The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) have announced the launch of a joint ADB-IFSB publication called "Islamic Finance for Asia: Development, Prospects, and Inclusive Growth". The book was launched by ADB Vice President, Stephen Groff during an ADB-IFSB panel discussion on "How Islamic Finance Can Contribute to Sustainable Growth in Asia", which took place on 4 May 2015 in Baku, Azerbaijan, during the ADB Annual Meeting 2015. The publication is a resource for better understanding the Islamic financial services industry in Asia, and a reference for jurisdictions in other regions that aim to understand, introduce and develop Islamic finance.