The 2024 Regional Cooperation and Integration Conference highlights the urgency for a more harmonized approach to developing the critical minerals sector in Asia and the Pacific and of establishing ...

Social protection is defined as the set of policies and programs designed to reduce poverty and vulnerability by promoting efficient labor markets, diminishing people's exposure to risks, and ...

By utilizing detailed firm-level and customs data, the results show that foreign direct investment (FDI) in Viet Nam is geographically concentrated in the northern, central, and southern regions with ...

This plan outlines the Asian Development Bank’s enhanced support during 2022–2024 toward conserving and restoring ocean health and resilience and building a stronger blue economy for Asia and the ...

The rapid growth of China Railway Express has spurred collaboration among various players along the rail value chain between the People's Republic of China and the European Union. We delve into the ...

The 2023 Trade Finance Gaps, Growth, and Jobs Survey indicates that the global trade finance gap reached $2.5 trillion in 2022, impacting economic growth and development.

It argues that a green recovery is critical for Southeast Asia to reduce the risk of future pandemics, address climate change, create jobs, increase competitiveness, and achieve the Sustainable ...

Designed to help governments and development partners identify and address barriers, it offers a subregional breakdown and underscores the need for equitable access to funds to help countries meet ...

This report analyzes the potential for Nepal to transform its western Sudurpaschim Province into a sustainable tourism destination by stepping up investment in infrastructure and connectivity to ...

Additional Details Type Reports Series Comparative Analysis of Tax Administration in Asia and the Pacific Subjects Governance and public sector management Public financial management Taxation and ...

The ACGF is an ASEAN Infrastructure Fund initiative supporting governments in Southeast Asia to prepare and finance infrastructure projects that promote environmental sustainability and contribute to ...

This country gender assessment (CGA) provides a comprehensive, up-to-date gender analysis of key socioeconomic areas in the Kyrgyz Republic. It also reviews progress and identifies gaps in gender ...