About ADB

ADB Profile

Functions

• extends loans and equity investments to its developing member countries (DMCs) for their economic and social development
• provides technical assistance for the planning and execution of development projects and programs and for advisory services
• promotes and facilitates investment of public and private capital for development, and
• responds to requests for assistance in coordinating development policies and plans of its developing member countries.

Shareholders and Management

Just like any other bank, ADB has shareholders. Of the 67 members, 48 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region, Japan and the United States are coequally the largest shareholders, each with 15.6 percent of total subscribed capital.

ADB’s highest policy-making body is its Board of Governors, which meets annually and comprises one representative from each member. The Governors elect the 12 members of the Board of Directors.

The ADB President, assisted by four Vice-Presidents and a Managing Director General, manages the business of ADB.

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