Financing Infrastructure in Asia and the Pacific

Financing Infrastructure in Asia and the Pacific

Author: Naoyuki Yoshino

Publisher:

Published: 2017-08-30

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9784899740711

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Governments throughout the Asia-Pacific region recognize the catalyzing role of infrastructure investment for sustainable growth. Yet, they are faced with the problem of financing new infrastructure. This book provides the latest evidence on the impact of infrastructure investment on economic and social indicators. Presenting several country studies, the book explains how infrastructure investment can increase output, taxes, trade, and firm productivity. Based on this evidence, the book proposes innovative modes of infrastructure financing. Written by leading international experts in economic analysis of infrastructure, the book is an invaluable source for policy makers to better design infrastructure projects.


Aid for Trade in Asia and the Pacific

Aid for Trade in Asia and the Pacific

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2019-07-01

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 929261665X

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This publication explores how international trade is promoting economic empowerment through the increased participation of women and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. It highlights the roles of services and digital connectivity in facilitating diversification and inclusive economic transformation. The report examines recent trends in aid for trade in Asia and the Pacific and how it can do more to boost inclusive growth.


Regional Integration in the Asia Pacific Issues and Prospects

Regional Integration in the Asia Pacific Issues and Prospects

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2005-04-28

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 9264009175

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This report, published by the OECD's International Futures Programme in co-operation with the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre in Australia, aims to stimulate informed debate about the main integration issues facing the Asia-Pacific region in the ...


Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2021

Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2021

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher:

Published: 2021-08-24

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9789292690205

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This publication provides updated statistics on a comprehensive set of economic, financial, social, and environmental measures as well as select indicators for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report covers the 49 regional members of ADB. It discusses trends in development progress and the challenges to achieving inclusive and sustainable economic growth across Asia and the Pacific. This 52nd edition discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the challenges of meeting development targets, which needed urgent attention even before the global health crisis began. To put into practice the "leave no one behind" principle of the SDGs, the availability of more detailed and informative data is crucial. With the pandemic intensifying society's reliance on digital platforms for remote working and learning, as well as for shopping and entertainment, the 2021 report features a special supplement, Capturing the Digital Economy: A Proposed Measurement Framework and Its Applications, which is rooted in input-output analysis and uses readily available national accounts data. The study provides a sound basis on which to assess the relative importance of the digital economy in national and global production processes.


Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2017

Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2017

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2017-09-01

Total Pages: 518

ISBN-13: 9292579126

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The Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2017, the 48th edition of this series, includes the latest available economic, financial, social, and environmental indicators for the 48 regional members of the Asian Development Bank. It presents the latest key statistics on development issues concerning the economies of Asia and the Pacific to a wide audience, including policy makers, development practitioners, government officials, researchers, students, and the general public. Part I of this issue presents the current status of economies of Asia and the Pacific with respect to the Sustainable Development Goals based on selected indicators from the global indicator framework. This year's report also discusses results from an initiative to facilitate the compilation of statistics on asset ownership from a gender perspective. Part II comprises statistical indicators that capture economic, financial, social, and environmental developments. Part III presents key statistics and stylized facts on the phenomenon of global value chains.


Food Security in Asia and the Pacific

Food Security in Asia and the Pacific

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2013-08-01

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 9292542257

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This synthesis report is the result of close, collaborative research initiated by the Asian Development Bank in partnership with Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada; the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation; and the Liu Institute for Global Issues at the University of British Columbia. Fourteen background papers were commissioned to investigate food security issues particularly pertinent for Asia and the Pacific. The report synthesizes and collates the primary findings from these papers to articulate key policy challenges and opportunities related to food security in the region.


Inequality in Asia and the Pacific

Inequality in Asia and the Pacific

Author: Ravi Kanbur

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-02-24

Total Pages: 437

ISBN-13: 1134670206

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Asia’s rapid economic growth has led to a significant reduction in extreme poverty, but accompanied by rising inequality. This book deals with three questions: What have been the trends of inequality in Asia and the Pacific? What are the key drivers of rising inequality in the region? How should Asian countries respond to the rising inequality? Technological change, globalization, and market-oriented reform have been the key drivers of Asia’s remarkable growth and poverty reduction, but they have also had significant distribution consequences. These three drivers of growth cannot be hindered because they are the sources of productivity improvement and betterment of quality of life. This book will be useful to those interested in policy options that could be deployed by Asian countries in confronting rising inequality.


Meeting Asia's Infrastructure Needs

Meeting Asia's Infrastructure Needs

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2017-02-01

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 9292577549

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Infrastructure is essential for development. This report presents a snapshot of the current condition of developing Asia's infrastructure---defined here as transport, power, telecommunications, and water supply and sanitation. It examines how much the region has been investing in infrastructure and what will likely be needed through 2030. Finally, it analyzes the financial and institutional challenges that will shape future infrastructure investment and development.