Bøger af Asian Development Bank

Offers an overview of key transport issues in ADB's Pacific developing member countries and of the bank's planned 2021-2025 transport sector operations in the region.

Presents a study on the availability and provision of long-term care (LTC) in Sri Lanka. The report discusses findings from the analysis and offers recommendations for the development of LTC systems in the country.

Explains how market-based instruments can be utilized to improve air quality, water, and waste management in Asia. The report makes recommendations on how market-based instruments can be used for more efficient and effective environmental management.

Provides resources for the planning and implementation of health systems in Pacific island countries to support improved decision-making and service delivery. This guide draws on experiences from Pacific island countries that have already invested in digital health and brings together practical tools and resources.

Provides tools for disaggregated data production, analysis, and communication relevant for measuring progress in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This practical guidebook offers tools to collect, compile, analyse, and disseminate disaggregated data.

Provides an overview of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) bonds as a mechanism to help mobilize the financing required to achieve the SDGs in developing Asia. In addition to its analysis of the current SDG bond market, the publication proposes a new type of SDG bond that could contribute to accelerating sustainable development.

Guides policy makers and other stakeholders on how to scale up disaster risk reduction financing in developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank. The publication provides an overview of financing opportunities for developing Asia - including instruments and mechanisms - as well as country case studies and practical tips.

Focuses on human and animal health to prevent the spread of diseases along with additional support for vulnerable and returning migrants and assistance in reestablishing economic activities. The plan represents a project implementation mechanism for the Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program Strategic Framework 2030.

Provides guidance on how natural river management (NRM) approaches can be applied in water sector investments to promote sustainable development, protect biodiversity, and conserve natural resources. This publication explains the value of NRM and provides step-by-step guidance on how the approach can be systematically integrated.

Provides key information about the 2020 financial operations of trust funds, global funds, and special funds administered by ADB. The report includes an assessment of how these trust funds helped ADB's developing member countries respond to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Identifies tools and resources that can help generate poverty statistics using satellite imagery, geospatial data, and machine-learning algorithms to augment conventional data collection and sample survey techniques.

Discusses the importance of remittances in Asia and the Pacific, the key challenges faced by the industry, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report also includes country case studies that demonstrate the benefits of digitization and makes recommendations on how the digitization of remittances can be further advanced.

Presents economic prospects for developing Asia and the Pacific. The report includes analysis of the impacts of school closures caused by the pandemic and a theme chapter on financing a green and inclusive recovery.

Microgrids are poised to play a big role in the electricity ecosystem of the future-with decarbonization, digitalization, decentralization, and non-wires solutions being key attributes. This handbook serves as a guide to evaluate the feasibility of microgrid systems in enhancing power supply quality and connectivity. It includes information about on-grid microgrids for urban and industrial applications, prevailing business models, and emerging trends that could shape the future of this sector.

A guide for establishing and developing urban primary health centers (UPHCs) according to India's National Health Mission framework and using public-private partnership (PPP) arrangements with nongovernment organizations.