Books by Asian Development Bank

Explains how large-scale student assessment data has been used to inform and implement crucial policies to improve student learning and the overall education system. The report can help other countries develop and enhance their assessment systems to improve student learning.

The Asian Development Bank actively promotes gender mainstreaming in its infrastructure projects in Central and West Asia. In this publication, project results illustrate how gender inclusion contributes to meeting the needs of all beneficiaries and creating opportunities for regional economic growth.

In Central West Asia, the area between Almaty in Kazakhstan and Bishkek in the Kyrgyz Republic is home to exceptional heritage and a wealth of cultural and natural assets. The tourism potential is immense, but remains largely untapped. This plan identifies key tourism investment priorities in the region.

The last decade has seen increased recognition of the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Mongolia and the rest of the world. Yet, there is a call to put these rights into practice. This report presents data and information about the current living conditions and challenges faced by persons with disabilities in Mongolia.

The National Urban Assessment for Armenia provides a snapshot of the country's urban sector and offers insights to achieving prosperous and sustainable cities. Armenia is highly urbanized, with the population concentrated in Yerevan and its surrounding areas given the capital's geopolitical, economic, and cultural legacy.

This is the second CGA for the Kyrgyz Republic, following the first one published in 2005. Providing key recommendations for future planning in different sectors, it can be of primary interest to development partners designing or undertaking projects in the Kyrgyz Republic and the Central Asia region.

Gender equality goals are cited in the national development policies and economic strategies of Azerbaijan. The country gender assessment included interviews with women in the communities who shared their stories and insights on how projects of the Asian Development Bank and other social interventions have improved their lives.

Focuses on the development needs of small island developing states. The complex interplay among geographic and physical challenges faced by small island developing states manifests in elevated cost structures and heightened economic vulnerability that severely constrain development prospects.

Presents a review and assessment of the governance, infrastructure, and financing aspects of hospital care in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. Fast demographic growth, poor access to and utilization of health services, an underfunded public health system, and fragmented reform initiatives are among the key challenges in the province.

Examines how an Energy Resilience Fund can be designed to overcome the investment challenges by providing financial incentives for renewable energy developers. Ther report makes recommendations for the fund's scope, structure, institutional design, function, and operation. Potential funding sources are also assessed.

Article 6 of the Paris Agreement lays the foundation for countries to use cooperative approaches in achieving and raising climate ambitions articulated in their respective nationally determined contributions.

Highlights effective approaches to poverty reduction by providing broader access to economic opportunities; promoting resilience, and empowering communities through improved governance. Stories about experiences gained from the successful implementation of projects serve as examples of how to develop better policies.

Growth in developing Asia is moderating but remains robust. As global trade slows and investment weakens, regional growth forecasts are trimmed from Asian Development Outlook 2019 by 0.3 percentage points for 2019 and by 0.1 points for 2020 compared to April forecasts.

The theme chapter of this issue of the Asia Bond Monitor investigates the effect of bond market development on the risk-taking decisions of banks. The analysis finds that a well-functioning capital market can contribute to the soundness of the banking sector: bond market development reduces banks' risks and supports credit creation.

This report contains the comprehensive reports of the ASEAN+3 Bond Market Forum Sub-Forum 1 (SF1) and Sub-Forum 2 (SF2). The SF1 report (Volume 1) analyzes the harmonization and standardization of the existing bond markets in the ASEAN+3. It also contains the individual market guides of 11 economies under the ASEAN+3 Bond Market Forum (ABMF). The SF2 report (Volume 2) provides an overview of the ASEAN+3 bond markets and their infrastructures, as well as issues confronted by each bond market in the region. It also presents bond-market infrastructure diagrams, domestic bond transaction flows, and cross-border bond transaction flows, which can help the reader to visually navigate the existing bond market infrastructures in the region. The report is the product of the collaborative efforts of the National Members and Experts and International Experts of the ABMF in cooperation with the Asian Development Bank's Office of Regional Economic Integration.

Discusses how the 11 CAREC countries can improve regional energy connectivity and implement priority reforms to scale up investments and promote green energy. This publication also proposes measures to empower women in the energy sector and build knowledge through new institutional partnerships.

Reviews economic cooperation and integration in Asia and the Pacific and looks at how technology could boost productivity in aging economies. The publication examines trade and global value chains, cross-border investment, financial integration, the movement of people, and subregional cooperation.

Focuses on how Asian Development Fund (ADF) grants are uplifting the lives of millions of the most vulnerable people in Asia and the Pacific. The publication features 34 stories that use the voices and perspectives of beneficiaries to showcase ADF support to the region's low-income countries.

Presents the latest statistics on a comprehensive set of economic, financial, social, environmental, and SDG indicators for the 49 regional members of the Asian Development Bank. The Key Indicators are designed to serve as a resource for information on development issues across the region for a wide audience.

The Kyrgyz Republic has improved its per capita income and living standards and is on the threshold of becoming a lower-middle-income economy. Looking ahead, the main challenge is to build on these successes to stimulate economic growth. This book identifies the economic and governance reforms needed within key sectors to drive this growth.

Tracks the employability of 1,216 computer and software engineering graduates from 9 universities in Bangladesh. The report also assesses the accessibility, quality, and relevance of computer and software engineering university programs and identifies possible areas for improvement.

Puts into perspective the number, nature, and management of complaints from project-affected people as dealt with by project-level grievance redress mechanisms (GRMs). It finds that most complaints are effectively addressed by GRMs and that the number of projects with complaints is a small fraction of ADB's active portfolio.

This country diagnostic assessment seeks to strengthen financial preparedness for disasters in Nepal, focusing on insurance and other risk transfer instruments. It explores the application of disaster risk financing solutions by the government, businesses, and households; related demand and supply constraints; and opportunities for improvement.

A key finding is the considerable business financing gap in the region, particularly for small-medium enterprises and sectors such as agriculture and fisheries. The report suggests that state-owned banks could address this demand, but would need to do so on commercial terms and without distorting local markets.