New Hydro Plant to Provide Clean Energy for Thailand, Cut Poverty in Lao PDR

ADB will provide approximately $465 million to support the construction of a 440-megawatt hydropower plant that will supply power to energy-hungry Thailand and provide much-needed revenue to fund poverty reduction programs in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Read More

ADB Private Sector Operations: Innovation, Impact, Integrity

ADB is expanding its work with the private sector to generate greater economic growth in Asia and the Pacific. It helps developing member countries attract direct private sector investments that support inclusive growth and improve the environment. Read More

Trade Finance Data Spurs Debate Over Bank Capital

The first-ever statistics of trade finance defaults and losses - initiated by ADB and conducted with the International Chamber of Commerce - are prompting debate over the appropriate bank capital treatment for trade finance after they were presented to the Basel Committee. Without finance, developing countries struggle to conduct trade. Read More

ADB Loan for Solar Plant to Support Thailand's Renewable Energy Target

ADB is providing long-term financing to one of the world’s largest solar photovoltaic projects in central Thailand, which greatly improves the financial viability of this private sector investment. Read More

Overview

As a catalyst for private investments, ADB provides direct financial assistance to private sector projects. While ADB’s participation is usually limited, it leverages a large amount of funds from commercial sources to finance these projects.

Projects must also have clear development impacts and/or demonstration effects that go beyond the benefits captured in the financial rate of return.

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Facts and Figures

$6.32 billion
Nonsovereign approvals in 2011

$5.62 billion
Value of private sector approvals in 2011

89%
Or $1.6 billion, financed by ADB in 2010

Trade Finance Program


Participating Issuing Banks [ PDF ]
Participating Confirming Banks [ PDF ]

Publications

ADB Private Sector Operations: Innovation, Impact, Integrity
Development Effectiveness Report 2010: Private Sector Operations
Summary of ADB's Nonsovereign Operations (2010)

News Releases (Private Sector)

27 Apr 2012
Dahanu Solar Plant Starts Providing Power to Homes, Businesses in Mumbai

7 Nov 2011
New Thai Power Plant to Help Meet Growing Demand for Electricity

3 Nov 2011
New Hydro Plant to Provide Clean Energy for Thailand, Cut Poverty in Lao PDR

6 Jul 2011
ADB, Swiss Re Sign Agreement to Boost Trade in Asia

29 Jun 2011
ADB Partnering with 5 Banks to Support Turkey's Trade with Asia

27 Jun 2011
ADB, African Development Bank to Cooperate to Set Up Trade Finance Program for Africa

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The Role of the Private Sector


Philip Erquiaga, Director General Private Sector Operations Department, discusses how the private sector helps support development in Asia and the Pacific.

Private Sector Projects

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Opportunities

India Solar Generation Guarantee Facility
Seed Capital Assistance Facility

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