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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Asia’s Economies Must Build Resilience to Sustain Growth
Emerging risks and destabilizers as diverse as widening income inequality, slower growth, and climate change are reshaping Asia’s economic landscape so rapidly that governments must build far greater resilience into their plans.
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ADB Operations Meet Results Targets, on Budget in 2015 - Performance Report
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) met the bulk of its operational targets in 2015, with most projects completed within budget, while financing hit new record highs over the year, said an ADB performance review released today.
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ADB President Urges Action on Jobs, Private Sector, Climate to Ensure a Vibrant Asia
FRANKFURT, GERMANY – Creating quality jobs, developing the private sector, and combating climate change are critical for a vibrant and sustainable region, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao said here today in the opening address at the 49th Annual Meeting of ADB’s Board of Governors. He also said that Asia-Pacific’s long-term outlook is “strong”, despite a slowdown in some economies this year.
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ADB Cofinancing Reaches New High in 2015
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) leveraged a record $10.74 billion in cofinancing in 2015. The cofinancing figure includes $6.17 billion to support 69 investment projects and 85 technical assistance projects.
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ADB, Germany Join Forces on Climate Action, Technical and Vocational Education and Training
In their “Frankfurt Declaration”, the ADB and Germany's BMZ agreed to join forces for progress on climate action and technical and vocational education and training (TVET).
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First ADB Private Sector-CNBC Awards Honor Innovative, Impactful Financial Institution in Georgia, Company in Bhutan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and CNBC today presented best transaction awards for 2015 to Credo LLC, a microfinance organization based in the Republic of Georgia, and Mountain Hazelnuts, an agribusiness company from Bhutan.
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ADB, AIIB Sign MOU to Strengthen Cooperation for Sustainable Growth
ADB President Takehiko Nakao and AIIB President Liqun Jin signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) here today on the sidelines of ADB’s 49th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors.
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ADB Signs Grant Agreement to Help Nauru Boost Fiscal Sustainability
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Nauru signed agreements today to provide a combined $3.8 million in grants to help Nauru strengthen its fiscal sustainability.
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Donors Replenish ADB’s Grant Fund for Lower-Income Countries
Thirty-two donors today agreed to the 11th replenishment of the Asian Development Fund (ADF 12) for the 4-year period from 2017 to 2020. ADF finances grant operations in its poorest and most debt-distressed member countries.
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Delegates Gather in Frankfurt, Germany for ADB 49th Annual Meeting
Senior government officials, business leaders, journalists, academics, and representatives from civil society and development organizations started arriving today for the ADB's 49th Annual Meeting of its Board of Governors.