Tool Kit for Rapid Economic Assessment, Planning, and Development of Cities in Asia

Abstract

This tool kit provides a framework and tools for conducting rapid assessments to prepare city economic development plans in Asian cities. An analytical framework guides the reader through a series of steps for three analytical and assessment processes. These are designed to prepare economic profiles; evaluate future economic development options and pathways; and prepare strategies, action plans, and prioritize investment activities in support of city economic development. The steps in each process are linked to tools that assist the user in collecting and analyzing data and information for a range of studies, and they are also linked to assessment techniques used to prepare city economic development plans (CEDPs).

This tool kit was prepared for ADB staff involved in urban sector projects, however it is expected to be very useful to government officials, investors, developers, local community leaders, and international development assistance agencies involved in activities designed to support city economic development. The tool kit is not only for economic studies of cities; it can be adapted easily to support studies involving the development of rural and regional economies.