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.
Publications and Documents
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Papers and Briefs
Browse all ADB-researched or supported working papers and briefs.
Remittances from Tongan Migrant Workers: Channels, Costs, and Potential Gains from Switching
Micro-level intervention on the household choice of remittance channels and providers can potentially contribute to reducing remittance costs in the region.
Examining the Perception of Women’s Role in India’s Blue Economy: A Systematic Literature Review
In India, the perception of women’s employment and leadership may be biased due to historical ignorance of women’s abilities, the diversity of sociopolitical systems, and the gradual disintegration of social structures.
Addressing Plastic Pollution for Climate Benefits: Opportunities in the Global Plastics Treaty for Asia and the Pacific
Highlighting how plastic impacts climate change, this brief considers the anticipated Global Plastics Treaty (GPT) and shows how ADB can help Asia and the Pacific implement circular economy solutions to help meet low-carbon goals.
Innovation in Focus: Climate Resilience – Water Financing Partnership Facility (Pakistan)
This publication explains why climate change is a growing risk for Pakistan’s agriculture and shows how high-level remote sensing and mathematical programming can provide near real-time data to improve irrigation systems and bolster water security.
Proceed with Care: Meeting the Human Resources Needs for Health and Aged Care in Asia and the Pacific
This brief illustrates how improving health and aged care in Asia and the Pacific hinges on tackling the shortage of trained staff, better analyzing key trends, and harnessing the digital technologies needed to build resilient systems.
Sustainable Finance for Asia and the Pacific: Protecting and Restoring Coral Reefs – Summary
Exploring the complex threats to Asia and the Pacific’s coral reefs, this brief analyzes how financial tools including parametric insurance can help restore the underwater structures and protect the critical ecosystem services they provide.
Adult Vaccination in Asia and the Pacific: Policies, Financial Needs, and Fiscal Impacts
Immunization is one of the most cost-effective tools for improving health and well-being. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic illustrated the importance of having a well-functioning vaccination delivery system that can deliver vaccines to all population groups.
Strengthening School Teaching in Pakistan
This brief outlines how Pakistan could boost teacher numbers and enhance teaching quality by strengthening merit-based career progression and using technology to help improve student learning.
Enhancing Policy and Regulatory Approaches to Strengthen Digital, Platform, and Data Economies
This working paper aims to support developing member countries in developing policies and regulations for their digital, platform, and data economies through a case study of nine countries and regions.
Strengthening the Life-Science Industry in the People’s Republic of China
This brief looks at how multilateral development banks (MDBs) can help strengthen the life-science industry in the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) and promote private sector investment and innovation as demand for better health care grows.