Serials

This publication provides an update of developments in Pacific economies and explores topical policy issues to date.

This edition covers intergenerational mobility of families in slums of Jakarta, exports and imports of Thailand, and the effects of foreign direct investment on the productivity of 15 emerging market economies, among others.

The December 2018 issue of the Pacific Economic Monitor provides an update on developments in 14 Pacific economies and explores topical policy issues in the region.

This edition brings together scholars who highlight the need for concrete and rapid actions to adapt to climate change.

This issue highlights the economic prospects of the Pacific developing member countries (Pacific DMCs) and stresses the importance of improving the quality and access to basic and sustainable utilities in the Pacific DMCs.

This latest edition contains a mini symposium on India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) that analyzes the links between FDI and technology sourcing, export intensity, employment, environment, and financing.

This latest issue of the Pacific Economic Monitor highlights the gains of Pacific developing member countries (Pacific DMCs) and the challenges that the Pacific DMCs continue to face including the impacts of climate change. 

To help overcome remoteness, Pacific economies are looking to improve economic integration not only through ICT and transport network investments, but also by promoting greater competition and private investment.

News from Pakistan disseminates information on ADB activities and provides a forum on development issues related to ADB's work in Pakistan.

For Pacific countries, developing high-value niche products for export such as coffee, vanilla, and chocolate, opens up promising economic opportunities.