This is the 1997 edition of the Asian Development Bank's annual survey of economic progress in its developing member countries in Asia and the Pacific. First published in 1989, the "Outlook" provides a comprehensive yet concise overview of recent economic developments and current issues.

This is the 1997 edition of the Asian Development Bank's annual survey of economic progress in its developing member countries in Asia and the Pacific. First published in 1989, the "Outlook" provides a comprehensive yet concise overview of recent economic developments and current issues. Economic trends and medium-term prospects for the region are discussed against a background of development in the world economy.