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Achieve a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining our efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
The Pacific Islands Have a Need for Investment, One They Can’t Meet on Their Own
The Pacific Islands have greatly improved their debt standing in recent years, helped in part by technical training, tax reforms, and a push toward building and finding new revenues. But the limited nature of their economies means they cannot meet the heavy cost of critical and transformative infrastructure by themselves.
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Asian Development Outlook 2019 Update - Press Conference
You are invited to a press conference with ADB Chief Economist Yasuyuki Sawada in English with simultaneous translation into Japanese. Watch the livestream broadcast on adb.org or ADB-FB on 25 September, 9:30 a.m., Manila Time (GMT +8).
How much does our family background determine our chances of (socioeconomic) success?
Parental characteristics are not the sole determining factor of one’s future mobility prospects in Asia and the Pacific.
In the Spotlight: ADB Operations in the Pacific
Operations of ADB in the Pacific date back to 1969 and have since grown rapidly in line with interconnected needs. Development partnerships, projects, and other initiatives aim to strengthen infrastructure and services, build human and institutional capacity, and increase the resilience of communities across the region.
Ireland, Climate Change, and the Case for Investing in the Pacific
Ireland’s Minister for International Development Mr. Ciarán Cannon appealed for united global action on climate change, and made a compelling case for why investment in the Pacific is so necessary.
A Clean Energy Revolution is Lighting Up Tonga
A new solar power supply financed by ADB's Asian Development Fund, Australia, and donors in Europe is boosting the private sector and ushering in a clean energy revolution in Tonga.
No Alternate Routes: Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Kiribati’s Main Road
Dilly Faulkner, 52, is a general construction supervisor who worked on a key part of the Kiribati Road Rehabilitation Project.
ADB in the Capital Markets
A leading triple-A borrower in the international markets, ADB raises funds regularly through bond issues in international and domestic capital markets, reflecting strong credit fundamentals and conservative financial policies.
Investor Presentation
The ADB Investor Presentation provides an overview of the Asian Development Bank, its operations, and other information relevant to prospective investors.
ADB Green Bonds Newsletter and Impact Report 2018
At least 75% of the number of ADB’s committed operations will be supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation by 2030. Climate finance from ADB’s own resources will reach $80 billion during 2019–2030.
Private Sector Financing
Private investment is key to Asia’s prosperity. ADB works with private sector clients to empower communities in many ways—like building the infrastructure they need, boosting farmer incomes, and delivering clean energy supplies.
Public–Private Partnership Monitor (Second Edition)
This publication presents information on the status of the public–private partnership (PPP) environment in 12 ADB member countries.
Scaling-up Investment in Agribusiness is Helping Transform Asia and the Pacific
Agribusiness is a potent way for countries to achieve almost all of their SDGs. ADB is working with private sector partners to have transformational impact on agribusiness in Asia and the Pacific.
In the News
- Government of Mongolia, ADB Promote Private Sector Opportunities
- $1.5 Trillion Global Trade Finance Gap Frustrating Efforts to Deliver Crucial Jobs and Growth — ADB
- ADB, Kashf Foundation Partner to Expand Women's Access to Credit in Pakistan
- ADB to Lend $23 Million to GR Infraprojects Limited to Expand Road Building Capacity in India
Research
Economic research and statistical work contributes to knowledge generation in ADB and help strengthen its institutional priorities and effectiveness of country operations.
ADB Data Library
The ADB Data Library is the central store for all of ADB's public data. Browse data, view visualizations and interact with APIs.