Sustainable Development Working Papers

The Internet of Things has the potential to significantly transform the power sector, which already benefits from early consumer-oriented applications.

Growing interest in the concept of urban climate change resilience (UCCR) recognizes the complexity of rapid urbanization and uncertainties associated with climate change.

This paper presents the results of a study on the constraints, applicability, and lessons from using digital financial services (DFS) for improving financial inclusion.

The issue that interest rate restrictions attempt to address is one of social welfare: how to enable low-income families to obtain access to finance at a price that is acceptable to society.

A review of ADB Developing Members’ intended nationally determined contributions (INDC) shows that a few INDC are adequately detailed and can be translated into climate action plans that are similar in planning detail to sector plans.

In emerging wind energy markets, issues related to grid integration of wind energy are not at the forefront. An ad hoc project specific approach to grid integration is inadequate to support sustainable wind power development.

Access to affordable and reliable energy supply is a key determinant to ensure inclusive growth and socioeconomic development particularly in the Asia and the Pacific.

Natural hazards challenge efforts to reduce poverty, however there are opportunities to take actions that strengthen both disaster resilience and support sustainable development.

ADB’s Strategy 2020 of inclusion, environmental sustainability, and regional integration matches Asia and the Pacific’s growing socio-economic challenges.

This paper outlines the changing profile of philanthropists and developments in philanthropic practice, and suggests how philanthropy can be harnessed for sustainable development beyond 2015.