Author: Asian Development BankPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Developing countries
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Technical Assistance (financed from the Japan Special Fund) for Capacity Building and Regional Cooperation for Economic Statistics in Selected Pacific Developing Member Countries
Author: Asian Development BankPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Developing countries
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Meeting Asia's Infrastructure Needs
Author: Asian Development BankPublisher: Asian Development Bank
ISBN: 9292577549
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
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.
Japan's System of Official Development Assistance
Author: Micheline BeaudryPublisher: IDRC
ISBN: 088936883X
Category : Developing countries
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Japans System of Official Development Assistance
Regional Public Goods
Author: Antoni EstevadeordalPublisher: IDB
ISBN: 1931003858
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 455
Book Description
Financing Infrastructure in Asia and the Pacific
Author: Naoyuki YoshinoPublisher:
ISBN: 9784899740711
Category : Infrastructure (Economics)
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
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.
Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction
Author: Asian Development BankPublisher: Asian Development Bank
ISBN: 9292573373
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
The Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR) Annual Report 2014 is the 14th such report and covers the period 1 January–31 December 2014. It presents JFPR’s background and rationale, implementation progress, and achievements. Established in May 2000, JFPR provides direct grant assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable groups in developing members of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) while fostering long-term social and economic development. The grants target poverty reduction initiatives with the direct participation of nongovernment organizations, community groups, and civil society. In 2009, the Government of Japan and ADB expanded the scope of JFPR to include provision of support to developing members through capacity development, policy and advisory, research and development, and project preparatory technical assistance.
Annual Report
Author: Asian Development BankPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Banks and banking
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Annual Report for ...
Author: Asian Development BankPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Banks and banking
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
Global Trends 2040
Author: National Intelligence CouncilPublisher: Cosimo Reports
ISBN: 9781646794973
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
"The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic marks the most significant, singular global disruption since World War II, with health, economic, political, and security implications that will ripple for years to come." -Global Trends 2040 (2021) Global Trends 2040-A More Contested World (2021), released by the US National Intelligence Council, is the latest report in its series of reports starting in 1997 about megatrends and the world's future. This report, strongly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, paints a bleak picture of the future and describes a contested, fragmented and turbulent world. It specifically discusses the four main trends that will shape tomorrow's world: - Demographics-by 2040, 1.4 billion people will be added mostly in Africa and South Asia. - Economics-increased government debt and concentrated economic power will escalate problems for the poor and middleclass. - Climate-a hotter world will increase water, food, and health insecurity. - Technology-the emergence of new technologies could both solve and cause problems for human life. Students of trends, policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics, journalists and anyone eager for a glimpse into the next decades, will find this report, with colored graphs, essential reading.
Technical Assistance (financed from the Japan Special Fund) for the Asian Environmental Outlook
Author: Asian Development BankPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Asia
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description