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A New Look at Special Economic Zones in Asia-ADB
Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea (Democratic People's Republic of), Korea, Republic of, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
ADB
2015
As countries in developing Asia adjust to shifting global economic realities – including lower trade volumes, volatile commodity prices, and ongoing slow growth in industrial ec...
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The Role of Special Economic Zones in Improving Effectiveness of Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Corridors
Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea (Democratic People's Republic of), Korea, Republic of, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
ADB
2018
The paper brings together the wider literature and the GMS evidence to assess the arguments and modalities for harnessing SEZs for border development. The report concludes with ...
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ASIAN ECONOMIC INTEGRATION REPORT 2015: How can special economic zones catalyze economic development?
Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Timor-Leste, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea (Democratic People's Republic of), Korea, Republic of, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Viet Nam
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
ADB
2015
Special economic zones (SEZs) can play a catalytic role in economic development, provided the right business environment and policies are put in place. In Asia, SEZs can facili...
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Asian Economic Integration Report 2017: The Era of Financial Interconnectedness
Cambodia, China, India, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Asian Development Bank
2017
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 g...
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ADB through the decades: ADB's fifth decade (2007-2016)
Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Ananya Basu
2017
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)
Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Valerie Hill and Edeena Pike
2017
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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Nature-Based Solutions For Building Resilience in Towns and Cities
Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam
Advocacy and promotional materials
Asian Development Bank
2016
This publication summarizes the rich seven-volume “Resource Kit on Building Resilience and Sustainability in Mekong Towns.” It includes the principles of green infrastructure an...
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Southeast Asia and the Economics of Global Climate Stabilization
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam
Issue and policy briefs
David A. Raitzer et al.
2015
The study applies two global dynamic economy–energy– environment models: the World Induced Technical Change Hybrid (WITCH) model, which focuses on the detailed representation of...