Rural Road Connectivity and Local Economic Activity: Evidence from Sri Lanka’s Integrated Road Investment Program

This study evaluated the economic impact of the Integrated Road Investment Program (iRoad) financed by the Asian Development Bank in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka.

A Sourcebook for Engaging with Civil Society Organizations in Asian Development Bank Operations

With their unique strengths and specialized knowledge of their communities and constituencies, civil society organizations (CSOs) have an essential role to play in creating a more prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific. This publication provides guidance on how CSOs can be more effectively engaged in Asian Development Bank (ADB) operations to maximize the benefits for its developing member countries. It provides advice, templates, and tips for ADB staff and country officials to use when designing, implementing, and monitoring ADB-financed operations.

Inclusive Economic Growth Diagnosis Of Jambi Province

High economic growth is an achievement that is always expected and targeted by a country or region. However, whether this economic growth has been in line with the reduction in poverty, the decrease in unemployed people, and the provision of many and quality jobs is still in question. Thus, the problem that can be studied is whether Jambi Province has been in inclusive economic growth. And, what factors are calculated and analyzed in determining its inclusiveness. The method and data used are the adaptation of the main variables used by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the measure of the quality of economic growth is assessed from the IGI (Inclusive Growth Index). The result shows that IGI Jambi Province has an increasing trend during the 2016 – 2020 period, although it is stagnant at a satisfactory level of progress and at the level of satisfaction in 2019 it experienced growth compared to the previous year accompanied by an increase in several sub-dimensions such as the sub-dimension of productive workforce, economic infrastructure, poverty, health, education, sanitation and social protection.Meanwhile, the level of satisfaction with economic growth grew negatively, as well as the subdimensions of gender equality and constant income inequality. Keywords: Economic Growth, IGI, Inclusive Economic, Jambi.

The ADB COVID-19 Policy Database: A Guide to Understanding Changes in Sectoral Balances and Private Sector Financial Positions in 2020

The Asian Development Bank COVID-19 Policy Database recently added an entry on sector financial balances (SFBs). This addition to the policy database provides information for 35 economies on the financial positions of the private sector, government sector, and the rest of the world, which by construction add up to 0. Data used to calculate SFBs are obtained directly from flow-of-funds accounts. When this source is not available, we obtain data from the national accounts. We use SFBs to understand why the private sector balance moved into a large surplus in 2020. We argue that this surplus is a mirror image of the fiscal deficit.

Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction Annual Report 2020

The Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR) is a partnership between the Government of Japan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) that provides grants and technical assistance to reduce poverty in ADB’s developing member countries. It also promotes long-term social and economic development in the countries, to add substantive value and development impact to ADB assistance. This annual report covers the period from 1 January to 31 December 2020 and presents the background, project implementation progress, and achievements of the JFPR. It also highlights 2021 priorities.

Frequently Asked Questions on Goods and Works

This document aims to capture and disseminate knowledge on procurement procedures for projects financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The questions and answers were compiled based on ADB’s experience and interactions with executing and implementing agencies over the years while reviewing procurement transactions of ADB-financed projects in India, and issues raised in procurement clinics and trainings organized by the India Resident Mission’s Capacity Development Resource Center. The document is designed to serve as a ready reckoner for ADB’s executing and implementing agencies, particularly the newer ones, and to guide them on procurement matters in their day-to-day operations.