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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Conference Proceedings
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Highlights of the International Conference on Financial Cycles, Systemic Risk, Interconnectedness, and Policy Options for Resilience
The conference held on 8–9 September 2016 strengthened understanding of how systemic risks build up and spread across different financial networks.
Evaluating and Monitoring Anticorruption Reforms and Programs: Reports on a High-Level Panel Discussion and Training Workshop
Strengthening governance systems and institutional capacities supports effective, timely, and corruption-free delivery of public services.
Proceedings of the Fourth South Asia Judicial Roundtable on Environmental Justice
This publication documents the proceedings of the Fourth South Asia Judicial Roundtable on Environmental Justice, held on 28–29 November 2015 in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Second Asian Irrigation Forum: Key Messages and Outcomes
This publication chronicles the results of the Second Asian Irrigation Forum (AIF2) and discusses strategies and opportunities to address challenges for a more sustainable and resilient agriculture in support of food security.
Fifth ASEAN Chief Justices’ Roundtable on Environment: ASEAN Judicial Cooperation on the Environment - The Proceedings
Climate change knows no limits—geographical, judicial, or administrative. The fifth roundtable began with a clear focus on the importance of cooperation and collaboration between judiciaries and the benefit of judicial networks.
Financial Inclusion in the Digital Economy
Experts shared insights on expanding innovative financial inclusion solutions to meet development objectives at the Conference on Financial Inclusion in the Digital Economy held 24-25 May 2016 in Manila, Philippines.
Disaster Risk in Asia and the Pacific: Assessment, Management, and Finance
This report summarizes the proceedings of 3 events: the ADB-OECD Forum on Disaster Risk Financing, and the Global Seminar on Disaster Risk Financing in September 2015, and the Asian Forum of Insurance Regulators Roundtable in April 2016.
East Meets West: Asia-Netherlands Water Learning Week 2015
The learning theme for the event focused on water-related disasters and climate change, managing vulnerability and risks within the Asia and Pacific region. This publication presents highlights from the event.
Making Cities More Liveable: Proceedings
A key challenge to middle-income countries will be to embrace urbanization that is both efficient and sustainable. A learning event held on 12 July 2016 recognizes that managing urbanization is an important part of nurturing growth.
Natural Capital and the Rule of Law: Proceedings of the ADB Second Asian Judges Symposium on Environment 2013
This publication captures the proceedings of the Second Asian Judges Symposium: "Natural Capital and the Rule of Law" held 3–5 December 2013 in Manila, the Philippines.