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Development of transgenic teak (Tectona grandis) expressing a cry1AB genefor control of the skeletoniser
Teak (Tectona grandis) is one of the exotic forest species that has been planted in Malaysia. Teak skeletoniser, Paliga damastesalis, causes minor to considerable damage to teak...
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Strategic Environmental Assessment in the Greater Mekong Subregion
The experience and capacity to conduct strategic environmental assessments (SEAs) have improved considerably in recent years in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries....
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Catalyzing Green Finance: A Concept for Leveraging Blended Finance for Green Development
The origins of this publication can be traced back to discussions between an Asian Development Bank (ADB) team led by Ayumi Konishi, director general for East Asia Department,...
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Building Resiliency in the Pacific: How ADB is Addressing Climate Change and Disaster Risks
The Pacific operations of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) cover 14 developing member countries (DMCs). These countries have established national policies and institutions to...
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Assessing Financial Protection against Disasters: A Guidance Note on Conducting a Disaster Risk Finance Diagnostic
The World Bank and Asian Development Bank have worked in more than 50 countries to (i) quantify the economic and fiscal impact of disasters; (ii) take stock of existing...
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Asian Economic Integration Report 2017: The Era of Financial Interconnectedness
This year’s Asian Economic Integration Report (AEIR) continues to chronicle progress in regional cooperation and integration (RCI) in Asia and the Pacific. Despite an improved...
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ADB through the decades: ADB's fifth decade (2007-2016)
The year 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). To commemorate this event, ADB has produced ADB Through the Decades, a series of volumes to provide...
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ADB through the decades: ADB's fourth decade (1997-2006)
The year 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). To commemorate this event, ADB has produced ADB Through the Decades, a series of volumes to provide...
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UNICEF Annual Report 2016: Lao People's Democratic Republic
The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) in 2016 witnessed a new Government and National Assembly; the implementation of the 8th National Socio-Economic Development Plan...
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Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific 2016: SDG Baseline Report
The report presents the SDG baseline for the Asia and the Pacific both at the regional and sub-regional level for selected targets of each SDG. It uses the latest country data...
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Joint Statement Between ASEAN and China on Further Deepening the Cooperation on Infrastructure Connectivity
The Heads of State/Government of the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the People’s Republic of China, gathered on the 50th Anniversary of...
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Renewable Energy Developments and Potential in the Greater Mekong Subregion
Renewable energy alternatives in the form of solar, wind, biomass, and biogas address these imperatives, not as solutions but as nonetheless important steps toward sustainable...
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Education 2030: Incheon Declaration and Framework for Action for the Implementation of SDG 4
UNESCO together with UNICEF, the World Bank, UNFPA, UNDP, UN Women and UNHCR organized the World Education Forum 2015 in Incheon, Republic of Korea, from 19 – 22 May 2015,...
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UNESCO Science Report: toward 2030, Global Overview
For two decades now, the UNESCO Science Report series has been mapping science, technology and innovation (STI) around the world on a regular basis. Since STI do not evolve in a...
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The Global Gender Gap Report 2017
The Global Gender Gap Index was first introduced by the World Economic Forum in 2006 as a framework for capturing the magnitude of gender-based disparities and tracking their...
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Fostering Competitive Cities and Urban Areas in the Greater Mekong Subregion: Building Inclusive Economic Clusters Sustainably
This discussion paper focuses on the urban aspects of Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) corridor development and the institutional framework that will be needed to implement...
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Reducing Global Poverty Through Universal Primary and Secondary Education
The eradication of poverty and the provision of equitable and inclusive quality education for all are two intricately linked Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As this year’s...
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More Than One Half of Children and Adolescents Are Not Learning Worldwide
This paper presents the first estimates for a key target of Sustainable Development Goal 4, which requires primary and secondary education that lead to relevant and effective...
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Green Growth Opportunities for Asia
This paper assesses the low-carbon economy in Asia: how large it is today and how well it will fare in the future. Using patent and trade data, it analyzes the potential of...
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Banking on the Future of Asia and the Pacific
The origins of this book lie in plans to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The Inaugural Meeting of the Bank opened on 24...