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.
ADB Ranks Highly: Development Finance Institutions Transparency
ADB recognizes that eliminating poverty cannot be achieved without transparency and accountability. It shares information with people in Asia and the Pacific so they can participate in the bank’s development activities.
ADB has been rated the most transparent development finance institution (DFI) for sovereign operations in a newly launched DFI Transparency Index.
Information Requests
Requests should be made in writing and be specific to enable ADB to locate the information within a reasonable period. Requests may be submitted to ADB in English or in any of the official or national languages of ADB members. English is the standard language for ADB responses.
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.
Merchandise Trade Value—Asia and the Pacific
Goods trade in the region continued to expand through the third quarter of 2022, but the momentum decelerated, in line with the global trend. Growth in Asia’s merchandise exports slowed to about 12% year-to-date, from 29% a year earlier.
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.
