Information Statement
April 2002
The Asian Development Bank (the "ADB") intends to issue from time to time certain of its debt
securities ("Securities") with maturities and on terms determined by market conditions at the time of sale.
Securities may be sold to dealers or underwriters for public offering pursuant to the terms of the offering
fixed at the time of sale. In addition, Securities may be sold by ADB directly or through agents.
The specific aggregate principal amount, maturity, interest rate or method for determining such
rate, interest payment dates, purchase price to be paid by ADB, any terms for redemption or other special
terms, form and denomination of any Securities offered by ADB at a particular time, information as to
stock exchange listing and the names of the dealers, underwriters or agents in connection with the sale of
such Securities, as well as any other information that may be required, will be set forth in a prospectus
or supplemental information statement.
ADB
Use of Proceeds
Basis of Financial Reporting
Selected Financial Data
Condensed Current Value Balance Sheet
Condensed Current Value Income Statement
ADB Operating Activities
Funding Resources
Liquidity Portfolio Management
Financial Risk Management
Summary of Financial Performance
Allocation of Net Income and Audit Fees
Special Operations
Administration
The Charter
Legal Status, Privileges and Immunities
Index to Financial Statements—Ordinary Capital Resources
Report of Independent Auditors
Financial Statements—Ordinary Capital Resources - Appendixes I - VIII