Resources
Legal Blueprint for Developing and Regulating Carbon Markets: Guidance for Law and Policymakers
The publication seeks to help governments foster an enabling legal and regulatory environment for carbon finance and private investment by promoting legal clarity for market participants, social and environmental integrity, and alignment with international standards.
International Commercial Arbitration Handbook for Judges (Uzbekistan) (available in Russian, Uzbek, and English)
The development of international commercial arbitration, and the establishment of an arbitration-friendly jurisdiction, hinge significantly on strong judicial support throughout the arbitration proceedings. Judicial support is crucial in the enforcement of the arbitration agreement and recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards.
Unlocking the Potential of Islamic Finance in the Philippines: A Market Analysis and Landscape Report
This report explores the potential of Islamic Finance in the Philippines for domestic and international investors. By examining the country's economic health and financial sector, as well as analyzing demographics, consumer behavior, and demand, the report identifes a promising potential market for Shariah-compliant financial products and services. This is further supported and reinforced by the government’s support and key milestones achieved in building an enabling Islamic finance ecosystem in the country.
Post-Conference Booklet: Strengthening Insolvency Systems in Asia and the Pacific
The Post-Conference Booklet of the Strengthening Insolvency Systems in Asia Conference provides a comprehensive account of the proceedings of the event held on 15-16 December 2022 at the ADB Headquarters. It synthesizes the insights of insolvency law reform experts who explored ways to enhance restructuring and insolvency frameworks in Asia and the Pacific.
Bridging the Gap: Empowering Smallholder Farmers through Access to Finance
As the global population grows, smallholder farmers who produce about 30% of the world’s food will play a key role in meeting rapidly increasing demand for more foods. ADB aims to bridge the smallholder finance gap by supporting the development and deployment of tailored legal toolkits.
Gatekeeper or Concierge? The Regulation of Corporate Governance and Auditing
What is the “comply or explain” approach to corporate governance? How well does this principles-based approach work? This presentation provides a working knowledge of the regulation of corporate governance and auditing. It also examines the role of external auditors in providing shareholders with reasonable assurance that numbers in the accounts are true and fair.
Third South Pacific International Arbitration Conference: Post Conference Booklet
ADB, UNCITRAL, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration, and other partners, host the Third South Pacific International Arbitration Conference to raise awareness on the positive development impact of international arbitration reform.
Role of Judiciary and Jurisprudence in Domestic and International Arbitration
This paper informs the readers about the arbitration-related decisions rendered by Pakistani judiciary, the challenges faced by the Pakistani legal fraternity when it comes to arbitration, the need for judicial training, and the author's views on arbitration in Pakistan.
Implementation of the New York Convention in Papua New Guinea
Justice Jeffery Shepherd of the Supreme and National Courts of Justice of Papua New Guinea (PNG) briefly addressed the draft Arbitration Bill discussed by Dr. Eric Kwa in Session 2. The PNG judiciary expects this bill to revolutionize the arbitration regime in the country. The PNG legislation, when enacted, will deal with both domestic and international arbitration.