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Reports
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Multi-level Governance and Subnational Finance in Asia and the Pacific
This ADB and OECD copublication analyzes subnational governments (SNGs) in Asia and the Pacific and assesses ways to bolster their financial resources and build capacity so they can more effectively support sustainable economic development.
Job Matching for Youth in Asia and the Pacific: A Transitions Approach for Positive Labor Market Pathways
This report analyzes ways to match youth in Asia and the Pacific with quality jobs and shows why approaches that consider nonlinear transitions into and within the labor market can help underpin productivity and social progress.
International Public Sector Accounting Standards Implementation Road Map for Uzbekistan
This report acts as a road map for the phased implementation of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) in Uzbekistan as part of reform initiatives to bolster transparency, better understand its finances, and improve decision-making.
E-commerce Evolution in Asia and the Pacific: Opportunities and Challenges
This report analyzes e-commerce in Asia and the Pacific, assesses its environmental impact, and explains why providing adequate internet, online payments, and last-mile logistics is key to creating a sustainable and inclusive digital marketplace.
Engaging Young People in Asia and the Pacific’s Water and Sanitation Management
This report shows why encouraging young people to discover and drive solutions for Asia and the Pacific’s water sector can help unlock innovative fresh approaches, promote ownership, and ensure water security is inclusive and resilient.
A Road Map for Scaling Up Private Sector Financing for the Blue Economy in Thailand: Investment Report
Analyzing the importance of Thailand’s blue economy, this report considers ways to mobilize and scale up private sector investment in areas such as aquaculture and marine renewable energy to help bolster sustainable blue development.
The Pacific Risk Knowledge Series Summary Report
This report summarizes four Pacific Risk Knowledge Series events that highlighted how detailed risk information can form the foundation of disaster risk management, guide climate adaptation, and strengthen resilience in the region.
Promoting Smart Tourism in Asia and the Pacific through Digital Cooperation
This report analyzes ways that the tourism sector in Asia and the Pacific can leverage regional digital cooperation to ensure long-term resilience, sustainability, and inclusivity.
Partnering for COVID-19 Response and Recovery: The Asian Development Bank’s Support to India
The COVID-19 pandemic hit India in three waves between 2020 and 2022 with severe socioeconomic impact, particularly on poor and vulnerable people. This report examines the Government of India’s comprehensive and graded response over different phases of the pandemic and ADB’s comprehensive support.
Methodological Framework for Unlocking Maritime Insights Using Automatic Identification System Data: A Special Supplement of Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2023
This publication explores how data from ships’ Automatic Identification System (AIS) can be used to produce near real-time, granular statistics for analyzing maritime activities and detecting disruptions to port operations.