Publications

  • Books
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  • Reports
    Publications highlighting ADB’s sector or thematic work.
  • Brochures and Flyers
    Brief topical policy issues, Country Fact sheets and statistics.
  • Serials
    Magazines and journals exploring development issues.
  • Conference Proceedings
    Papers or presentations at ADB and development events
  • Guides
    Reference documents for ADB operations

New Publications

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Feb 2012

Accountability Mechanism: Compliance Review Brochure (Hindi Translation)

This brochure provides an overview of the ADB Accountability Mechanism and Compliance Review.

Jan 2012

Willingness to Pay and Inclusive Tariff Designs for Improved Water Supply Services in Khulna, Bangladesh

The study investigates willingness to pay for improved water supply services in Khulna, Bangladesh, using a contingent valuation method.

Jan 2012

Biofuels in the Greater Mekong Subregion

This paper reviews existing literature and integrates various themes to provide an overview of four main issues related to biofuels deployment in the GMS: the need for alternative energy, risks to food security, considerations for environmental management, and opportunities for rural development.

Jan 2012

Sustainable Health Care Financing in the Republic of Palau

This policy brief describes the successful development in 2008–2009 of draft legislation aimed at reforming health care financing in Palau, and its enactment by the legislature and signature by the President of the country in 2010.

Jan 2012

Food for All: Investing in Food Security in Asia and the Pacific - Issues, Innovations, and Practices

To address food security in a sustainable manner, on 7–9 July 2010, ADB, FAO and IFAD joined hands to convene the Investment Forum for Food Security in Asia and the Pacific. This book distills the wealth of information and depth of discussions derived from the proceedings of this landmark forum.

Key Resources

Upcoming

  • Asian Development Outlook 2012
  • Water Operational Plan 2011-2020
  • Cambodia: Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Assessment, Strategy and Roadmap
  • Urban Transport Strategy to Combat Climate Change
  • Flood Risk Management in the People’s Republic of China: Learning to Live with Flood Risk
  • Cambodia: Country Poverty Analysis