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This work is an annual statistical publication of the Asian Development Bank, presenting the most current statistical data and socioeconomic indicators from 29 of the Bank's developing member countries (DMCs). It discusses the situation and performance of the Asian and Pacific region inrelation to industrialized countries and other developing regions of the world, presents standard socioeconomic data comparable among DMCs, and gives detailed data for each country covered. It will be an essential reference for economists and others concerned with the finance of developing countriesin Asia.