Core Operational Areas
By 2012, 80% of ADB lending will be in five core operational areas, identified as comparative strengths of ADB.
Infrastructure
Transportation and Communications
Energy
Water
- 2011: Water Operational Plan 2011-2020
- 2005: Comprehensive Review of ADB Water Policy Implementation
- 2005: Revision of the ADB Water Policy
- 2003: Interim Review of ADB Water Policy Implementation
- 2001: Water for All: The Water Policy of the Asian Development Bank
Urban Infrastructure
- 2013: Urban Operational Plan 2012-2020
- 2006: Review of the Urban Sector Strategy
- 1999: Urban Sector Strategy
Environment
- 2013: Environment Operational Directions 2013–2020
- 2010: Addressing Climate Change in Asia and the Pacific: Priorities for Action
- 2009: Safeguard Policy Statement
- 2002: Environment Policy of the Asian Development Bank
Regional Cooperation and Integration
Finance Sector Development
Education
- 2010: Education by 2020: A Sector Operations Plan
- 2008: Education and Skills: Strategies for Accelerated Development in Asia and the Pacific