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Achieve a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining our efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Climate Change and Disasters: Protecting Townships in Bhutan
This story of Bhutan explains how the Asian Development Fund (ADF) is helping people and communities affected by climate extremes better manage climate change risks and reduce losses from climate-related disasters. Read more
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Together We Deliver: Grants for a Brighter Future
This edition focuses on how Asian Development Fund (ADF) grants are uplifting the lives of millions of the most vulnerable people in Asia and the Pacific.
Technology Innovation Challenge (Energy)
We're looking for innovative technology solutions for Asia-Pacific's energy development challenges.
- ADB President Visits Kazakhstan to Mark 25 Years of Partnership, Reaffirms Strong Support for Development Agenda
- ADB Vice-President Chen Highlights Uzbekistan's Capital Market Development Priorities in Keynote Speech
- ADB to Support Philippine Local Governance Reforms with $300 Million Loan
- ADB Secures GCF Funding for Innovative Climate Finance Fund in Shandong, PRC
Social development: Equitable growth for all
Social development is about achieving equitable and sustainable improvements in the physical, social, and economic well-being of individuals and groups, especially the socially or economically disadvantaged. Read more
Asian Economic Integration Report 2019/2020: Demographic Change, Productivity, and the Role of Technology
This report reviews economic cooperation and integration in Asia and the Pacific and looks at how technology could boost productivity in aging economies.
Working with the People’s Republic of China to Pilot Public-Private Partnership in Elderly Care
ADB is working with the People’s Republic of China to pilot public-private partnership in elderly care.
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.
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
- ADB Signs $60 Million Private Sector Deal to Build Hydropower Plant in Nepal
- ADB Invests 3 Billion Thai Baht in Energy Absolute's Green Bond for Wind Farm Development
- ADB, DHD Deal to Provide First Large-Scale Floating Solar PV in Viet Nam
- Government of Mongolia, ADB Promote Private Sector Opportunities
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.