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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Papers and Briefs
Browse all ADB-researched or supported working papers and briefs.
Impact of Nontariff Measures and Border Crossing Time and Costs: The Case of Perishable Goods Trade in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Region
This paper explores the impact of at-the-border and behind-the-border measures on intraregional trade in perishable goods within the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation region.
Civil Society Brief: Turkmenistan
Outlining how civil society organizations (CSO) evolved in Turkmenistan, this brief explains how many work in tandem with government to raise awareness of health issues, boost social and environmental protection, and empower women and girls.
Principles to Guide Investment in Support of Community Resilience
The Asian Development Bank’s Community Resilience Partnership Program (CRPP) aims to strengthen climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific through scaling up investment in climate adaptation, explicitly addressing the nexus between climate, gender, and poverty.
Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Digital Platforms, and Competition Policies in Asia
This paper reviews the overall micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise landscape in Asia, including the challenges and constraints faced by enterprises in physical (offline) and online markets.
Improving the Livelihood of Poultry Farmers in India through Contract Farming: How Effective?
This brief explores how efficient private sector-led contract poultry farming—where a farmer produces exclusively for one contractor—can boost the livelihoods of small-scale Indian farmers and support sustainable rural development.
The Role of Trade in Asia and the Pacific’s Net Zero Pathways: Overview and Policy Implications
As pressure grows on countries in Asia and the Pacific to ramp up climate change mitigation, this brief analyzes the critical role international trade can play in supporting a cost-effective regional transition to net zero.
Climate Resilient Fiscal Planning in Armenia
This working paper highlights Armenia’s progress and needs in scaling up finance for comprehensive adaptation investments and fiscal planning to deepen resilience to climate change.
Achieving Universal Health Coverage in Developing Asia and the Pacific
Universal health coverage ensures that all people have equitable and affordable access to quality healthcare without the risk of experiencing financial hardship.
E-Commerce and Its Role during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia
This paper analyzes how e-commerce dynamics unfolded during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, using a unique, composite dataset focusing on GoFood merchants on the Gojek Indonesia platform.
Elderly Care System Development in Yichang, People’s Republic of China
Population aging has become a rapid phenomenon in the People’s Republic of China (PRC); hence, the government commenced developing a three-tiered elderly care system consisting of home-based care, community-based care, and residential care.