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ADB Data Show the Impact of COVID-19 on Government Finance in Developing Asia

 

Many countries in developing Asia have been left with large negative fiscal balances due to the impact of COVID-19, ADB data show. A fiscal imbalance occurs when a government spends more money than it takes in through tax and other revenues.

Key Responses to COVID-19 by the Asia-Pacific Economies: An Update from the ADB COVID-19 Policy Database

 

ADB's COVID-19 Policy Database, launched on 20 April 2020, provides information on the key economic measures that authorities are taking to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Power of Data for Women and Girls

 

Household-level poverty and development data often masks key inequalities between men and women, particularly when it comes to the control of resources and assets. A new effort is underway to take a closer look.

How Much Should Asia Spend on Infrastructure?

 

The Asia and Pacific region's infrastructure has improved rapidly, but remains far from adequate.

Asian Economies: Making the Transition to High Income

 

Countries in developing Asia have moved more quickly and in greater numbers to join the ranks of middle-income economies than anywhere else in the world over the past 50 years.

Population and Aging in Asia: The Growing Elderly Population

 

Over the coming decades Asia will rapidly age, governments must prepare for this reality.

Remittances and Poverty Reduction in Asia

 

International remittances now represent the second most important source of external funds after foreign direct investment for all developing economies, including those in Asia. What impact are they having on reducing poverty?

Finance for All - Breaking the Barriers to Inclusion

 

A recent ADB Institute publication explores the experiences of advanced and developing economies in Europe and Asia in providing financial services to low-income households and small and medium-sized enterprises.

How Technology Affects Jobs in Asia

 

Developing countries in Asia have created 30 million jobs annually in industry and services over the past 25 years, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2018: How Technology Affects Jobs.

Results of ADB-supported Operations by S2030 Operational Priorities, 2020

 

Results of ADB operations that supported the seven Strategy 2030 operational priorities.

Data and Resources

 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Afghanistan
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Armenia
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Azerbaijan
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Bangladesh
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Bhutan
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Cambodia
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - China, People's Republic of
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Cook Islands

Data as of 2019

 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Fiji
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Georgia
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - India
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Indonesia
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Kazakhstan
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Kiribati

Data from 2010 to 2018

 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Kyrgyz Republic
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Lao People's Democratic Republic
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Maldives

Data from 2010 to 2019

 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Marshall Islands, Republic of

Data as of 2019

 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Micronesia, Federated States of

Data from 2019 to 2020

 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Mongolia
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Myanmar
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Nauru

Data as of 2019

 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Nepal
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Pakistan
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Palau

Data as of 2019

 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Papua New Guinea

Data from 2010 to 2019

 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Philippines
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Samoa
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Solomon Islands
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Sri Lanka
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Tajikistan
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Thailand
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Timor-Leste

Data from 2010 to 2019

 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Tonga
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Turkmenistan

Data from 2010 to 2018

 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Tuvalu

Data from 2010 to 2018

 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Uzbekistan
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Vanuatu

Data as of 2019 to 2020

 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Viet Nam
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review
 
 
2020 Development Effectiveness Review - Regional Projects
 

 

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