Simultaneous Disclosure for Transparent Decision-Making

Under ADB's revised Public Communications Policy 2011, a majority of documents for consideration by ADB's Board of Directors will be disclosed to the public at the same time they are circulated to the Board. Read More

Information in Your Own Language

Approved in December 2012, ADB's updated Translation Framework calls for routinely translating documents that increase public awareness and provide institutional information. Read More

Public Communications Policy Outreach Extends to 13 Countries in 2012

ADB conducted outreach briefings in 13 of its developing member countries in 2012 to explain to various stakeholders how the revised Public Communications Policy, effective on 2 April 2012, will improve inclusiveness and transparency in its operations. Read More

New Independent Appeals Panel to Strengthen ADB's Transparency

To strengthen access to information, ADB today announced the appointment of three transparency experts to serve as members of a new Independent Appeals Panel. Their appointment will last three years. Read More

Overview

ADB's new Public Communications Policy (PCP) 2011 strengthens the previous policy by expanding the scope and type of information ADB makes publicly available. It also allows for earlier disclosure of most Board documents, and offers a more effective framework for proactively disclosing information and responding to information requests on a timely basis.

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Public Communications Policy

Public Communications Policy 2011 (effective starting 2 April 2012)

PCP 2011 Chair's Summary

Recently Posted

Projects
Project Documents
Publications
Policies and Strategies
Country Documents
Translated Project Data Sheets

Key Resources

Operations Manual (L3) on Public Communications Policy
Operations Manual (F1) on Safeguard Policy Statement
PCP Handbook
Translation Framework

Request for Information

To request disclosure of particular ADB documents and information, contact the InfoUnit or ADB's office in your country.