ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Meeting Asia's Water Security and Resilience Challenge
Despite advances in Asia and the Pacific's water sector, almost 500 million people in the region have no access to at least basic water supplies, while 1.14 billion lack access to basic sanitation. The Asia Water Forum 2022 focuses on the theme of “resilient and water-secure Asia and Pacific.”
Asia and the Pacific's Water Challenge
Demand for water continues to increase not just in agriculture, but also in Asia and the Pacific's cities and industries. The region faces water scarcity because of climate change, rapid population increase, and economic growth.
Find out more about Asia and the Pacific's water challenge.
How much of the world's water resources does Asia and the Pacific have?
How many people in Asia and the Pacific don't have access to safe water?
How many people don't have access to sanitation services?
Projects
Browse for ADB projects, project documents, procurement information, and awarded contracts.
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Data and Statistics ADB's Data and Statistics
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.
Approximately two billion people in Asia and the Pacific lack adequate water and sanitation.
Equitable water access is critical to ADB's support for economic growth and social well-being.
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.
Key Indicators Database (KIDB)
KIDB is ADB's central statistical database for macroeconomic and social indicators from across Asia and the Pacific.
AsianBondsOnline
AsianBondsOnline is a one-stop source of information on bond markets in emerging East Asia.
Featured Publications and Documents ADB's Publications and Documents
Topics
ADB focuses on sectors and themes that align with the commitment to eradicate poverty. The Bank’s work also spans across several development goals and cross-cutting initiatives.
