Better environmental, social and governance performance is associated with lower default risk, and therefore lower funding costs.
09 Mar 2020
This brief summarizes ADB analysis of the global, regional, and economy- and sector-specific economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. It lays out the…
06 Mar 2020
Carbon dioxide emissions per capita in low- and middle-income Asian nations result in the positive prevalence of lung and respiratory diseases.
06 Mar 2020
This brief analyzes the potential economic impact of the new coronavirus outbreak on developing Asian economies across various scenarios.
06 Mar 2020
With 54 percent of the global population of 7.3 billion people living in cities, and the urban population projected in the next 30 years to reach 65…
05 Mar 2020
Japan and the People's Republic of China have recognized renewable energy as a solution to energy insecurity.
05 Mar 2020
The informal economy refers to all kinds of economic activities conducted unofficially in the market, and thereby unseen from official authorities.…
04 Mar 2020
The Thai Government is placing high hopes on its flagship project – the Eastern Economic Corridor special development zone, or EEC – as a game-changing…
04 Mar 2020
Japan must find a new strategy to increase its solar module installation and raise its self-sufficiency ratio in the primary energy supply.
04 Mar 2020
1. Established in 2007, the Clean Energy Financing Partnership Facility (CEFPF) helps developing member countries (DMCs) improve their energy security…
03 Mar 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak is affecting regional economies. To cope with grim growth prospects, governments are leaning on fiscal stimulus to weather the…
03 Mar 2020
Progressive integration of clearly defined environmental, social, and governance factors through regulatory measures offers economic benefits.
03 Mar 2020