Bank Bank: 1056 books
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2015
Women's economic empowerment is essential for more inclusive growth in Cambodia. This study takes stock of major gender issues in the Cambodian economy seen through the lens of women's participation, benefit, and agency---the three prerequisites for a fairer distribution of growth benefits. It examines...
Access to Justice for the Urban Poor
Toward Inclusive Cities
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2010
This publication suggests solutions that can be built into the design of urban development projects undertaken by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to address the common problems and grievances of the urban poor, and to improve urban governance overall. It also identifies successful or promising community-based...
Urban China
Toward Efficient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Urbanization
Language: English
Release Date: July 29, 2014
In the last 30 years, China’s record economic growth lifted half a billion people out of poverty, with rapid urbanization providing abundant labor, cheap land, and good infrastructure. While China has avoided some of the common ills of urbanization, strains are showing as inefficient land development...
Building a Dynamic Pacific Economy
Strengthening the Private Sector in Papua New Guinea
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2015
This report critically analyzes the complex environment for private sector development in Papua New Guinea, showing the country's potential to capitalize on its vast wealth well into the coming decades. However, to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth, Papua New Guinea needs ongoing reform so that...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2013
The 2012 Development Effectiveness Review (DEfR) is the sixth annual corporate performance report of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The review found that the development effectiveness review process introduced in 2008 has successfully propagated a results culture across ADB. This has led to improved...
Together We Deliver
50 Stories of ADB's Partnerships in Asia and the Pacific
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017
This publication reflects on 5 decades of engagement with our 40 developing member countries, and explores 10 cross-cutting areas of work that enable the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to respond to new and emerging challenges that will affect development outcomes in a rapidly changing region. These...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2009
The Development Effectiveness Review 2008 Report is the second annual corporate performance report of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It assesses progress in implementing ADB's long-term strategic framework 2008-2020 (Strategy 2020) using specific performance indicators, baselines, and targets presented...
Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative
Progress Report 2012-2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2014
The Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI) is a regional technical assistance facility cofinanced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Australian Aid, and the New Zealand Aid Programme. PSDI works with ADB's 14 Pacific developing member countries to improve the enabling environment for...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017
Nepal is facing an unprecedented energy crisis caused by an acute shortage of power and fuel supply. To improve energy security and stimulate economic growth, the government is accelerating the sustainable development of Nepal's hydropower potential. This publication highlights Nepal's energy sector...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2010
The Development Effectiveness Review Report is the annual corporate performance report of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It assesses progress in implementing ADB's long-term strategic framework 2008-2020 (Strategy 2020) using specific performance indicators, baselines, and targets presented in...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2019
This publication examines the performance of the Asian Development Bank in achieving the goals of Strategy 2020, one of the institution's long-term planning documents. It tracks recent development progress in Asia and the Pacific, assesses ADB's development effectiveness, and identifies areas where...
Higher Education Across Asia
An Overview of Issues and Strategies
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2011
Higher education (HE) is seen to have an ever more important role in human resource development and the movement of people, students, and the workforce in the region. The Asian Development Bank's developing member countries are increasing investment in HE to support social and economic development...
Lessons from ADB Transport Projects
Moving Goods, Connecting People, and Disseminating Knowledge
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017
From in-country to cross-country connections, whether by land, air, or water, transport is a key ingredient that enables nations to achieve economic and social development goals. The Asian Development Bank has been working with developing member countries to improve roads, airports, waterways, and...
Partnerships in Development
Madhya Pradesh Meets the Infrastructure Challenge
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2009
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Madhya Pradesh have shared an enduring partnership in catalyzing a series of state-wide initiatives toward developing basic infrastructure. This report captures the impact of ADB's assistance to the state of Madhya Pradesh since 1999 on its endeavors...