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Modern transportation systems can link regions and improve the quality of life in Asia's megacities. This page tracks the latest ideas and trends in this fast-paced field.
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The Impacts of Roll-On/Roll-Off Transport System in the Philippines
(Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2017-06-30)
It is well recognized in the literature that a country’s transport system plays a central role in its development. In this paper, we show the economic impacts of improvements in the transport system by studying experience of the Philippines with the ...
Trade and Transport Facilitation Monitoring Mechanism: Baseline Study in Bangladesh
(Asian Development Bank, 2017-06-30)
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. A baseline study ...
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15 Fairer Ways to Share Land for Better Infrastructure and Urban Renewal
(Asian Development Bank Institute, 2021-07-30)Meeting developing Asia and the Pacific’s demand for quality infrastructure and renewed urban environments that can support inclusive post-pandemic growth will require the steady but equitable acquisition of land that is usually owned or inhabited by ... -
A Study on the Impact of Financing Restrictions on New Coal-Fired Power Plants in the Asian Region
(Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, 2021-07-30)There is substantial pressure on coal-fired power generation worldwide, mainly because of the large amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from burning coal at power plants. One example of such pressure is the so-called coal divestment to restrict ... -
Domestic Tourism as a Pathway to Revive the Tourism Industry and Business Post the COVID-19 Pandemic
(Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, 2021-07-30)This research aims to explore the potential of domestic tourism as a means to revitalise the tourism industry from the perspectives of local residents and tourism players. A quantitative online survey focused on domestic travel behaviour, motivation, ... -
Supporting Quality Infrastructure in Developing Asia
(Asian Development Bank, 2021-07-30)This report explains how the quality of infrastructure investments in developing Asia can be enhanced and why this is vital for the region’s sustainable recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. It emphasizes the need to balance urgent ... -
Feeling the Pulse of Global Value Chains: Air Cargo and COVID-19
(Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, 2021-07-30)This paper focuses on air cargo market development, with special attention to the connections between countries in Asia, the European Union, and the United States. Before the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis, we show that participation in global ... -
Asia Development Member Fact Sheet: Marshall Islands 2021 updated
(Asian Development Bank, 2021-07-30)The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) comprises more than 1,000 islets and atolls spread across just 181 square kilometers in the North Pacific. Its economy relies on fisheries and development assistance, including grants under its Compact of Free ... -
Asia Development Member Fact Sheet: Armenia 2021 Updated
(Asian Development Bank, 2021-07-29)ADB’s support for Armenia targets inclusive, diversified, and transformative growth. It includes priority infrastructure investments in transport, energy, and urban development; assistance to reform service delivery in education, health, and financial ... -
Asia Development Member Fact Sheet: Fiji 2021 Updated
(Asian Development Bank, 2021-07-29)Fiji has one of the most developed economies in the Pacific, with tourism as the main driver of economic activity and foreign direct investment. In 2020, international travel restrictions associated with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic ... -
Asia Development Member Fact Sheet: Kyrgyz Republic 2021 Updated July
(Asian Development Bank, 2021-07-29)The Kyrgyz Republic joined the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 1994. In recent years, the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic has maintained a strong development agenda to reduce poverty through inclusive economic growth. With the support of ADB, the ... -
Asia Development Member Fact Sheet: Tonga 2021 Updated
(Asian Development Bank, 2021-07-29)Tonga is a small island economy with the challenges of geographic isolation, limited human and financial resources, a small domestic market, and high costs of doing business. The country relies significantly on official development assistance and ...