North American Representative Office

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Investing in training and practical education will stimulate and diversify the job market in Asia - moving the poor into middle class. Watch Video

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Overview

The North American Representative Office (NARO) was established in 1995 in Washington, DC, to enhance ADB's presence in Canada and the United States. The office acts as a liaison between ADB's Manila Headquarters and American policymakers and major stakeholders. It serves to strengthen collaboration with other multilateral institutions based in North America, and conducts public and media outreach.

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