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Agreement Establishing the Asian Development Bank

The Articles of Agreement, comprising (i) Purpose, Functions and Membership; (ii) Capital; (iii) Operations; (iv) Borrowing and Other Miscellaneous Powers; (v) Currencies; (vi) Organization and Management; (vii) Withdrawal and Suspension of Members, Temporary Suspension and Termination of Operations of ADB; (viii) Status, Immunities, Exemptions and Privileges; (ix) Amendments, Interpretation, Arbitration; and (x) Final Provisions. 47 pages.

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Contents

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1. Purpose, Functions and Membership

2. Capital

3. Operations

4. Borrowing and other Miscellaneous Powers

5. Currencies

6. Organization and Management

7. Withdrawal and Suspension of Members, Temporary Suspension and Termination of Operations of the Bank

8. Status, Immunities, Exemptions and Privileges

9. Amendments, Interpretation, Arbitration

10. Final Provisions

Annex A: Initial Subscriptions to the Authorized Capital Stock for Countries which may become members in accordance with Article 64

Annex B: Election of Directors