the country’s economic growth and sets out policy recommendations.
Supporting Health-Care Financing Reform in Mongolia: Experiences, Lessons Learned, and Future Directions
This paper discusses Mongolia's health-care financing system and highlights lessons from reforms.
The Long-Term Growth Prospects of the People’s Republic of China
This paper examines the economic growth prospects of the People's Republic of China (PRC). To increase potential growth, it suggests reforms in four areas—labor, education and training, capital, and productivity.
The Impact of COVID-19 Mobility Restrictions on Trade Facilitation at Borders in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Region
This paper investigates the impact of COVID-19 mobility restrictions on the time taken for cargo to clear borders in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) area.