{"product_id":"adb-through-the-decades-adbs-first-decade-1966-1976-9789292579135","title":"Adb Through the Decades: Adb's First Decade (1966-1976)","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Asian Development Bank\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Asian Development Bank\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Asian Development Bank\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Regional Studies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 5-volume publication, ADB through the Decades, provides a historical account of how ADB has evolved to respond to the dynamic changes across the Asia and Pacific region over the past 5 decades. This first volume from the series explains how the idea of a regional development bank for Asia emerged and gained support, and how ADB established itself as a sound and credible institution. When ADB was established in 1966, the Asia and Pacific region was undergoing a process of deep change. Several countries gained independence and a sense of regional identity was emerging. The region was defined by poverty and feeding people remained a primary concern, even while the Green Revolution was under way. The first oil crisis in 1973 tested many Asian economies. This volume explains the beginnings of a regional development bank for Asia. During its formative years, ADB dealt with administrative, organizational, and funding issues to establish itself as a sound and credible institution. ADB's first President, Takeshi Watanabe, envisioned ADB's role as Asia's family doctor. The Bank conducted several studies to have a fuller understanding of the region before lending on energy, transport, agriculture, and finance gained momentum during the latter half of the first decade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46474126131351,"sku":"9789292579135","price":1847.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9789292579135.jpg?v=1766266117","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/adb-through-the-decades-adbs-first-decade-1966-1976-9789292579135","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}