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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Reports
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CAREC 2030: Supporting Regional Actions to Address Climate Change—A Scoping Study
This publication presents a comprehensive overview of the potential impact of climate change on Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) member countries. It assesses and recommends how CAREC member countries can collaborate to address climate change issues through regional cooperation.
Asia in the Global Transition to Net Zero: Asian Development Outlook 2023 Thematic Report
This report explores what a global transition to net zero could mean for Asia and the Pacific under a range of climate policy scenarios and provides recommendations.
On the Road to Achieving Full Electrification in Sri Lanka
This study examines how Sri Lanka achieved countrywide electrification by 2016 and looks at its socioeconomic impact.
Review and Assessment of the Indonesia–Malaysia–Thailand Growth Triangle Economic Corridors: Thailand Country Report
In the context of Thailand’s economy, this report reviews economic corridors under the Indonesia–Malaysia–Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) and identifies opportunities for their further development.
Review and Assessment of the Indonesia–Malaysia–Thailand Growth Triangle Economic Corridors: Malaysia Country Report
Focusing on Malaysia's economy, this report assesses five economic corridors within the Indonesia–Malaysia–Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) and explores ways to boost their development, as well as potential advantages of a new, sixth corridor.
Review and Assessment of the Indonesia–Malaysia–Thailand Growth Triangle Economic Corridors: Indonesia Country Report
Focusing on Indonesia's economy, this report assesses five economic corridors within the Indonesia–Malaysia–Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) and explores ways to boost their development, as well as potential advantages of a new, sixth corridor.
Review and Assessment of the Indonesia–Malaysia–Thailand Growth Triangle Economic Corridors: Integrative Report
Analyzing physical connectivity and cross-border trade across five economic corridors in the Indonesia–Malaysia–Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT), this report reveals how to boost their development, while also mapping a new corridor.
Asian Development Review: Volume 40, Number 1
Articles in this issue address topics that include the economics of investing in COVID-19 vaccines, and the impacts of finance and of population aging on Asia’s economic growth.
The Role of Central Bank Digital Currencies in Financial Inclusion: Asia–Pacific Financial Inclusion Forum 2022
This publication explores the potential for central bank digital currencies to help promote financial inclusion.
ASEAN and Global Value Chains: Locking in Resilience and Sustainability
Analyzing how the role of ASEAN economies in global value chains has helped spur their recovery and cut poverty, this publication shows the need to future-proof these critical networks to ensure inclusive, sustainable, and greener growth.