Bank Bank: 1056 books
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2015
The 2014 Development Effectiveness Review (DEFR) is the eighth in a series of yearly reports by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on its performance in achieving the priorities of Strategy 2020, its long-term strategic framework for 2008-2020. The results framework on which the DEFR is based was updated...
Growing the Non-Oil Economy
A Private Sector Assessment for Timor-Leste
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2015
This report investigates Timor-Leste's potential to develop a vibrant, stable, and diversified economy that is not dependent on oil revenues. Implementing challenging reforms across the private sector, banking and finance, agriculture, infrastructure, and judiciary requires sound policies and effective...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2016
The 2015 Development Efectiveness Review (DEfR) is the ninth in a series of yearly reports by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on its performance in achieving the priorities of Strategy 2020, its long-term strategic framework for 2008-2020. The 2015 DEfR tracks recent development progress in Asia...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2010
Education is a concern for all, including students, parents, communities, employers,societies, and governments. All stakeholders have a role in providing education services. In this context, the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) operations in the education sector pursue new and innovative models of education...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2011
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) issued its long-term strategic framework, Strategy 2020, in April 2008 to guide its operations to meet the changing assistance needs of its developing members. The strategy identified financial sector development as one of the five focal areas of ADB's operations through...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2017
Project economic analysis is a tool used by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to ensure that ADB operations comply with its Charter. The guidelines in this publication are a revised version of the 1997 edition. The revision responds to the changing development context and ADB operational priorities,...
Aid Effectiveness Report 2011
Overall Achievements on Paris Declaration Commitments
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2011
This publication assesses the progress achieved by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on the 2010 targets of the Paris Declaration and Accra Agenda for Action. It covers ADB's average performance from 2008 to 2010 in 25 developing member countries based on the findings of annual internal monitoring...
Facilitating Infrastructure Development in India
ADB's Experience and Best Practices in Project Implementation
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2011
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been working in partnership with the Government of India, state governments, and executing agencies to facilitate infrastructure development towards meeting the nation's economic and human development goals. It has supported almost 160 projects across eight infrastructure...
Gender Equality Results Case Studies
Maldives
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2010
This publication is part of the commitment of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to document gender equality results in its operations. It presents case studies in ADB priority sectors: urban development, rural infrastructure, and education. The case studies provide an overview of gender issues, design...
Working Differently In Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations
The ADB Experience
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2012
This handbook aims to help Asian Development Bank staff and other development practitioners to more effectively plan, design, and implement projects in fragile and conflict-affected settings. The practical examples provided in this handbook have been drawn from the collective tacit knowledge of ADB's...
Fiji
Building Inclusive Institutions for Sustained Growth
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2015
From 2010 onward, Fiji witnessed one of its strongest spells of economic growth since independence. Extreme poverty is in the single digits, but nearly a third of the population is unable to meet basic needs. Fiji thus faces two major challenges: to create a business environment that can attract more...
Myanmar
Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Environment Initial Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2013
This sector assessment, strategy, and road map highlights the Government of Myanmar's plans and strategies for addressing priority needs for the agriculture, natural resources, and environment sector and identifies possible preliminary areas of international assistance. It assesses key sector development...
Asian Economic Integration Report 2015
How Can Special Economic Zones Catalyze Economic Development?
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2015
Economic zones have played a key role in economic development in many Asian economies and can be catalysts for economic development, provided the right business environment and policies are put in place. In Asia, special economic zones (SEZs) can facilitate trade, investment, and policy reform at...
Bangladesh–ADB
40 Years of Development Partnership
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2013
Bangladesh has made impressive socioeconomic gains with a steady rise in its gross domestic product, a decrease in overall rates of poverty, boost in social development, and steady movement toward achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been a key partner...