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Provides a regional approach to improving gender mainstreaming and strengthening the equal access of men and women to economic opportunities in five operational clusters. This document complements national plans in line with the CAREC 2030 strategic framework's road map to gender mainstreaming.

This step-by-step manual describes procedures for climate change adjustments relative to extreme rainfall and local sea level estimates. The principles presented are based on worked examples discussed in the knowledge product accompanied by this manual. While the overall approach on climate change adjustment procedures and calculations are intended to be as transparent as possible, key sources of information and assumptions are open to scrutiny as some elements may be affected by rapid advancements in science and technology. It is essential for data to be periodically reviewed, in line with the latest reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is causing an unprecedented global impact on cities across the world. This guidance note aims to support cities in developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to effectively and immediately respond to the crisis, and to "e;build back better"e; in the short and medium terms. It is anchored to the principles outlined in ADB's Strategy 2030 Operational Plan for Priority 4: Making Cities More Livable and also considers the public health and economic impacts of the pandemic. The guidance note is one of a series produced by ADB for key sectors and thematic areas.

These guidelines explain how the ASEAN+3 Multi-Currency Bond Issuance Framework (AMBIF) relates to the professional Cambodian bond market. They highlight market characteristics that are significant for issuers and investors and review the regulatory processes required for issuing different types of debt securities.

This guidance note underscores the potential of education technology (EdTech) solutions in transforming learning teaching and training systems, especially during and after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Highlights trends in emerging East Asian local currency bond markets and explores bank efficiency and financing for a sustainable recovery. The publication discusses the importance of green and social finance in ensuring a sustainable recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

This study of the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on the aviation industry in Central Asia Regional Cooperation (CAREC) countries finds opportunities for reform and restructuring to facilitate fast recovery.

Sufficient provisioning for health and social protection will help support a swift inclusive recovery in Pacific island countries. This edition of the Pacific Economic Monitor discusses the outlook for 2021 and key issues for recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis, including vaccine procurement and distribution.

These guidelines describe how to develop a design and monitoring framework (DMF) for an Asian Development Bank (ADB) project. The DMF communicates the planned performance of a project. As a link between project design, implementation, and evaluation, it provides the basis for the project performance management system. The purpose of these guidelines is to help improve the quality and consistency of DMFs across ADB.

Explores the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the future of the job market in Viet Nam. The report assesses how jobs tasks and skills are being transformed particularly in logistics and agro-processing.

Explores the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the future of Cambodia's job market, particularly in tourism and garment manufacturing as the top two industries with the largest employment in the country.

This second volume of the Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor (ASM) focuses on the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in developing Asia.

Presents a study on the availability and provision of long-term care (LTC) in Mongolia. The publication discusses findings from the analysis and offers recommendations for the development of LTC systems in the country.

Examines how smart ports in the Pacific can support trade, resilience, and more inclusive economic growth. Maritime trade is an essential lifeline for the island nations of the Pacific. This study explores how to adapt international smart port best practices to the Pacific context.

Presents a case study in East Java, Indonesia, about ADB's collaboration with local governments and other stakeholders in monitoring, implementing, raising awareness, and advocating for the Sustainable Development Goals.

This first volume of the Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor (ASM)reviews micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Southeast Asia. It provides data and analysis as a resource for evidence-based policy design on MSME development.

Discusses how human-centred principles and methods can be applied to improve the design of policies and projects to increase positive impacts for beneficiaries. The book discusses principles and methods for human-centred design and features practical examples, and presents a case study on Indonesia's maritime sector to demonstrate the benefits.

Presents the first quantitative assessment of the impact of climate change on a protected area in Mongolia and helps identify adaptation measures to build climate resilience for biodiversity conservation, livelihoods, and tourism.

Discusses an analysis of an alternative road's impact on Almaty in Kazakhstan and Issyk-Kul in the Kyrgyz Republic in driving tourism and economic development, exploring the potential of a more direct link between the countries

Sets out the long-term vision, objectives, programs, and targets to promote sustainable, safe, and inclusive tourism development in the region. The strategy also aims to enhance the region's attraction as a competitive tourism destination globally

Outlines key blockchain use cases that demonstrate how digital solutions can be applied to facilitate domestic and cross-border trade in Maldives. The Asian Development Bank is helping Maldives implement a robust domestic and regional trade system under the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation program.

Provides detailed information about the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) and the challenges and opportunities for developing countries in Asia and the Pacific to benefit from the scheme as a source of carbon offsets.