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.
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ADB President Takehiko Nakao's Closing Statement at the 48th Annual Meeting
The 48th ADB Annual Meeting held in Baku, Azerbaijan, was rich in content, with frank and constructive discussions on many important topics that will help member countries, stakeholders and management build a stronger, better and faster ADB.
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ADB President Takehiko Nakao's Opening Address at the 48th Annual Meeting
ADB will continue to promote sustainable development and scale-up support for infrastructure, education and health, climate change and other areas, said President Takehiko Nakao at ADB's Annual Meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Asian Cities as Livable Homes for All
Maintaining vital economic growth while creating livable cities for all is the biggest challenge in Asia and Pacific, say delegates attending an ADB seminar.
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New Paradigms of Growth for Asia
Many economies in Asia and the Pacific are reconsidering growth models to respond to changing internal and external environments. View a recording of the Governors' Seminar at the held on the third day of the 48th ADB Annual Meeting.
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Galvanizing Support for Nepal after Earthquake
Ram Sharan Mahat, Finance Minister of Nepal, highlights his country's urgent needs in the aftermath of the 25 April 2015 earthquake, as the international community pledges support at the sidelines of ADB's 48th Annual Meeting.
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Developing Asia's Financial Sector to Sustain Growth
A panel of financial experts debated what are the changes and reforms needed in Asia's financial sector to support future growth and ensure financial stability in the region's diverse economies.
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ADB President Takehiko Nakao's Opening Press Conference
At a news conference held on the first day of the 48th ADB Annual Meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, President Takehiko Nakao announced the merger of the Asian Development Fund with the bank's ordinary capital resources.
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ADB Assistance Works: Just Ask Masuka Tabassum and 17 Million Other Students
More than 17 million students benefited from new or improved education facilities between 2011 and 2014 in Asia and the Pacific.