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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Asian development outlook 2012 supplement: data is mixed, but Asia continues steady economic growth
The Asian Development Outlook supplement updates the economic forecasts of the Asian Development Outlook 2012 Update for the regional economies of developing Asia. According to this Supplement's findings,
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The quiet revolution in staple food value chains
<p><span id="itro1">This ADB study documents the transformation of value chains moving rice and potatoes between the farm gate and the consumer in Bangladesh, the People's Republic of China, and India.</span></p>
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Handbook on poverty and social analysis
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) supports inclusive growth in the Asia and Pacific region by giving attention to the poverty impact and social dimensions of its operations. The Handbook on Poverty and
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Transmission access pricing for renewable energy generation
The contribution of transmission access pricing in promoting renewable energy is akin to the role of a pit crew member in a Formula 1 race. It is out of the spotlight, but can make or break the outcome.
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Guidelines for climate proofing investment in agriculture, rural development, and food security
This publication aims to present a step-by-step methodological approach to assist project teams assess and incorporate climate change adaptation measures into investment projects in agriculture, rural
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Tobacco taxes: a win–win measure for fiscal space and health
<p><span id="itro1">This new report released by ADB analyzes potential fiscal and health, impacts of increasing cigarette taxes in China, India, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam. Proposes increasing
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Green cities
<p><span id="itro1">Asian cities need to change as they grow says this new ADB report and emphasises on "greening" of a number of urban infrastructure services such as urban transport, provision
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Asian development outlook 2012 update: services and Asia's future growth
Developing Asia is confronted with a protracted slowdown in the world’s major advanced economies and decelerating growth in its own two giants: the People’s Republic of China and India. The continuing
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Adoption of CFLs and electrical lighting usage in Pakistan
The widespread adoption of compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) have been advocated on the premise that it will result in significant savings in electricity and reduced carbon emissions. Using a household
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ADB's response to natural disasters and disaster risks
This evaluation study assesses ADB’s response to natural disasters and disaster risks, and explores ways to improve ADB operations in these areas. It distinguishes between two broad categories of disaster-related