ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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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.
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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.
South Asia Working Papers
The ADB South Asia Working Paper Series is a forum for ongoing and recently completed research and policy studies undertaken in ADB or on its behalf. The series is meant to enhance greater understanding of current important economic and development issues in South Asia, promote policy dialogue among stakeholders, and facilitate reforms and development management.
Metals and Plastic Recycling in Maldives
This working paper shows how Maldives can boost recycling to strengthen its solid waste management strategy, protect its blue ocean economy, and create green business opportunities to support its long-term sustainable growth.
Evidence-Based Public–Private Collaboration in the Health Sector: The Potential for Collaborative Governance to Contribute to Economic Recovery from COVID-19 in Asia
This working paper explores the benefits and trade-offs of harnessing private sector health services as governments look to build more resilient, accessible, and affordable health systems and support the post-pandemic recovery.
Identifying Challenges and Improving Trade Facilitation in the States of Northeast India
This working paper identifies challenges hindering international trade with northeast India and proposes measures for improving trade with other countries in South and Southeast Asia.
The Hybrid Annuity Model for Public-Private Partnerships in India’s Road Sector: Lessons for Developing Asia
This paper explores how the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) has been applied in public–private partnerships for road sector infrastructure investments in India.
Making Urban Power Distribution Systems Climate-Resilient
This working paper is designed to help ADB's developing member countries build climate-resilient energy systems that can better support fast-growing cities in Asia and the Pacific.
An Assessment of the Maharashtra State Health System
This study provides useful information and insights on strengthening the public health infrastructure of Maharashtra, the largest state economy, second most populous, and third most urbanized state in India.
Public–Private Partnership for Strengthening Urban Health in Nagpur: The Model Urban Primary Health Center Project
This paper presents an innovative public–private partnership to revive the urban primary health center (UPHC) system of Nagpur City in Maharashtra State, India.
Addressing Nutrition Security in Urban India through Multisectoral Action
This paper provides available evidence-based data on urban nutrition in India and explores practical multisectoral interventions that can contribute to ADB's support for the implementation of the country's National Urban Health Mission.
Inclusive Community Energy Resilience in Bangladesh
This working paper proposes a framework for mainstreaming gender equality and social inclusion in energy system planning in Bangladesh.
Land Pooling in South Asia: Lessons Learned for Equitable, Participatory, and Inclusive Urban Expansion
The case study discusses land pooling as a promising tool to rein in urban sprawl and reach equitable and inclusive outcomes for sustainable urban development in South Asia region.