Asian Development Bank Trade Finance Survey: Major Findings

Findings from this survey suggest that trade finance gaps exist and need to be addressed because of the strong links between trade finance, business expansion, and job creation. Read More

Public-private Partnerships in Asia and the Pacific by the Numbers

PPPs mobilize private sector resources to provide efficient and modern public services. Read More

Focus on Trade Finance

Encouraging trade in Asia's most challenging markets is key to economic growth and job creation. Read More

First-Ever Private Equity Fund for Philippine Infrastructure Investments

ADB has approved an equity investment in a $625 million private equity fund focused on Philippine infrastructure projects, the largest and first of its kind in the country. 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
Participating Confirming Banks
Asian Development Bank Trade Finance Survey: Major Findings

Publications

ADB Private Sector Operations: Innovation, Impact, Integrity
Development Effectiveness Report 2011: Private Sector OperationsDevelopment Effectiveness Report 2011: Private Sector Operations
Summary of ADB's Nonsovereign Operations)

News Releases (Private Sector)

1 May 2013
ADB Supports Hydro and Wind Power Plants in India with Equity Investment

22 Apr 2013
Farmers in Kazakhstan to Enjoy Steady Income with Loan to Beverage Maker

12 Apr 2013
ADB Supports Solar Power Plants for Central Thailand

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Proposed Projects

17 Dec 2012 | Lao People's Democratic Republic 40906-014: NAM NGUM 3 HYDROPOWER PROJECT
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Approved Projects

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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.

Opportunities

India Solar Generation Guarantee Facility
Seed Capital Assistance Facility

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