Rajat M. Nag

Biography

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Mr. Rajat M. Nag is the Managing Director General of the ADB. He has been with the institution for more than two decades and assumed his current position in December 2006.

With broad experience across Asia, Mr. Nag plays a critical role in providing strategic and operational direction to ADB, so that it achieves its mission of helping its developing member countries reduce poverty and improve the quality of life of their people. He also oversees the risk management operations of ADB.

News Releases

3 May 2013

ADB Improves Performance in 2012, Meets Majority of Its Targets

ADB met the majority of its operational targets in 2012 and expanded its contribution to outcomes in its developing member countries, said an ADB performance review released today.

3 May 2012

ADB Meets Most Key Development Effectiveness Targets in 2011

ADB met most of its key performance targets in 2011 but outcomes from recently completed operations remained below target despite improvements over the previous year, said an ADB performance report released today.

3 May 2012

ASEAN Launches Biggest Ever Fund to Meet Critical Infrastructure Needs

The Association of South East Asian Nations’ largest financing initiative, the ASEAN Infrastructure Fund, is set to commence operations following its Board’s first meeting on the sidelines of ADB's 45th Annual Meeting.

Speeches

18 Oct 2011

Seminar on Asia 2050

Speech by Rajat M. Nag, ADB Managing Director General, at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore

17 Oct 2011

Leadership: What will it take in an Era of Shared Global Prosperity?

Speech by Rajat M. Nag, ADB Managing Director General, at the INSEAD Global Leader Series, Singapore

12 Jul 2011

Dissemination Seminar on Asia 2050 Study

Keynote speech by Rajat M. Nag, ADB Managing Director General, at the Dissemination Seminar on Asia 2050 Study, Jakarta, Indonesia

Op-Eds and Opinion

9 Jan 2008

Need for Inclusive Growth

Rapid, sustainable growth remains the best weapon to combat poverty and merge the two faces of Asia.

8 Nov 2005

Mekong a Difference

The Greater Mekong Sub-region is Asia's new economic frontier. Opportunities to shape its future are attracting the best resources and talents. India's business community should not miss this opportunity

17 Jan 2005

On the Mekong, a New Era Quietly Takes Shape

LAO BAO, Vietnam: In an era of divisiveness, it is heartening to see one part of the world, the Greater Mekong subregion, moving toward greater integration and harmonization. This is especially so since the area, comprising the six countries sharing the Mekong River, was divided until only...