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Presents a review and assessment of the governance, infrastructure, and financing aspects of hospital care in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. Fast demographic growth, poor access to and utilization of health services, an underfunded public health system, and fragmented reform initiatives are among the key challenges in the province.

Examines how an Energy Resilience Fund can be designed to overcome the investment challenges by providing financial incentives for renewable energy developers. Ther report makes recommendations for the fund's scope, structure, institutional design, function, and operation. Potential funding sources are also assessed.

Article 6 of the Paris Agreement lays the foundation for countries to use cooperative approaches in achieving and raising climate ambitions articulated in their respective nationally determined contributions.

Highlights effective approaches to poverty reduction by providing broader access to economic opportunities; promoting resilience, and empowering communities through improved governance. Stories about experiences gained from the successful implementation of projects serve as examples of how to develop better policies.

Growth in developing Asia is moderating but remains robust. As global trade slows and investment weakens, regional growth forecasts are trimmed from Asian Development Outlook 2019 by 0.3 percentage points for 2019 and by 0.1 points for 2020 compared to April forecasts.

The theme chapter of this issue of the Asia Bond Monitor investigates the effect of bond market development on the risk-taking decisions of banks. The analysis finds that a well-functioning capital market can contribute to the soundness of the banking sector: bond market development reduces banks' risks and supports credit creation.

This report contains the comprehensive reports of the ASEAN+3 Bond Market Forum Sub-Forum 1 (SF1) and Sub-Forum 2 (SF2). The SF1 report (Volume 1) analyzes the harmonization and standardization of the existing bond markets in the ASEAN+3. It also contains the individual market guides of 11 economies under the ASEAN+3 Bond Market Forum (ABMF). The SF2 report (Volume 2) provides an overview of the ASEAN+3 bond markets and their infrastructures, as well as issues confronted by each bond market in the region. It also presents bond-market infrastructure diagrams, domestic bond transaction flows, and cross-border bond transaction flows, which can help the reader to visually navigate the existing bond market infrastructures in the region. The report is the product of the collaborative efforts of the National Members and Experts and International Experts of the ABMF in cooperation with the Asian Development Bank's Office of Regional Economic Integration.

Discusses how the 11 CAREC countries can improve regional energy connectivity and implement priority reforms to scale up investments and promote green energy. This publication also proposes measures to empower women in the energy sector and build knowledge through new institutional partnerships.

Reviews economic cooperation and integration in Asia and the Pacific and looks at how technology could boost productivity in aging economies. The publication examines trade and global value chains, cross-border investment, financial integration, the movement of people, and subregional cooperation.

Focuses on how Asian Development Fund (ADF) grants are uplifting the lives of millions of the most vulnerable people in Asia and the Pacific. The publication features 34 stories that use the voices and perspectives of beneficiaries to showcase ADF support to the region's low-income countries.

Presents the latest statistics on a comprehensive set of economic, financial, social, environmental, and SDG indicators for the 49 regional members of the Asian Development Bank. The Key Indicators are designed to serve as a resource for information on development issues across the region for a wide audience.

The Kyrgyz Republic has improved its per capita income and living standards and is on the threshold of becoming a lower-middle-income economy. Looking ahead, the main challenge is to build on these successes to stimulate economic growth. This book identifies the economic and governance reforms needed within key sectors to drive this growth.

Tracks the employability of 1,216 computer and software engineering graduates from 9 universities in Bangladesh. The report also assesses the accessibility, quality, and relevance of computer and software engineering university programs and identifies possible areas for improvement.

Puts into perspective the number, nature, and management of complaints from project-affected people as dealt with by project-level grievance redress mechanisms (GRMs). It finds that most complaints are effectively addressed by GRMs and that the number of projects with complaints is a small fraction of ADB's active portfolio.

This country diagnostic assessment seeks to strengthen financial preparedness for disasters in Nepal, focusing on insurance and other risk transfer instruments. It explores the application of disaster risk financing solutions by the government, businesses, and households; related demand and supply constraints; and opportunities for improvement.

A key finding is the considerable business financing gap in the region, particularly for small-medium enterprises and sectors such as agriculture and fisheries. The report suggests that state-owned banks could address this demand, but would need to do so on commercial terms and without distorting local markets.

Recommends how Indonesia and Timor-Leste can enhance cross-border cooperation and integration to help boost economic growth and reduce poverty. The report focuses on opportunities in the tourism and livestock sectors and reviews transport connectivity, trade, and the business and investment climate.

Assesses the threats facing the Meghna River and identifies protection measures needed to ensure that it can provide a sustainable and safe supply of drinking water. These measures include designating ecological critical areas, promoting cleaner industrial production, monitoring pollution, and controlling wastewater discharges.

This assessment describes issues facing the school education system in Pakistan, highlights the challenges, and suggests some possible directions for reform-with a focus on two provinces: Sindh and Punjab.

Examines improving food safety and quality; inclusive and sustainable, safe and environment-friendly agriculture products; and value chains for safe and environment-friendly agriculture products.

Explores how international trade is promoting economic empowerment through the increased participation of women and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. This report highlights the roles of services and digital connectivity in facilitating diversification and inclusive economic transformation.

Offers an analytical framework that allows for more systemic assessments of distributed ledger technology and its applications. This report examines the evolution and typology of the emergent technology, its existing and projected applications, and regulatory and policy issues that they entail.

The first edition of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Monitor tracks the development of the PPP business environment as well as the challenges of doing PPPs in nine of the developing member countries (DMCs) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB): Bangladesh, the People's Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam. It is divided into four main categories: Regulatory Framework, Institutional Capacity for Implementation, PPP Market Maturity, and Financial Facilities. The PPP Monitor aims to increase the level and quality of private sector participation in infrastructure in the ADB's DMCs by serving as an active platform for dialogue between the public and private sectors.

Prepared for the Cross-Border Settlement Infrastructure Forum (CSIF) to support its efforts to establish central securities depository and real-time gross settlement linkages. Aims to build a common understanding among CSIF members about international standards and gateways for these linkages.

In line with recent development progress in Asia and the Pacific, ADB's development effectiveness is assessed and areas where ADB's performance needs to be strengthened are identified.

Presents the contributions of the Asian Development Bank's Rural Connectivity Investment Program (RCIP) in five states: Assam, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal. Enhanced connectivity has improved the quality of life in the five RCIP states and contributed to a range of socioeconomic benefits for the rural communities served.

Looks at results human capital and economic empowerment, the creation of spaces for women's voices to be heard, and the promotion of equal rights. The case study affirms that a gender-inclusive design, coupled with effective implementation, gives women and men equal access to project benefits.

Explains the evaluation strategic investment priorities of the Lao PDR and ADB in the agriculture, natural resources, and rural development sector. The publication highlights sector performance, priority development constraints, government strategy, other development partner support, and past experience and future sector strategy.

Focuses on the analysis of fiscal requirements to achieve the social protection agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals. Also outlined are options to close the gaps in population coverage and adequacy of protection of social assistance, health care, and social insurance systems of ADB developing members over the next decade.