ADB has committed $11.2 billion in grants, technical assistance, loans, and private sector assistance to help its developing members as they address the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a summary of progress so far.
The high-profile CNBC Debate asked: what role can technology play in propelling Asia’s comeback while embracing the need to focus on sustainability? How can technology be used to make recovery faster and inclusive?
ADB is establishing a regional hub to promote knowledge sharing and strengthen cooperation on tax policy and tax administration across economies in Asia and the Pacific and their development partners. View webinar
Ministers from ADB members, ADB Management, and development and industry experts discussed a range of issues confronting Asia and the Pacific as it responds to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
Read: President Masatsugu Asakawa's speech at the Business Session
“Rest assured that ADB will continue to earn your trust as a steadfast partner during the uncertain times we still face in our region as we build for a strong and lasting recovery.”
Emotions are Georgia: Learn more about the vibrant economy and rich history of Georgia, host of the 54th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank to be held in Tbilisi from 2 to 5 May 2021. Visit website
Economies across developing Asia will contract this year for the first time in nearly six decades but recovery will resume next year, as the region starts to emerge from the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Read more
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt global economic activity, developing Asia's gross domestic product is now expected to contract by 0.7% in 2020. GDP is projected to grow by 6.8% in 2021.
Physical and mental health is vital to post-pandemic recovery. The theme chapter in this report explores wellness, or the deliberate pursuit of activities that bring holistic health. Learn more
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, developing Asia will contract for the first time in nearly six decades in 2020, setting back efforts to lift hundreds of millions of people out of poverty.
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For 20 years, the CAREC Program has been working to achieve shared, sustainable development in Central Asia. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, CAREC’s 11 member countries and development partners work together to drive growth in the region.
The new 2019 ADB Partnership Report highlights examples of ADB financing partnerships in Asia and the Pacific.
ADB is deploying an assistance package of $20 billion to help our developing members counter the severe impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
This report assesses the damaging impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on youth employment in Asia and the Pacific and recommends critical policy responses.
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