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Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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Books
This book is a history of the Asian Development Bank, a multilateral development bank established 50 years ago to serve Asia and the Pacific. It focuses on the region’s economic development, the evolution of the international development agenda, and the story of ADB itself.
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Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2022: Mobilizing Taxes for Development
This report outlines economic prospects in developing Asia amid global turbulence and lingering pandemic risks. It discusses the implications of school closures and the invasion of Ukraine, and explores mobilizing taxes for development.
COVID-19 and Economic Recovery Potential in the CAREC Region
The road to recovery from the pandemic may be daunting, yet economic trends suggest the potential for the recovery process to positively influence socioeconomic development in Central Asia.
Prospects for Transitioning from a Linear to Circular Economy in Developing Asia
A circular economy aims to drive economic growth in a sustainable manner by maximizing resource efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts and greenhouse gas emissions.
The Sustainability of Asia’s Debt: Problems, Policies, and Practices
This edited book explores debt accumulation in Asia and discusses policy recommendations.
Harnessing Digitalization for Sustainable Economic Development: Insights for Asia
Digital transformation can raise the productive capacities of economies in Asia, helping to enhance trade, financial inclusion, and firm competitiveness.
Managing the Development of Digital Marketplaces in Asia
This book examines the scope, potential benefits, and challenges of digital platforms in Asia and the Pacific. It proposes measures and policies to help maximize social and economic gains while alleviating adverse effects.
Bangladesh Climate and Disaster Risk Atlas: Exposures, Vulnerabilities, and Risks—Volume II
This Atlas is composed of Hazards—Volume I and Exposures, Vulnerabilities, and Risks—Volume II containing spatial information and thematic maps for assessing development in the agriculture and water sectors.
Bangladesh Climate and Disaster Risk Atlas: Hazards—Volume I
This Atlas is composed of Hazards—Volume I and Exposures, Vulnerabilities, and Risks—Volume II containing spatial information and thematic maps for assessing development in the agriculture and water sectors.
Reflections on 30 Years of the Asian Development Bank Administrative Tribunal
This publication presents essays written by judges and international experts in labor mediation and arbitration in celebration of the 30th anniversary of ADB’s Administrative Tribunal.
Redefining Strategic Routes to Financial Resilience in ASEAN+3
This book explores how regional financial cooperation could support greater financial resilience in ASEAN+3 amid rapid economic and financial development and technological change.