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Shareholders

As of 31 December 2008, ADB's shareholders are 48 members of developing and developed countries within the Asia and Pacific region, and 19 other OECD countries. OECD members hold 64.5% of total subscribed capital and 58.5% of total voting rights.

OECD Members % Credit Rating1
Japan 15.6 Aaa/AA
United States 15.6 Aaa/AAA
Australia 5.8 Aaa/AAA
Canada 5.2 Aaa/AAA
Korea 5.0 A2/A
Germany 4.3 Aaa/AAA
France 2.3 Aaa/AAA
United Kingdom 2.0 Aaa/AAA
Italy 1.8 Aa2/A+
New Zealand 1.5 Aaa/AA+
Others 5.3  
Total1,2
(23 countries) 		64.5  
Developing Members % Credit Rating1
China, People's Republic of 6.4 A1/A
India 6.3 Baa3/BBB-
Indonesia 5.4 Ba3/BB-
Malaysia 2.7 A3/A-
Philippines 2.4 B1/BB-
Pakistan 2.2 B2/B
Thailand 1.4 Baa1/BBB+
Others 8.7  
Total1
(44 countries) 		35.5  
1 As of March 2009.
2 Total may not tally due to rounding.

Majority of our shareholders (61%) have a credit rating of AA or better.


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