Enabling effective legal and judicial systems for a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific
A functioning legal and judicial system establishes, implements, and enforces laws and regulations fairly, consistently, and ethically
“The rule of law is needed to sustain development momentum
and to ensure that the benefits of growth are equitably and widely shared.”
– ADB Strategy 2030
Our Work
Establishing and strengthening legal and regulatory frameworks and building the capacity of stakeholders for a more sustainable and climate-resilient planet
Helping to break down barriers for fair access to justice and eliminating violence against women and girls
Enabling a conducive environment for the expansion of the digital economy, fintech development, and the digitalization of trade
Supporting an enabling environment to boost private sector growth, public-private partnerships, and foreign direct investment and trade
News and Events
Events
Flagship Programs
Asian Judges Network on Environment
A network of senior judges across Asia and the Pacific committed to judicial capacity building and multilateral exchanges on environmental and climate change adjudication
Model Forest Act Initiative (MoFAI)
A global partnership to produce a legal toolkit for policy makers, legislators, civil society organisations, and judiciaries for effective and sustainable forest management and conservation
Developing Climate and Environmental Law Champions
Building the next generation of climate change and environmental law experts by enhancing the capacity of legal educators and lawyers for better implementation and enforcement of laws
Legal Readiness for Climate Finance and Climate Investment
Modernizing laws to optimize options for climate finance and address legal barriers to climate investments