Asian Development Outlook- April 2025
<p>Weak consumption in the People’s Republic of China will partly offset robust domestic demand in South Asia. Disinflation is expected to continue, driven by lower food and energy prices, along
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Renewable energy and sustainable development in Pacific Island countries
Renewable energy is a crucial step toward sustainable development in Pacific island countries (PICs). Asia has grown rapidly in the past 2 decades and accounts for an increasing share of global investment,
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Climate change and vulnerability to poverty: an empirical investigation in rural Indonesia
Scientists estimate that anthropogenic climate change leads to increased surface temperature, sea-level rise, more frequent and significant extreme weather and climate events, among others. This study
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Enhancing urban climate change resilience: seven entry points for action
Growing interest in the concept of urban climate change resilience (UCCR) recognizes the complexity of rapid urbanization and uncertainties associated with climate change. This working paper synthesizes
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Toward a national eco-compensation regulation in the People’s Republic of China
The Asian Development Bank and the National Development and Reform Commission of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) undertook a study on eco-compensation regulations development in the country, on which
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Sanitation and sustainable development in Japan
This publication documents Japan’s experience in pursuing sustainable sanitation solutions in the context of economic development. Five case studies illustrate how sound sanitation policies are essential
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Sanitation and sustainable development in Japan
This publication documents Japan’s experience in pursuing sustainable sanitation solutions in the context of economic development. Five case studies illustrate how sound sanitation policies are essential
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Key indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2016
The 2016 edition of Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific has been released. Key Indicators 2016 provides the latest available economic, financial, social, and environmental statistics for the 48 regional
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Governance, vulnerability to climate change, and green growth: international evidence
This paper examine the role of governance and vulnerability to climate change in green growth using a global panel data set. It find that governance has a positive effect on environmental performance and
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Costs and benefits of urbanization: the Indian case
Urbanization has both benefits and costs. In a market economy, the trade-off between benefits and costs determines the level, speed, and place of urbanization. This paper summarizes research findings on
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Asian development outlook 2016 update: meeting the low-carbon growth challenge
Steady growth endures in developing Asia despite external slack. Half-year results prompt this Update to affirm overall growth projections published in March in Asian Development Outlook 2016. External