Bøger af Asian Development Bank

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

Explores the current application of disaster risk financing solutions by the government, businesses, and individual households; related demand and supply constraints; and opportunities for improvement. The assessment forms one of a series of country diagnostics undertaken using a common methodology.

Presents the results of a survey of 15 developing countries in Asia and the Pacific regarding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 12, 14, and 15. The report also looks at environment-related targets that have a direct relationship with responsible consumption and production, and sustainable marine and terrestrial ecosystems management.

The tools presented in this publication can help policy makers gain a better understanding of Sustainable Development Goal interlinkages, establish horizontal and vertical policy coherence, and select appropriate guidelines, indicators, and institutional arrangements for effective integration into national policies, plans, and programs.

Showcases 50 innovative case studies from cities in the People's Republic of China that are mitigating against and adapting to climate change. Solutions being implemented in these cities are proving that reducing carbon dioxide emissions and protecting the environment need not sacrifice economic prosperity.

Showcases the role that technology can play in improving the quality, timeliness, and frequency of agricultural statistics in Asia and the Pacific. It is a special supplement to the Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2018

The new strategy for transport development in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) consists of a strategic framework covering 2018-2030 and a set of performance indicators initially covering 2018-2022. This is mainly a strategic document providing a common framework for GMS cooperation in the transport sector.

Documents Asia's progress in regional cooperation and integration. The report covers the 48 regional members of the Asian Development Bank and analyses regional as well as global economic linkages.

Presents the history of the partnership between the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the People's Republic of China (PRC) spanning three decades. Since joining ADB in 1986, the PRC has evolved from being a poor and predominantly agrarian economy to an upper-middle income manufacturing and services powerhouse.

This publication launches the Inclusive Green Growth Index, which captures the key dimensions of economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability. The index's 28 performance indicators include data over time - and across countries - on various aspects of growth and policy outcomes.

Provides up-to-date information regarding ADB environmental safeguards, poverty and social analysis, and compliance procedures in order to support the process of health impact assessment.

Provides insights into the logistics sector in Mongolia and its relationship to international trade, domestic trade, and freight movement throughout the country. The report also looks at case studies and examples of logistics and transport solutions from other countries that are relevant to Mongolia.

Presents the latest statistics on a comprehensive set of economic, financial, social, environmental, and SDG indicators for the 48 regional members of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This report is designed to serve as a resource for information on development issues across the region for a wide audience.

Discusses the real-world performance data of low-carbon buses in the People's Republic of China. This publication also reviews the environmental and financial impacts, as well as the policies used to promote them.

Outlines the rationale for and benefits of piloting activities for Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. This publication emphasizes the need for testing alternate approaches and sharing of experiences.

Analyses economic and development issues in developing countries in Asia. This includes forecasting the inflation and gross domestic product growth rates of countries throughout the region, including the People's Republic of China and India.

Examines the environmental situation in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) based on a 10-year environmental performance assessment. The assessment was conducted using the driver-pressure-state-impact-response model to examine the consequences of rapid economic development in the subregion.

Presents an in-depth analysis of sectors and reforms that can support Kazakhstan's potential to become an economic leader in Central Asia.

Presents the application of the sustainable access planning framework to develop cost-effective energy plans for households in Pyuthan district, Nepal.

Reviews developments in East Asian local currency bond markets during the third quarter of 2018 and provides outlook, risks, and policy options. Highlights include a focus on the impact of the Asian Bond Markets Initiative on the region's bond market development and a presentation of results from the AsianBondsOnline bond market liquidity survey.

Reviews recent developments in East Asian local currency bond markets along with the outlook, risks, and policy options. It covers the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations plus the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, China, and the Republic of Korea.

Reviews the practices and policies of Internet Plus agriculture business models in the People's Republic of China.

Examines the potential role of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program in improving aviation in the region.

This comparative analysis of administrative frameworks, functions, and performance of revenue bodies in 28 Asia-Pacific economies includes developments and trends in tax administration practice and performance.

E-commerce revolution in Asia and Pacific presents vast economic potential. Asia is the fastest-growing region in the global e-commerce marketplace, with the largest share of the world's business-to-consumer e-commerce market.

The Development Effectiveness Review is ADB's primary tool for monitoring and strengthening its progress on the priorities of Strategy 2020 and its midterm review.

This biennial Sustainability Report highlights the integration of sustainability into ADB's operations and organizational activities during 2016-2017.

This health impact assessment framework serves as a guide to manage health risks and impacts in economic zones of the Greater Mekong Subregion and address transboundary issues associated with human migration.

This study presents the results of the ADB Trade Finance Program's gender audit of partner banks and highlights recommendations to empower women to advance their careers and promote institutional gender equality.

Presents information on how to create a shared vision for digital health through a national strategy, focused on maximizing the value of resources. This toolkit supports efforts to introduce digital health solutions that make systems interoperable and less fragmented, and thus provide equitable access to health care services.