Asian development outlook 2024
Developing economies in Asia and the Pacific are forecast to expand by 4.9% on average this year as the region continues its resilient growth amid robust domestic demand, improving semiconductor exports,
Asian Development Bank
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Housing and housing finance: a review of the links to economic development and poverty reduction
The paper provides a review of the literature that links housing, housing finance, and economic development. The housing sector may support poverty reduction and inclusive growth in two general ways. First,
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Food security in Asia and the Pacific
This synthesis report is the result of close, collaborative research initiated by the Asian Development Bank in partnership with Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada; the Asia-Pacific Economic
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Intellectual property rights, quality of institutions, and foreign direct investment into Developing Asia
Developing Asian countries are strengthening their intellectual property rights regime as they themselves become producers of intellectual property. At the same time, developing Asia has attracted large
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Climate-related disasters in Asia and the Pacific
Natural disasters are on the rise worldwide. There are more and more intense natural disasters—which are defined to cause at least 100 deaths or to affect the basic survival needs of at least 1,000 people—resulting
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Stakeholder engagement in preparing investments plans for the climate investment funds: case studies from Asia
Since the inception of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has participated in the preparation of 15 investment plans covering the two main CIF funds, the Clean Technology
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Exploring public–private partnership in the irrigation and drainage sector in India: a scoping study
This scoping investigative study initiated by the Asian Development Bank explores the potential for public–private partnerships in the irrigation and drainage sector in India.
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Developing South Asia: lessons and insights
This publication showcases eight projects that delivered exemplary and significant results in their implementation. These projects represent various sectors such as energy, urban development, transport,
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Social Protection Index: Assessing Results for Asia and the Pacific
This report analyzes comprehensive 2009 data on government social protection programs in 35 countries in Asia and the Pacific. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) used its Social Protection Index to help
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Same energy, more power: accelerating energy efficiency in Asia
Energy efficiency is often defined as delivered energy service per unit of energy supplied into a system. Supply-side energy efficiency refers to decreasing energy losses in the supply chain, for improved
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Bhutan transport 2040: integrated strategic vision
Bhutan, in 2040, will be very different from what it is today. The transport system then needs to respond to the changing needs and demands. The Transport Integrated Strategic Vision 2040 incorporates