Bank Bank: 1056 books
Guidelines for Climate Proofing Investment in the Transport Sector
Road Infrastructure Projects
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2011
This publication aims to present a step-by-step methodological approach to assist project teams to incorporate climate change adaptation measures into transport sector investment projects. While the focus of the publication is on the project level, an improved understanding of climate change impacts...
Guidelines for Climate Proofing Investment in the Water Sector
Water Supply and Sanitation
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2016
The provision of water supply and sanitation services is particularly vulnerable to projected changes in climate conditions (temperature and precipitation among others), in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, as well as and in the projected rise in sea-level and the intensification...
Public Financial Management Systems—Bangladesh
Key Elements from a Financial Management Perspective
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2018
The Bangladesh Public Financial Management Systems report documents the country’s financial management systems covering primarily the areas of budgeting, funds flow, accounting and reporting, and auditing systems. This report also provides insights into the quality of internal control systems, staffing...
Bangladesh
Consolidating Export-led Growth
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2016
Bangladesh has transformed its economy over the last 2 decades, graduating to middle-income status as average annual growth remained strong at 5%–6%. The country’s goal to become an upper-middle-income country by 2021 will require even stronger annual growth of 7.5%–8%. This study finds that...
Guidance Note
Education Sector Risk Assessment
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2010
The education sector is vulnerable to a broad range of risks that can threaten development effectiveness. Risks can spring from several factors: substantial share of education in total government expenditure, opportunities for discretionary decision making, political interference and patronage networks,...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2017
A household energy consumption survey in 11 regions across Myanmar shows that firewood is mainly used for cooking (73%) and candles and torches for lighting (65%), followed by electricity for cooking (13%) and battery for lighting (17%) while the demand for modern energy sources is rapidly increasing....
Comprehensive Action Plans of the Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion
A Priority Seascape of the Coral Triangle Initiative
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2011
The Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion (SSME), as the apex of the Coral Triangle, is considered the center of the center of marine biodiversity where the highest number of colorful reef and marine fishes, various sizes of corals and shells, myriad shapes of algae, and protective mangrove forests are found....
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2014
Development Asia looks at the lessons learned from a decade of dealing with natural disasters in Asia and the Pacific and at how the region’s economic growth could suffer unless it acts collectively on disaster risk. Natural disasters are frequent and unwelcome visitors to Asia. Nowhere else does...
Maldives
Gender Equality Diagnostic of Selected Sectors
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2014
For the past decade, the Maldives has experienced economic growth, mostly driven by tourism. As an archipelago comprised of small islands, the land area is limited and the resource base narrow, with low potential for agriculture and other industries and high vulnerability to climate change. Its small...
Broken Lives
Trafficking in Human Beings in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2009
This study takes a hard look at human trafficking in the northern region of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) in the context of rapid economic and social change. The Lao PDR is made up of close to 49 main ethnic groups and up to 160 subgroups. Rapid economic growth and infrastructure...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2017
Ecological complexity and diverse ecosystems give Central and West Asia rich natural resources and hydrocarbon reserves. Countries in this region are exposed to climate change risks, and there is growing recognition that their carbon-intensive economies necessitate greenhouse gas mitigation. This...
by ANT BANK$
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
Organized Crime Novel... Inspired by true events. The journey you are about to embark on is about Andy Cooper; a military vet, turned hustler, turned Gangster, turned Crime Boss. His marriage is on the rocks; fresh out of the military, AC finds himself broke and lost with a Wife and three kids to feed....
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2011
Climate change will affect health in most countries in Asia and the Pacific. It will challenge the public health community at the global, regional and national levels with emerging diseases and existing diseases increasing and spreading geographically. This study aims to improve the understanding...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
Climate change will increase the frequency of extreme weather events, making more geographic places inhospitable to human habitation and secure livelihoods. This report presents a detailed picture of the potential impacts of climate change on migration in Asia and the Pacific. It draws upon a wealth...