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A study of nighttime luminosity in Sri Lanka shows an uptake of local economic activities in areas connected by a large-scale road project.
Asia's rapid urbanization requires the balanced and holistic development of second-tier cities and towns to release pressure from congested megacities.
Experience from other countries shows online business registries are transparent and easy to use, encouraging enterprises to formalize their business.
Singapore pioneered road pricing as a tool to reduce traffic congestion and improved it over the years into a high-tech, pay-as-you-use system.
Disaster risk insurance can help countries in Asia and the Pacific to minimize losses from natural hazards.
A project assessed the threats facing the Meghna River and worked with stakeholders in ensuring the sustainable supply of safe drinking water for the city.
Response, recovery, and adaptation measures ensure the safety of commuters and make transport systems resilient to COVID-19 and future disasters.
A step-by-step guide explains the rationalization process and the key considerations and analytical requirements of each stage.
Here’s what worked and what didn’t for Asian Development Bank’s first regional technical assistance on innovation.
Regular consultations, monitoring, and follow-up measures can help successfully restore the income of project-affected persons.