Reports
Browse all publications highlighting ADB's sector or thematic work
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Working Together for Development Results: Lessons from ADB and Civil Society Organization Engagement in South Asia
This publication shows how ADB continues to explore new ways to deepen its relationship with civil society organizations (CSOs) and increase the impact of its development projects in South Asia.
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Unlocking the Economic and Social Value of Indonesia’s State-Owned Enterprises
This report provides an analysis of Indonesia's state-owned enterprises (SOEs), explores their prominent economic and social role, and explains how further reforms can unlock their commercial and developmental potential.
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Green Bond Market Survey for Indonesia: Insights on the Perspectives of Institutional Investors and Underwriters
This publication shares the results of a survey to help identify drivers, impediments, and priorities for Indonesia’s sustainable finance market to inform support for its development.
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Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor 2022: Volume II—The Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Its Impact on Small Firms in Central and West Asia
This thematic chapter shows how the Russian invasion of Ukraine and related sanctions are affecting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Central and West Asia and suggests policy responses to mitigate the impact.
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Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor 2022: Volume I—Country and Regional Reviews
This volume provides data and analysis on micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Central and West Asia to help policymakers support the development of these businesses.
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Disaster Displacement: Papua New Guinea Country Briefing
This Papua New Guinea country briefing outlines why events such as floods and earthquakes force thousands from their homes each year and shows how data can improve assistance as climate vulnerability and low development raise disaster risk.
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Building Resilience of the Urban Poor: The Potential for Disaster Risk Financing Solutions Used by Microfinance Institutions
This report shows how innovative finance solutions can bolster climate resilience in the fast-urbanizing Asia and the Pacific by helping microfinance institutions (MFIs) funnel emergency support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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Asia Bond Monitor – November 2022
This publication reviews recent developments in East Asian local currency (LCY) bond markets against a backdrop of deteriorating global financial conditions and provides an assessment of the outlook, risks, and policy options.
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Survey on Green Bonds and Sustainable Finance in ASEAN: Insights on the Perspectives of Institutional Investors and Underwriters
This publication analyzes interest in green bonds in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region to help guide development of sustainable bond markets.
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Gender-Responsive Procurement in Asia and the Pacific: An Opportunity for an Equitable Economic Future
This report shows how taking a gender-responsive approach to procurement that centers on buying from women-owned businesses can mainstream gender into trade to build more sustainable markets for women entrepreneurs in Asia and the Pacific.