For Asian countries, decades of remarkable economic growth have had mixed results in terms of environmental implications. This new publication examines the environment and climate change in Asia and gives an overview of environmental challenges facing the region.
Masatsugu AsakawaADB President
Achieve a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining our efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
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ADB joined the Government of Palau in an inauguration ceremony to officially open the ADB Pacific Country Office (PCO) in Koror.
The Health Sector Development Program, supported by the ADF facility and additional ADF grant funding for a total of $20 million, is improving primary health care delivery and information systems in Bhutan. It is also upgrading the country’s disease surveillance systems and policies to help Bhutan and the region prepare for and manage pandemics.
ADB Secretary Eugenue Zhukov extends an advanced welcome to delegates of the 53rd Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors, which will be held in Incheon, Republic of Korea, from 2 May to 5 May 2020.
Registration is now open for ADB's 53rd Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors, with the theme: “Asia 2020: Innovation, Inclusiveness, and Integration.”
This guide for ADB annual meeting participants provides useful arrangement details for the 53rd Annual Meeting in Incheon.
The partnership between ADB and Australia goes back more than 50 years, but never has the impact been greater than right now. The third-largest donor to the Asian Development Fund, Australia’s investment has created a measurable impact across Asia and the Pacific, including business-law reform in Papua New Guinea, upgraded water and sanitation services in Tonga, and climate-resilient infrastructure in Kiribati.
The long-term ADB-Australia partnership is delivering critical infrastructure, investment, and training to improve the lives of people in Asia and the Pacific.
Thanks to investment from Australia and ADB, a new clean water plant in Ebeye, in the north-west corner of the Marshall Islands, is changing lives.
Construction has begun on an almost $80 million project, co-financed by ADB, Australia, Nauru, and the Green Climate Fund, to transform Nauru’s century-old Aiwo boat harbor into an efficient, reliable, and climate-resilient port.
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.
The ADB Investor Presentation provides an overview of the Asian Development Bank, its operations, and other information relevant to prospective investors.
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 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.
This publication presents information on the status of the public–private partnership (PPP) environment in 12 ADB member countries.
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.
Economic research and statistical work contributes to knowledge generation in ADB and help strengthen its institutional priorities and effectiveness of country operations.
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