Regional and area planning

This publication explores the potential of the Meghna River as an alternative water source for Dhaka.

This publication explains the evaluation and strategic investment priorities of the Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the agriculture, natural resources, and rural development sector.

Cities in Asia and the Pacific are expanding rapidly.

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is causing an unprecedented global impact on cities across the world.

This report presents the rationale for and design of a city government disaster insurance pool in the Philippines.

The formation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 1967 was originally driven by political and security concerns.

The National Urban Assessment for Uzbekistan examines the progress of urbanization and the development and current state of government policies and programs in the country.

This publication provides guidance on how governments and utilities in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) can develop sustainable power development plans based on current international best practices.

This publication helps guide investment planning and financing across key urban infrastructure sectors of Azerbaijan to improve the performance of cities---with a focus on economy, equity, and environment.

Cumulative transport investments under the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program reached $23.

This report shows how air quality in the People's Republic of China's fast-growing Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei industrial hub has deteriorated and presents an integrated, cost-effective model to reduce emissions.

This publication highlights how public-private partnerships (PPPs) can be effective to meet Asia's growing infrastructure needs.

These guidelines were developed through the collaborative efforts of the Asian Development Bank and the Municipal Department of Environmental Protection of Tbilisi City Hall.

This report proposes a research program to determine the suitability of Vetiver grass for slope protection and the potential of liquid soil catalysts for improving soil-bearing capacity in Cambodia.

This publication examines the development assistance of the Asian Development Bank since Timor-Leste gained independence in 2002.

Cumulative transport investments under the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program reached $23.

Under the CAREC 2030 framework, a regional trade strategy will provide a more coherent approach to strengthen trade and enhance growth potential of CAREC countries.

Maritime trade is an essential lifeline for the remote island nations of the Pacific, which rely almost entirely on imports for essential goods.

This guide outlines issues facing Pacific countries as they struggle to build resilient infrastructure and shows how proactive steps to mitigate risk including early engagement with insurers could drive the investment they need.

The Asian Economic Integration Report is an annual review of economic cooperation and integration that covers the 49 members of ADB in Asia and the Pacific.

Many countries are exploring the use of concrete to improve the reliability of their road networks.

The national single window (NSW) enables an environment for traders and transport service providers to interact efficiently with cross-border regulatory agencies in international trade.

The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) member countries face many common economic, social, and environmental challenges that directly impact their citizens and communities.

This publication explores how multilateral development banks (MDBs) can help improve infrastructure resilience in light of increasing climate and disaster risks.

This publication is the annual report of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Asia's progress in regional cooperation and integration.

Tajikistan and other countries in Central Asia, such as Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, are striving to align technical and vocational education and training (TVET) with their economic realities.

Designed as a step-by-step guide, this handbook shows how ADB-backed infrastructure projects in Asia and the Pacific can integrate employability and skills development by delivering work-based youth traineeship opportunities that amplify project benefits.

Inefficient and uncompetitive cities inhibit economic growth and inclusive development.

As economies become more integrated, development challenges are becoming more transnational.

Inefficient and uncompetitive cities inhibit economic growth and inclusive development.

This thematic third volume of the Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor 2021 focuses on the digitalization of microfinance in Bangladesh.

Transit-oriented development (TOD) has been recognized as a suitable option to help address urban development issues in India.

This report explores how economic forces are affecting cross-border flows of goods and services and the movement of people in Asia and the Pacific.

This publication provides an analysis of key challenges and opportunities for the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) to realize its development goals by 2030 and beyond.

This publication presents a detailed overview of the current state of the public-private partnership (PPP) environment in the Philippines.

This book provides an analysis of urban development in Vietnam with a focus on activities carried out by ordinary people.

This book provides a concise guide to navigating, mapping, and understanding the complexity of political mechanisms and narratives behind transport cooperation.

Subnational governments carry out more than 60% of total public procurement in OECD countries.

This is a book about policy change that focusses on a single case study: the rise and resilience of the Australian policy for Real Estate Carry.

Increasingly, countries are recognising the contribution social enterprises make to economic and inclusive growth and sustainable development.