How ADB and Its Partners Work to Provide High Quality Development Solutions
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How ADB and Its Partners Work to Provide High Quality Development Solutions

Explore how ADB and its partners are collaborating to build a more prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable future.

Private Sector Financing

ADB, ACWA Power Sign $51 Million Loan Package for Uzbekistan

The 200-megawatt wind power plant is the first utility-scale wind facility in Central Asia equipped with a battery energy storage system.
Health

ADB to Strengthen Secondary Health Care Services in Sri Lanka

ADB approved a $106.9 million package to enhance secondary health care services, improve communicable disease prevention and control, and strengthen its governance and management.
Energy

Building Power Systems That Bounce Back

Investing in resilient infrastructure, from advanced inverters to skilled linemen, can mitigate risks and sustain economic growth in Asia and the Pacific.

ADB's evolving procurement approach enhances quality, competition and job creation

Effective 1 January 2026, all internationally advertised contracts financed by ADB will be evaluated using merit point criteria (MPC). This landmark reform reflects ADB’s strengthened commitment to quality, sustainability, and value for money in its projects. It also introduces broader changes aimed at creating more local jobs and fostering earlier engagement with suppliers across Asia and the Pacific.

How ADB and Its Partners Work to Provide High Quality Development Solutions

ADB is Solving Complex Challenges Together with its members and partners to help transform lives and economies across Asia and the Pacific. Through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions, ADB helps the region transcend urgent development challenges.

ADB President

Masato Kanda is the President of ADB and the Chairperson of ADB’s Board of Directors. He was elected President by ADB’s Board of Governors and assumed office on 24 February 2025.

Effective Responses Require the Right Data - Key Indicators 2025

The Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2025 explores how harmonized environmental-economic data can serve as a public good for guiding cooperation toward resilient, sustainable development.

Projects

Browse for ADB projects, project documents, procurement information, and awarded contracts.


Funds and Resources

ADB offers loans, grants, and technical assistance from Special Funds, Trust Funds, and other sources to help reduce poverty in Asia and the Pacific.

Featured

Reducing the Impacts of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods

Accelerated glacial melt in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region is threatening to undo decades of development progress and puts millions at risk from increased hazards. ADB is helping countries in the region assess multi-hazard risks and build resilient infrastructure to save lives and livelihoods.

Data as Drivers of Change

Data and statistical analysis in the Asia and Pacific region contributes to knowledge generation in ADB, helping strengthen its institutional priorities and operational effectiveness in its developing member countries.

  • People

    164 million

    are living in extreme poverty, or on $2.15 a day


    Source: Asian Development Bank. 2025. 2024 Development Effectiveness Review

  • Planet

    about 60%

    of global greenhouse gas emissions are from the region


    Source: Asian Development Bank. 2025. 2024 Development Effectiveness Review

  • Prosperity

    4.7%

    GDP growth forecast for 2025


    Source: Asian Development Bank. 2025. Asian Development Outlook July 2025

Publications and Documents

Explore our data-rich research, policy analysis, toolkits, guidelines, and other resources on economics and key development topics.

  • Asian Development Outlook

    Analyzes economic and development issues in Asia and the Pacific, including GDP growth rates and inflation forecasts.

  • Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific

    Data on the economic, financial, social, and environmental situations in the region.

  • Annual Report

    Yearly reviews and analysis of ADB's operations, projects, internal administration, and financial management.

Tracking Impact, Driving Progress

Outcomes delivered by ADB’s completed operations in 2024.

  • 23.1 million people

    benefiting from improved health services, education services, or social protection
  • 50.2 million tCO2e*

    in reduced greenhouse gas emissions annually

    *tCO2e = ton of carbon dioxide equivalent

  • 1.1 million jobs

    directly generated