In 1996, ADB approved the establishment of the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) in Tokyo, Japan as a subsidiary body of ADB. ADBI commenced its operations upon the receipt of the first funds from Japan on 24 March 1997, and it was inaugurated on 10 December 1997.

ADBI's funds may consist of voluntary contributions, donations, and grants from ADB member countries, nongovernment organizations, and foundations. ADBI's objectives, as defined under its Statute, are the identification of effective development strategies and capacity improvement for sound development management in developing member countries.

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