ADBI Recommended Reading
The Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) works to identify effective development strategies and improve the capacity for sound development in ADB member countries. Here is a selection of their work related to four areas the Reconnecting Asia Project covers: climate change and sustainability, energy, regional integration, and infrastructure finance. This page will be updated as new research becomes available.
Climate Change and Sustainability
Climate Change Innovation and Action in Asia and the Pacific, January 2014
Climate Proofing ADB’s Investments in the Transport Sector, January 2015
Economic Analysis of Climate Proofing Investment Projects, September 2015
Green Freight in the Greater Mekong Subregion, April 2015
Improving Connectivity to Support Livelihoods and Gender Equality, October 2015
Technologies to Support Climate Change Adaptation in Developing Asia, November 2014
Energy
Assessment of Power Sector Reforms in Asia, July 2015
Clean Energy Program: Accelerating Low-Carbon Development in Asia and the Pacific Region, June 2015
Improving Energy Efficiency and Reducing Emissions Through Intelligent Railway Station Buildings, September 2015
Integrating Strategic Environmental Assessment into Power Planning, July 2015
Knowledge and Power: Lessons from ADB Energy Projects, October 2015
Sustainable Energy for All—Tracking Progress in Asia and the Pacific, September 2015
Regional Integration
Aid for Trade in Asia and the Pacific: Thinking Forward About Trade Costs and the Digital Economy, July 2015
Connecting South Asia and Southeast Asia, May 2013
Economic Corridor Development for Inclusive Asian Regional Integration, January 2014
How Can Special Economic Zones Catalyze Economic Development?, December 2015
Infrastructure for a Seamless Asia, September 2009
Regional Cooperation and Integration in a Changing World, January 2013
Regional Cooperation and Integration: Experiences in Asia and the Pacific, June 2013
Infrastructure Finance
Local Currency Bonds and Infrastructure Finance in ASEAN+3, July 2015
Reforming the Financing System for the Road Sector in the People’s Republic of China, August 2015
User’s Guide to Procurement of Works—Small Contracts: Standard Bidding Document, March 2014