Development economics and emerging economies

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

The Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2017, the 48th edition of this series, includes the latest available economic, financial, social, and environmental indicators for the 48 regional members of the Asian Development Bank.

This study looks into the role of special economic zones in strengthening the competitiveness of economic corridors in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).

This independent tracer study examines Sri Lanka's Skills Sector Development Program, which the Asian Development Bank supported through results-based lending.

This report uses a broad range of indicators to assess the individual and collective development progress made by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Logistics plays an important role in agricultural production and supply-chain management, ultimately enhancing food safety and quality.

Single vehicle "e;run-of-road"e; crashes are a significant problem on CAREC roads.

This publication presents data visualization of economic statistics from Southeastern Asia and the Pacific relevant for the analysis of cross-border production arrangements at the local, regional, and global levels.

A decade after it took form, the Clean Energy Program of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) was assessed according to the indicators set out in the 2009 Energy Policy.

This report provides an assessment of Viet Nam's secondary education sector, including technical and vocational education training programs.

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.

Unique health identifiers help improve quality and continuum of care, strengthen surveillance of communicable diseases, eradicate diseases, and optimize provider and payer transactions in health financing schemes.

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

The Asia Bond Monitor (ABM) reviews recent developments in East Asian local currency bond markets along with the outlook, risks, and policy options.

This publication presents the integration of a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) in the revised Power Development Plan VII of Viet Nam.

The economy of Maldives faced two very challenging episodes traced to the 2004 tsunami and the 2008-2009 global financial crisis.

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.

This issue highlights the economic prospects of the Pacific developing member countries (Pacific DMCs) and stresses the importance of improving the quality and access to basic and sustainable utilities in the Pacific DMCs.

This publication identifies regional and subregional opportunities for Myanmar to harness natural and human resources, industrial potential, and infrastructure connectivity.

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.

Viet Nam has had rapid economic growth in recent years, but this growth has been energy-dependent, even as the energy system has become more carbon intensive.

Fiji's financial reforms were disrupted by the coup of 2000.

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

Asia is the world's largest e-commerce marketplace and continues to grow rapidly.

The report explains the current state of inclusive business (IB) models from the People's Republic of China, drawing from domestic and international company examples and practices.

Wind Resource Assessment (WRA) is a pivotal step in the development phase because it determines the bankability of wind projects.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is committed to developing and updating a comprehensive set of comparable and accessible data to help measure performance of social protection programs in Asia and the Pacific.

Spanning more than 800 kilometers of India's eastern coastline, the Vizag-Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC) is part of the country's East Coast Economic Corridor.

The establishment of a Trade and Transport Facilitation Monitoring Mechanism (TTFMM) is important for a country to take stock, identify bottlenecks, and prioritize recommendations for the implementation of trade facilitation measures.

This publication explores how Nepal could boost its exports by addressing nontariff barriers to trade.

Providing access to clean water continues to be a challenge for governments.

This publication aims to provide trainers, practitioners, and policy makers of environment and gender mainstreaming agencies an understanding of key concepts and approaches to gender-responsive mitigation measures, strategies, and policies.

This study looks into the role of special economic zones in strengthening the competitiveness of economic corridors in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).

The Pacific Economic Monitor provides an update of developments in Pacific economies and explores topical policy issues.

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.

This publication explores how India could boost its exports by addressing nontariff trade barriers.

Cybercafes play a key role in providing internet access to developing countries.

Asia and the Pacific has a significant rise in migration: about one in three migrants comes from Asia according to the United Nations.

This publication outlines key steps to launching the national single window platform in Maldives.

Developing countries in Asia have expanded their social protection programs.

The economic corridor approach was adopted by the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries in 1998 to help accelerate subregional development.

This publication presents a factual overview of the design and implementation of the Korea Emissions Trading Scheme, focusing on lessons from its implementation and opportunities under the Paris Agreement.

Asia proved resilient to the effects of the 2008-2009 global financial crisis, but sustaining rapid growth became more difficult afterward.

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.

The poor and vulnerable populations suffer disproportionately from the adverse impacts of climate change and disasters, which result in loss of life, damage to household and community assets, disruption of livelihoods, and loss of income.

A substantial portion of the world's rice is produced and consumed in the Asia and Pacific region.

Electricity shortages in South Asia are adversely impacting the region's socioeconomic development.

For tackling complex global challenges such as climate change, this publication advises how a Gateway Process (GP) can help the Asian Development Bank's developing member countries channel scarce public resources into viable, sustainable, and efficient infrastructure investments.

This is the first volume comprising a series of technical specification reference guides that the Asian Development Bank prepared regarding the design of training facility norms and standard equipment lists based on industry standards.

This publication reviews recent developments in East Asian local currency bond markets along with the outlook, risks, and policy options.