ADB Publications - Dec 2022 | 57 Titles

Welcome to the ADB Publications monthly newsletter. Browse below to see our latest publications on a wide range of development topics.

FEATURED PUBLICATIONS

Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2022 Supplement: Global Gloom Dims Asian Prospects

Three main headwinds continue to hamper recovery in developing Asia: recurrent lockdowns in the People's Republic of China, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and slowing global growth. Growth forecasts for the region are revised down from 4.3% to 4.2% in 2022 and from 4.9% to 4.6% in 2023.

A Comparative Analysis of Tax Administration in Asia and the Pacific: Sixth Edition

Better tax systems enable recovery from the impact of COVID-19, and progress towards Sustainable Development Goals. Analyzing the tax systems of 40 economies in Asia and the Pacific, this report explores ways to improve their efficiency.

Climate Change and Earthquake Exposure in Asia and the Pacific: Assessment of Energy and Transport Infrastructure

This study analyzes the exposure of energy and transport assets in Asia and the Pacific to climate change and earthquake hazards and highlights how multi-hazard assessments can help strengthen the resilience of crucial infrastructure.

The Social Protection Indicator for Asia and the Pacific: Tracking Developments in Social Protection

The report for Asia assesses social protection measures, shows how they help tackle crises such COVID-19, and outlines the need for more inclusive, shock-responsive policies to cut poverty and spur equitable development. The report for the Pacific presents an analysis of 2018 social protection data from ADB's 14 Pacific developing member countries

Pacific Economic Monitor – December 2022: The Future of Social Protection in the Pacific

This issue explores how Pacific developing member countries can strengthen their post-pandemic social protection systems to help address long-standing development concerns and boost resilience to further shocks.

Integrated Approach to Trade and Transport Facilitation: Measuring Readiness for Sustainable, Inclusive, and Resilient Trade

To promote smoother flows of goods across borders while reducing trade costs, this report explores an integrated approach to facilitating trade and transport across Asia and the Pacific, for better engagement in value chains.

Beneficial Ownership Transparency in Asia and the Pacific

This publication examines beneficial ownership transparency in nine countries in Asia and the Pacific and explains how overcoming hurdles to ensure the full disclosure of company ownership is key to cracking down on crime and corruption.

Unlocking the Economic and Social Value of Indonesia’s State-Owned Enterprises

This report provides an analysis of Indonesia's state-owned enterprises, explores their prominent economic and social role, and explains how further reforms can unlock their commercial and developmental potential.

Developing Airport Systems in Asian Cities: Spatial Characteristics, Economic Effects, and Policy Implications

This report reviews airport system development in Asian megacities and provides policy recommendations to support cities’ economic competitiveness, growth, and sustainability.

MORE PUBLICATIONS

AGRICULTURE 

• Battling Climate Change and Transforming Agri-Food Systems: Asia–Pacific Rural Development and Food Security Forum 2022 Highlights and Takeaways
• Developing a Sustainable Agriculture Insurance System in the People's Republic of China
• Strengthening Food Safety Systems in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Member Countries: Current Status, Framework, and Forward Strategies

CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENT

• Disaster Displacement: Nepal Country Briefing
• Innovative Finance Mechanisms to Protect Water Resources in the Xin'an River Basin
• Policies and Investments to Address Climate Change and Air Quality in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Region

ECONOMICS, FINANCE, AND TRADE

• BIMSTEC Trade Facilitation Strategic Framework 2030
• Developing a Local Currency Government Bond Market in an Emerging Economy after COVID-19: Case for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
• Driving Inclusive Digitalization in Trade and Trade Finance
• Estimating the Job Creation Impact of Development Assistance
• Financial Access of Women-Owned Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Viet Nam
• Identifying Challenges and Improving Trade Facilitation in the States of Northeast India
• Impact of Gender Inequality on Long-Term Economic Growth in Mongolia
• Leveraging Benefits of Regional Economic Integration: The Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Greater Mekong Subregion
• Leveraging Thematic Circuits for BIMSTEC Tourism Development
• Liberalizing Services Trade in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership: Status and Ways Forward
• Progress in Trade Facilitation in CAREC Countries: A 10-Year Corridor Performance Measurement and Monitoring Perspective
• The Green, Social, Sustainable and Other Labeled (GSS+) Bonds Initiative for Southeast Asia
• The Impact of COVID-19 Mobility Restrictions on Trade Facilitation at Borders in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Region
• The Long-Term Growth Prospects of the People’s Republic of China

ENERGY

• CAREC Energy Outlook 2030
• Facilitating Power Trade In The Greater Mekong Subregion: Establishing and Implementing a Regional Grid Code
• Guidebook for Demand Aggregation: Way Forward for Rooftop Solar in India
• Guidebook for Utilities-Led Business Models: Way Forward for Rooftop Solar in India

GENDER

• A Gender-Sensitive Earthquake Recovery Assessment Using Administrative and Satellite Data: The Case of Indonesia's 2016 Aceh Earthquake
• Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Diagnostic for the Finance Sector in Bangladesh
• Greater Mekong Subregion Gender Strategy

GOVERNANCE

• Critical Issues for Fiscal Reform in the PRC Volume 1 Revenue and Expenditure Management
• Incentivizing Change: How Governance Reforms Are Changing the Urban Landscape of Bangladesh
• Mobilizing Revenue: Strengthening Large Taxpayer Administration

HEALTH

• Supporting Health-Care Financing Reform in Mongolia: Experiences, Lessons Learned, and Future Directions

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

• Application of Machine Learning Algorithms on Satellite Imagery for Road Quality Monitoring: An Alternative Approach to Road Quality Surveys
• Last Mile Connectivity: Addressing the Affordability Frontier

PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

• Public–Private Partnership Monitor: Bangladesh
• Public–Private Partnership Monitor: India
• Public–Private Partnership Monitor: Kazakhstan

TRANSPORT

• Road Funds and Road User Charges in the CAREC Region

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

• Mongolia: Urban Sector Fact Sheet

ADB OPERATIONS

• Common Threads: Lessons from Compliance Reviews, Strengthening the Fabric of Development Effectiveness
• Healthy Oceans Implementation Plan 2022–2024
• Implementation of Merit Point Criteria in Water Sector Contracts: Guidance Note on Procurement
• Lessons Learned from Compliance Reviews at the Asian Development Bank (2004–2020): Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program—Tranche 3 in Georgia
• People's Republic of China Poverty Reduction and Regional Cooperation Fund: Annual Report 2021
• Strengthening the Positive and Professional Workplace at the Asian Development Bank: Office of Professional Conduct Annual Report 2021
• Supporting Transformational Adaptation through the Community Resilience Partnership Program: Technical Note
• Working Together for Development Results: Lessons from ADB and Civil Society Organizations in South Asia

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