Asian Development Bank imprint: 965 books
Attaining Access for All
Pro-Poor Policy and Regulation for Water and Energy Services
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2010
Universal access to safe, reliable energy is a necessary condition for providing the poor with safe water and sanitation, for maintaining adequate standards of living, and for achieving any of the Millennium Development Goals. The Asian Development Bank recognizes the importance of electricity and...
Gender Equality Results Case Studies
Bangladesh
Language: English
Release Date: November 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...
Country Safeguard Systems: Second Regional Workshop Proceedings
Towards Common Approaches and Better Results
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2015
This publication records the proceedings of the Second Regional Workshop on Strengthening Country Safeguard Systems: Towards Common Approaches for Better Results held at Asian Development Bank headquarters in Manila on 7–9 October 2014. The workshop had three objectives: (i) Provide an opportunity...
Gender Equality Results Case Studies
Sri Lanka
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...
Sustainable Energy for All Status Report
Tracking Progress in the Asia and the Pacific: A Summary Report
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2015
The Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) initiative is the global effort rallying action towards a transformation in the energy sector by the year 2030. With targets to increase energy use, expand energy efficiency, and ensure energy access for all, SE4All's priorities are tied closely to the challenges...
Contract Farming for Better Farmer-Enterprise Partnerships
ADB's Experience in the People's Republic of China
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2015
This report looks into the many challenges that agriculture in the People's Republic of China (PRC) faces and how stakeholders are meeting the challenges head-on with the establishment of farmer-enterprise partnerships. It offers case studies and an in-depth look into several enterprises in the PRC...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017
Rapid urbanization and motorization combined with high population density have led to serious congestion and air quality problems in the People's Republic of China capital of Beijing. While Beijing accounts for less than 2% of the population, more than 10% of the country's vehicles ply the city's...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2014
The Urban Operational Plan (UOP) 2012-2020 of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) supports ADB developing member countries (DMCs) in expanding their urban economies, improving environmental sustainability, and making pro-poor investments through a 3E approach (Economy, Environment, and Equity). This...
Office of Anticorruption and Integrity
Annual Report 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2014
The Office of Anticorruption and Integrity (OAI) helps the Asian Development Bank (ADB) ensure that development funds entrusted to it are not misused through fraud or corruption. This publication highlights OAI's activities in 2013 such as investigating allegations of integrity violations; proactively...
Continuing Reforms to Stimulate Private Sector Investment
A Private Sector Assessment for Solomon Islands
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2016
A business environment that supports private sector-led growth is the key to long-term sustainable poverty reduction. This has been recognized by successive Solomon Islands’ governments who have implemented fundamental reforms that have modernized the environment for doing business in the country...
Climate Proofing ADB Investment in the Transport Sector
Initial Experience
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2015
The transport sector is key to the continued economic development of Asia and the Pacific. By improving connectivity and making the movement of goods and people more affordable, transport contributes to economic growth, efficiency, and competitiveness while providing poor people with access to economic...
Innovation and Inclusion for a Prosperous Asia
Highlights of the 1st ADB-Asian Think Tank Development Forum
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2014
Innovation and Inclusion for a Prosperous Asia was the theme of the 1st ADB-Asian Think Tank Development Forum held on 30-31 October 2013 at the Tangla Hotel in Beijing. The forum was organized by ADB in partnership with the Asia-Pacific Finance and Development Center Beijing Office, a think tank...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2016
The Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) is an emerging project-based bilateral offset crediting mechanism initiated by the Government of Japan to facilitate implementation of advanced low-carbon technologies for mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in host countries. The Government of Japan has signed...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2013
Supporting its developing member countries (DMCs) affected by fragility and conflict is a high priority for the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This is demonstrated by ADB's adoption of its 2007 approach, which responds to the special challenges faced by DMCs experiencing conditions that are now generally...