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

15 Apr 2020


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.…

03 Apr 2020
We propose that the Group of 20 countries build a robust upstream policy and institutional framework for delivering on sustainable infrastructure.…

31 Mar 2020


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

31 Mar 2020
New technologies present governments with opportunities and challenges in a range of key policy areas such as employment, competitiveness, equity, and…

30 Mar 2020
This publication reviews recent developments in East Asian local currency bond markets along with the outlook, risks, and policy options. It covers the…

30 Mar 2020
Asia needs high-quality infrastructure development projects, such as high-speed rail (HSR), to drive economic growth and improve quality of life in the…

05 Mar 2020


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

05 Mar 2020
This publication takes stock of the progress made by Bangladesh in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the first four-year cycle…

28 Feb 2020
The first ever intellectual contribution on sustainable development in Bangladesh through a non-government lens, this book is a unique analytical…

28 Feb 2020
The Knowledge and Support Technical Assistance 9017: Unlocking Innovation for Development’s aim is to strengthen the capacity of ADB’s Developing…

28 Feb 2020
The six countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) are striving to ensure an adequate, reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy supply for all…

28 Feb 2020