ADB has been supporting Financial Sector Development of developing member countries in the Asia and Pacific region in many ways. Financial sector operations since 1966 have accounted for about 10% of total ADB operations. In 2012, sovereign lending of $730 million supported development of the general financial market, capital market, and microfinance. Non-sovereign investments reached $404 million, largely supporting supply chain finance, microfinance, and guarantees. Most technical assistance was for preparing lending programs/projects, and implementing policy reforms and building capacity, while the remainder backed efforts by ADB's developing member countries to promote regional economic and financial integration.

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