ADB's Infrastructure Operations : Responding to Client Needs (March 2007)

Diwesh Sharan; Bindu N. Lohani; Masahiro Kawai; Rajat Nag

ADB's Infrastructure Operations : Responding to Client Needs (March 2007)

Sharan, Diwesh; Lohani, Bindu N.; Kawai, Masahiro; Nag, Rajat | March 2007

Abstract

The study provides an overview of general trends in the infrastructure operations of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), keeping in view the pattern of infrastructure growth and continuing technological and economic issues in the region. It also covers other selected issues including social and environmental sustainability, inclusiveness, good governance and participation in infrastructure. The study is based on analysis of available information and compiles infrastructure statistics in one place. The document is meant as a general reference material for the internal ADB audience, and is also suitable for external consumption in the context of ADB operations.

Citation

Sharan, Diwesh; Lohani, Bindu N.; Kawai, Masahiro; Nag, Rajat. 2007. ADB's Infrastructure Operations : Responding to Client Needs (March 2007). © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/5160. License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.

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