ADB Publications

ADB supports Nauru 🇳🇷 in maritime transport, renewable energy, and urban development. The bank is also helping advance key reforms to enhance public sector management, state-owned enterprises, and social protection. Explore this #ADBFactSheet to learn more.

How much could the region lose from the new US remittance tax? ADB ran the numbers and found the impact would likely be modest, even for the most remittance-dependent economies like Tonga, the Marshall Islands, and the Philippines. More in #ADO2025. 👉ow.ly/14NS50WupMI

Growth in developing Asia and the Pacific gained momentum in early 2025, driven by strong domestic demand and exports. However, global challenges have lowered growth forecasts. Inflation has fallen below pre-pandemic levels and is expected to stay low, says ADB’s Abdul Abiad.…

From typhoons to epidemics, the Philippines pays a heavy price for such unpredictable threats, delaying progress. Adopting a risk layering approach that includes insurance and catastrophe bonds can help boost its financial resilience. Find out how.

In the Marshall Islands, ADB is helping expand opportunities for women and youth through skills training. At least 1,200 youth and 200 women will gain skills and confidence through programs focused on long-term resilience. Explore this #ADBFactSheet to learn more.

ADB continues to work with Maldives in addressing its unique challenges as a small island developing state. Areas of support include fiscal management, private sector development, and knowledge and institutional capacity. Learn more in this #ADBFactSheet.

What hinders the effective taxation of the informal and hard-to-tax sectors in developing economies? Focusing on 17 ADB developing member countries, this publication analyzes the challenges of taxation, and offers strategies to improve compliance and revenue outcomes.

Strengthening public-private partnerships can help the Philippines plug its infrastructure gap. This report delves into sectors from airports to fisheries to analysis risks and look at ways to better use PPPs to drive inclusive growth.

Digital transformation is accelerating across Asia and the Pacific. But are countries ready to unlock its full benefits? This report highlights national digital strategies and policy actions that can help drive inclusive and sustainable development.

Why is the US dollar losing ground in 2025? New ADB analysis finds that the US may be losing some of its safe-haven appeal, but shifting expectations about Fed policy were a key force behind the recent slide. #ADO2025

ADB’s work in Mongolia 🇲🇳 focuses on promoting inclusive growth and economic opportunity, investing in critical infrastructure, and building climate and economic resilience. Get this #ADBFactSheet for key facts and figures about ADB's Mongolia operations.

Decarbonizing businesses is key to building resilient supply chains. Our report with @UNDP highlights strategies to help businesses in @ASEAN member states track and manage their emissions through targeted tools, training, and finance.

US tariff hikes are already weakening regional and global growth. But a renewed escalation in US–PRC tariffs could slow growth even more, according to a new ADB analysis. #ADO2025

What legal foundations do countries need to join and access carbon markets? This publication offers practical guidance to help policymakers design legal and regulatory frameworks that could support market participation and attract private sector finance.

Empowering smallholder farmers with better financial access is key to improving food security in Asia and the Pacific. This book on agricultural finance features case studies that offer insights on how microfinance and digital tools can boost financial inclusion for farmers.

A study of nearly 300 Asian firms' corporate reports used AI to reveal patterns in environmental, social, & governance (ESG) discourse. It shows how textual data analysis using deep learning could give deeper insights into what drives ESG considerations across different regions.

Can income shock affect how households consume energy? This paper analyzed data from the Kyrgyz Republic to see how post-COVID-19 income decline affected household energy use. Its findings offer insights into how income shocks can slow progress toward a clean fuel transition.

Digital transformation is key to Pakistan’s sustainable growth. This report examines the country’s digital landscape, identifies key challenges, and makes actionable recommendations for stakeholders.

Digital solutions such as robotics and telemedicine can help address the needs of rapidly aging populations. This book analyzes demographic changes and explains why bridging the digital divide and investing in tech make elder care more equitable and efficient.

In Malaysia 🇲🇾 , ADB is actively supporting private sector development through initiatives in agribusiness, finance, and trade. This includes investments in agri-food products and working with banks to promote financing for climate adaptation and mitigation. #ADBFactSheet