This working paper from the Asian Development Bank examines the risks and benefits of biotechnology in relation to human health, the environment, and Agriculture. IN this context it aims to identify measures to minimise adverse impacts, explore the use of biotechnology to reduce poverty and achieve food security in Asia and develop policies and strategies for ADB to support biotechnology in developing countries in Asia

Asian Development Outlook 2015 forecasts that the 6,3% rate of gross domestic produkt expansion achieved in 2014 will continue into 2015 and 2016

It offers economic analysis and forecasts, as well as an examination of social development issues, for most countries in Asia

This Outlook 2013 looks at governance in developing Asia. Even as the region energetically closes its income gap with advanced economies, a wide gap in governance remains

Asian Development Outlook 2014 Update reviews global value chains and how these cross-border production networks have enhanced income and employment in East and Southeast Asia

The Asian Development Outlook 2001 Update examines the economic effects of the terror attacks on the United States and its aftermath on developing Asia and the Pacific economies

The ADB energy for all and water for all programs from an important part of ADB's work on infrastructure and the provision of utility services

With corruption becoming a focus of public attention in Asian and Pacific societies, 23 governments, including Australia, China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, have joined forces to endorse an anti-corruption action plan. Providing experts and policy makers with a tool for analyzing the efficiency and effectiveness of anti-corruption reforms

Developing countries in Asia are proving to be more resilient to the global economic slowdown than was previously expected. Somewhat stronger growth is expected for both this year and next. Developing Asia as a whole is proving to be more resilient to the global economic slowdown than was expected when Asian Development Outlook 2009 (ADO 2009) was published in March this year. Consequently, this Update sees somewhat stronger growth for both this year and next than was earlier forecast.

This edition sees developing Asia emerging from the recent crisis and posting a strong recovery in the next 2 years, as a moderate global recovery supports a modest revival in global trade. Investment is expected to remain strong and private consumption is anticipated to improve. Inflation will pick up, but at manageable levels