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 69 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.
Data and Statistics
Data and statistical analysis in the Asia and Pacific region contribute to knowledge generation in ADB, helping strengthen its institutional priorities and operational effectiveness in its developing member economies.
Economic Research
ADB analyzes economic and development issues in the Asia and Pacific's developing economies through its flagship publication - the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) series. Research on East Asian local currency bond markets, economic integration, and economic working papers are also available.
Economic Research Resources
Asia Bond Monitor
Examines the outlook, risks, and policy options for East Asian local currency bond markets, which enable governments to raise capital to invest in infrastructure.
Asian Development Outlook
Analyzes economic and development issues in developing countries in Asia and the Pacific, including forecasted inflation and GDP growth rates of countries throughout the region.
Asian Development Review
Professional journals that present expertise and analysis on economics, social development, poverty and other issues in Asia and the Pacific.
Asian Economic Integration Report
Reviews the progress of Asian governments' efforts to integrate their economies and improve cooperation on a variety of levels.
Basic Statistics
Presents data on selected social, economic, and SDG indicators such as population, poverty, annual GDP growth rate, inflation, and government finance for economies in Asia and the Pacific.
Economics Working Papers
Forum for stimulating discussion on research and policy studies that deal with economic and development problems facing the Asia and Pacific region.
Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific
Presents data on the economic, financial, social, and environmental situations in a broad range of countries across Asia and the Pacific.
Regional Economic Integration Working Papers
Focuses on how countries and economies in Asia and the Pacific are working together in the areas of infrastructure and software; trade and investment; money and finance; and regional public goods.
Economic Indicators: Input-Output Tables
Ongoing compilation of a multi-regional input-output (MRIO) database that augments the World Input-Output Database with economies in Asia and the Pacific.
Multi-regional Input-Output Database
The complete set of tables used in producing the MRIO series, compiled and provided to ADB's partner researchers to facilitate the production and analysis of global value chain-related statistics for 25 economies in the region.
International Comparison Program (ICP) for Asia and the Pacific
ADB collaborates with the World Bank in the ICP to provide accurate and comparable price and volume measures of national accounts aggregates for the program’s Asia and the Pacific component.
Asia Regional Integration Center (ARIC)
ARIC disseminates the latest information and shares insights on regional cooperation and integration in the Asia and the Pacific.
Asian Impact: ADB Research in Action
Asian Impact is a webinar series that showcases ADB’s research work and informs debate on critical policy issues in Asia. ADB experts, noted academics, frontline policy makers, and others will provide their insights through engaging panel discussions and stimulating research seminars. Join us for an evidence-based exploration of Asia’s continuing economic transformation and the risks that the region faces.
Who is the series for
This series is primarily for policy makers in Asia and the Pacific; researchers from universities and think tanks; members of the international development community as well as anyone with an interest in the topic.
Data on Development Issues
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Mobilizing Taxes for Development
The region’s economies urgently need to mobilize fiscal resources to restore the health of public finances and build a more inclusive and sustainable future. Opportunities to strengthen revenue will depend on specific circumstances, but more efficient value-added tax and better-optimized tax incentives hold promise for many economies.
Source: Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2022
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The Cost of COVID-19 School Closures
School closures during the COVID-19 pandemic led to losses equivalent to over half a year’s worth of learning. This forgone learning will hamper students’ ability to earn income in the future. Poor students and girls were hit harder. Inequality in learning and earning losses will grow unless investments are made to promote equality of access.
Source: Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2022
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Wellness in Worrying Times
Physical and mental health is vital to post-pandemic recovery. The theme chapter for ADB's ADO 2020 Update explores wellness, or the deliberate pursuit of activities that bring holistic health.
Source: Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2020 Update
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Fostering Growth and Inclusion in Asia’s Cities
Urban inhabitants in developing Asia has increased to 1.84 billion in 2017 and is projected to rise by 64% in 2050. Growth of cities requires a holistic agenda on environment, social services, infrastructure, and transport.
Source: Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2019 Update
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Strengthening Disaster Resilience
Disaster risk and costs are rising, and Asia is particularly vulnerable. Suitable policy interventions are required to keep disaster losses from spiraling into the future and across the region. Managing disaster risk can enhance equity, resilience, and sustainability.
Source: Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2019
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Trade Conflict Effects
Based on the working paper The Impact of Trade Conflict on Developing Asia, this tool estimates the effects of tariffs on gross domestic product, exports, and employment across Asia and the Pacific countries following the growing trade battle between the United States and People's Republic of China.
Source: The Impact of Trade Conflict on Developing Asia