In 2019, the Board endorsed plans that set out how ADB will implement the seven operational priorities of Strategy 2030, the bank’s new long term…

This publication provides estimates of purchasing power parities (PPPs) and real expenditures for 22 economies in Asia and the Pacific. These are…

Solutions to Asia and the Pacific’s socioeconomic, political, and environmental and climate change challenges lie not in 5-year plans or ad hoc schemes…

Good water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services protect health and the environment. Such services are particularly important in schools to instill…

Electronic commerce (e-commerce) has been radically altering our society. Economic activities using tools of the Internet or new information and…

After a disappointing 2019, growth prospects in developing Asia have worsened under the impact of the current health crisis. Signs of incipient…

Growth in the region is expected to slow sharply to 2.2% in 2020 under the effects of the current health emergency and then rebound to 6.2% in 2021.…

We propose that the Group of 20 countries build a robust upstream policy and institutional framework for delivering on sustainable infrastructure.…

Infrastructure is crucial for fostering countries’ economic development and prosperity.

New technologies present governments with opportunities and challenges in a range of key policy areas such as employment, competitiveness, equity, and…

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

Asia needs high-quality infrastructure development projects, such as high-speed rail (HSR), to drive economic growth and improve quality of life in the…