ADB Publications

Green hydrogen could accelerate Asia and the Pacific’s clean energy transition, but investment in developing countries faces high costs and policy barriers. This paper offers insights that can help decision-makers navigate the hydrogen value chain and unlock its potential. Read and download it here. 👉 https://ow.ly/XFXL50TpPjf

Why should we prioritize rebuilding water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems when disasters hit? Highlighting the risks of disease when WASH infrastructure is damaged, our report shows how to make wastewater, hygiene, and surface water management more climate and disaster resilient. Read the first few pages below. Download the full publication here. 👉 https://ow.ly/yvB350TVan7

Tomorrow, Oct. 31, we're releasing a new report examining climate change in Asia and the Pacific, featuring updated climate impact data and regional perception surveys. Join our webinar to learn more about the report's findings and policy solutions that can help governments address multiple climate-related challenges. 🗓️ 31 October, 10 am (GMT+8) 📲 Register here: https://ow.ly/MlCH50TU8i9

How can Asia crack down on trade-based money laundering by criminal gangs and terror organizations? An ADB-led pilot project in countries including Pakistan and Bangladesh shows how deepening data collection and enriching suspicious transaction reports could boost investigations. Discover how its results could help curb illicit transactions and drive greater trade transparency. https://ow.ly/IAeA50TpLiv

India’s growing energy demand is creating opportunities for investments in energy efficient, climate-smart infrastructure technologies. Find out how small and medium-sized enterprises can drive these investments and secure the financing needed to adopt low-carbon technologies. Read and download our report. 👉 https://ow.ly/Z6GL50TpIXE

Despite its vast oil, gas, and mineral wealth, Kazakhstan’s economic growth in recent years had been modest. Our new study in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) explains why diversifying Kazakhstan's resource economy through increased global value chain participation can stimulate growth and accelerate its shift to a high-income economy. Read the first few pages below. Download the full report here. https://ow.ly/Btre50TTLFo

What factors raise depression risk as people age? This study uses microlevel data to explore how aging, environment, and social factors impact the well-being of older people in China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea—three societies with rapidly aging populations. Learn more. https://ow.ly/hkO550TTKUy

The UNIDROIT - International Institute for the Unification of Private Law’s (UNIDROIT) Principles on Digital Assets and Private Law offer common ground and guidance for resolving legal issues involving digital assets, including cryptocurrencies. Learn more about the key aspects of these principles and how they can help shape national laws to ensure safe and efficient cross-border financial transactions. Read it here. 👉 https://ow.ly/RxbG50TT84G

How are Nepal’s 50,000-plus civil society organizations helping drive sustainable development? This brief details their evolution and highlights their critical role in improving women’s rights, tackling climate change, and transforming communities. https://ow.ly/l0zx50TnrJg

When disasters devastate vital transport networks, what’s the best way to build back better? From roads to railways, this guide shows how intelligent transport systems, green networks, and greater capacity can support disaster recovery and boost sustainable connectivity. Read the first few pages below. Download the full publication here. 👉 https://ow.ly/31yY50TScZb