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.
Enhancing the Impact of Capacity Development Programs for Water and Sanitation Services in Asia
Improving access to clean water and adequate sanitation is particularly crucial in Asia and the Pacific, where 1.5 billion people in rural areas and 600 million people in urban areas still lack water supply and proper sanitation infrastructure.
Navigating WASH Challenges in Rural Areas: Peer Effects and Infrastructure
Access to piped water increases the probability that rural households in Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic will adopt modern sanitation and washing facilities.
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in South Asia: An Assessment for Action
ADB's South Asia Department (SARD) conducted a study to assess the status and responses to the needs of disadvantaged groups in its member countries and identify entry points for greater gender equality and social inclusion impacts in its operations.
Measuring the Contribution of International Remittances to Household Expenditures and Economic Output: A Micro–Macro Analysis for the Philippines
This study assesses the simultaneous contribution of international remittance income reported by recipient households to the overall economy of the Philippines by integrating micro data and macro simulation based on an input–output framework.
The Role of Intermediaries in Inclusive Water and Sanitation Services for Informal Settlements in Asia and the Pacific
In the Asia and Pacific region, accessing clean water and sanitation is a constant challenge for residents of informal settlements. Informal service providers, or intermediaries, have emerged in response to this significant essential service gap.
The Determinants of Product-Specific Rules of Origin: An Econometric Analysis in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Rules of origin differ among overlapping free trade agreements, raising firm compliance costs, discouraging utilization of trade preferences, and hindering regional value chains.
A Comparative Analysis of Tax Administration in Asia and the Pacific: Seventh Edition
Assessing how Asia and the Pacific can benefit from stronger tax systems, this comparative analysis drills down into the set-ups and performance of revenue bodies in 41 economies to highlight reform challenges and outline opportunities.
Cloud Computing Policies and Their Economic Impacts in Asia and the Pacific
Government policies that promote cloud adoption not only improve government effectiveness but also have positive spillover effects on the rest of the economy.
Thúc đẩy Tăng trưởng Doanh nghiệp Thông qua Tháo gỡ các Rào cản: Sách trắng về Doanh nghiệp Nhỏ và Vừa do Phụ nữ Làm chủ tại Việt Nam
Sách Trắng phân tích nguyên do vì sao chỉ có một phần năm các doanh nghiệp nhỏ tại Việt Nam do phụ nữ làm chủ (DNNVV-PNLC). Sách trắng cũng chỉ ra những rào cản chính về pháp lý, tài chính và xã hội mà họ phải đối mặt. Ngoài ra, ấn phẩm cũng tìm kiếm các phương thức nhằm nâng cao nhận thức và hỗ trợ các nữ doanh nhân tốt hơn nữa trong thời đại kinh tế đang phát triển.
Facilitating Entrepreneurship Growth by Lifting Barriers: A White Book on Women-Owned Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Viet Nam
Analyzing why only one-in-five of Viet Nam’s small businesses are women-owned, this publication outlines the major legal, financial, and societal hurdles they face and explores ways to raise awareness and better support women entrepreneurs in the fast-growing economy.
