Asian development outlook 2024
Developing economies in Asia and the Pacific are forecast to expand by 4.9% on average this year as the region continues its resilient growth amid robust domestic demand, improving semiconductor exports,
Asian Development Bank
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Financial instruments to strengthen women’s economic resilience to climate change and disaster risks
This publication explores good practices in the use of financial instruments to enhance women’s economic resilience to disasters caused by natural hazard events and extreme weather conditions. Gender inequalities
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Hybrid and battery energy storage systems: review and recommendations for Pacific Island projects
This publication highlights lessons from 26 case studies in the Cook Islands and Tonga. It provides recommendations on improving the implementation of battery energy storage and renewable energy-based
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Key indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2022
This publication provides updated statistics on a comprehensive set of economic, financial, social, and environmental measures as well as select indicators for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Sea-level change in the Pacific Islands region
This report reviews the evidence to establish which sources of sea-level rise projections are credible for the Pacific islands region. It examines the strengths, weaknesses, and uncertainties associated
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Climate change risk profile of the mountain region in Sri Lanka
This publication studies the potential impact of climate change on Sri Lanka’s vulnerable mountain ecosystem in order to help guide sustainable adaptation strategies. It uses a mix of geographic information
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Implementing a green recovery in Southeast Asia
A green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in Southeast Asia has the potential to create $172 billion in investment opportunities annually and generate more than 30 million jobs by 2030, according to
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Asian development outlook (ADO) 2022: mobilizing taxes for development
This report outlines economic prospects in developing Asia amid global turbulence and lingering pandemic risks. It discusses the implications of school closures and the invasion of Ukraine, and explores
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Disaster-resilient infrastructure: unlocking opportunities for Asia and the Pacific
This publication explores practical ways of providing disaster-resilient infrastructure along with significant co-benefits across Asia and the Pacific. Risks posed by natural hazards are expected to intensify
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Air quality in Asia: why is it important, and what can we do?
This brochure outlines the challenges of air pollution in Asia and how these can be addressed. It gives an overview of the sources of air pollution and its impacts on health and the environment. It sets
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Inclusive community energy resilience in Bangladesh
This working paper proposes a framework for mainstreaming gender equality and social inclusion in energy system planning in Bangladesh. The paper also establishes a methodology for measuring and comparing