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Achieve a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining our efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
50 Years of Data and Statistics on Asia and the Pacific
Explore the 50th edition of Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific which presents the latest statistics on economic, financial, social, and environmental and Sustainable Development indicators for 49 economies in the region. The publication is combined with an online database offering access to more than 1,000 statistical indicators from the year 2000 onwards.
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Government at a Glance Southeast Asia 2019
This joint ADB-OECD report uses 34 indicators to assess government performance in 10 Southeast Asian countries.
Job safety does not happen by accident
Health and safety on the jobsite involves more than simply enforcing rules and regulations. A culture of prevention, as well as innovative digital solutions, are needed to keep workers alive and healthy.
- ADB Approves New Corporate Results Framework to Improve Operations
- ADB Grant to Improve Water Resources, Enhance Productivity in Afghanistan
- ADB President, Australian Treasurer Discuss Need for Investment in the Pacific
- Strong Public Institutions Critical to Providing Effective Public Services in Southeast Asia — ADB–OECD Report
In the Spotlight: ADB's Focus on Social Development and Poverty
Inclusiveness lies at the heart of all successful poverty relief and development outcomes. ADB's social development agenda involves people and their communities, organizations, institutions, societies, and governments in all poverty relief activities.
Social Protection to Address Demographic Shift in Asia and the Pacific Region
Wendy Walker, Chief of ADB's Social Development Thematic Group, discusses how ADB is supporting its developing member countries to address the demographic shift affecting Asia and the Pacific.
The Social Protection Indicator for Asia: Assessing Progress
This publication provides updates on Social Protection Indicators of 24 countries in Asia, with an analysis of 2015 data on social protection programs.
Why I’m optimistic we can achieve SDG #1—ending poverty in all its forms, everywhere
The graduation approach provides a sequenced intervention designed to overcome multiple barriers that prevent the extreme poor from breaking out of poverty.
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.