ADB Publications

As economies in Asia and the Pacific work to increase health care coverage, strategies to optimize spending efficiency will be critical. This study analyzed health spending efficiency across the region post-pandemic. Some key findings: 💰 East Asia excels in technical efficiency, while the Caucasus and Central Asia lead in allocative efficiency. 🔑 Key to efficiency: universal health coverage, population density, and education. 🎯 Recommended policy focus: Boost technical efficiency in health spending, with room to grow in allocation and overall investment. Learn more. ⬇️ https://ow.ly/ZAHA50U210F

How can we make power systems more resilient after a disaster? This guide suggests ways to upgrade disaster-damaged power systems with efficient and sustainable technology, enhancing climate and disaster resilience during recovery. Read the first few pages below. Download the full publication here. 👉 https://ow.ly/XVZY50U1WrN

The shift to a low-carbon economy is necessary but it could lead to market failure and job losses in carbon-intensive industries. Targeted macroeconomic policies can mitigate these risks and help speed up the transition of these industries to sustainability. Learn more. 👉 https://ow.ly/p3wm50U16Xg

Sri Lanka continues to advance toward its Sustainable Development Goals, with support from ADB. This brochure showcases our ongoing initiatives and strategic approach to fostering sustainable development across the nation. https://ow.ly/FRKM50U16zN

The latest Asian Development Review examines the key drivers of structural transformation in Asia and the Pacific. Key articles analyze trade-poverty linkages, the impact of demographic changes on productivity, the role of special economic zones in economic development, and many more. Read and download it here. 👉 https://ow.ly/6xMK50TvSyP

Schools, housing, and health centers are vital to community well-being. That's why we must protect and restore them first when disasters strike. Our guide shows how careful planning, sustainable building design, and retrofitting efforts can make these essential facilities more resilient to future disasters. Read the first few pages below. Download the full publication here. 👉 https://ow.ly/74Ub50U01ct

Asia’s building and construction sector is booming. As the region's building stock rapidly expands, prioritizing energy efficiency is key to lowering costs, reducing emissions, and enhancing affordability. Our new handbook provides practical tools to design, assess, and finance energy-efficient projects to make buildings greener and more climate resilient. Read the first few pages below. Download the full publication here. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gMHSiHXA

Recent analysis reveals that funding needs for older Asians will rise sharply from 2025 to 2065 due to aging populations. As labor income declines, public and private transfers will be crucial. Careful planning is needed to expand public transfers without risking economic stability. Learn more. 👉 https://ow.ly/PLZK50TwTsA

What do Samoan women need to grow their agribusinesses? Flexible lending, tailored business advice, and better market access to start. Learn how the ADB-backed Samoa Agribusiness Support project helped 26 women-owned agribusinesses, and why gender-responsive action is key to helping women scale up resilient ventures. Read and download it here. https://ow.ly/hCIQ50Tu1ab