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Frequently Asked Questions
Review a complete list of frequently asked questions about ADB. What is the shareholding and voting power in ADB of Canada and the US? (as of December 2007)
Where can I find the recent ADB Annual Report, the Asian Development Outlook (ADO), East Asian Economic Monitor (AEM) and other ADB economic papers?The recent ADB Annual Report is available online. The twice-yearly Asian Development Outlook (ADO) provides a comprehensive economic analysis of 42 economies in developing Asia and the Pacific. The Asian Economic Monitor (AEM) focuses on East Asian economies and can be found on the Asian Regional Information Center (ARIC) website. Other economic reports can be accessed through the Economics and Statistics website. How do I order copies of ADB publications?All ADB publications are available online. View our catalog. You also can order a copy from ADB's Publications Unit in Manila, Philippines, or visit ADB's depository libraries in USA and Canada. You also can buy documents from our Northern American distributors. What are the business opportunities related to ADB activities?ADB funds development projects and programs in the Asian and Pacific Regions. Such funding generates opportunities for the business communities of its member countries. The ADB Business Opportunities website provides information on requirements for goods, works, and services of projects under consideration by ADB. The United States Commerce Department and the Canadian Embassy each have representatives assigned to ADB in Manila to help you organize meetings at ADB, follow-up submissions and pursue your interests within ADB. Their contact information is as follows: Canada:
United States:
U.S. firms and consultants also can visit the U.S. Department of Commerce website* to learn about opportunities. How can I find information about a specific ADB-funded project?You may visit the website's Project summaries section where information about ADB-funded projects is readily available. It contains project profiles and reports, information on technical assistance projects, and operations evaluation. You can also do a search by keying in the project name. If you do not know the name of the project, you can use the 'search a region/country' function and choose the country in which the project will be carried out. How can I get information about purchasing ADB bonds?Information about this may be obtained through any major investment bank or broker. Learn more about ADB debt issuance. How many people work for ADB and how many field offices are there?As of December 2006, ADB has more than 2,000 employees from over 50 countries. ADB is headquartered in Manila, Philippines, and has 26 other offices around the world:
ADB also has a capacity-building research institute based in Tokyo, Japan What is the role of the North American Representative Office?Established in 1995, the North American Representative Office (NARO) is responsible for building up the ADB's strategic partnerships and working relationships in Canada and the United States. NARO does this through increasing public awareness and coalition-building with:
What time is it in Manila?From October to March, Manila, Philippines is 13 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. (Eastern Standard Time). For example, 8 a.m. 15 March in Manila is 7 p.m. 14 March in Washington, D.C. From end-March to September, Manila is 12 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. (Eastern Daylight Time). For example, 8 a.m. in Manila, 15 July is 8 p.m. in Washington, D.C., 14 July. *This link takes you outside the ADB.org server. Please use the back button to return to this site. |
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