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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Agreements Signed to Further Expand ADB Presence in Pacific
ADB and the governments of Kiribati, Tonga, and Tuvalu have signed Host Country Agreements, confirming the establishment of Country Offices to enhance the impact of ADB’s growing assistance programs in these countries ...
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ADB, Indonesia, and Timor-Leste Sign Agreement on Cross-Border Trade and Cooperation
ADB, the Government of Indonesia, and the Government of Timor-Leste signed a memorandum of understanding today to support cross-border trade and cooperation between Timor-Leste and Nusa Tenggara Timur province in Indonesia.
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Republic of Korea Pledges $355 Million to Support ASEAN Green Infrastructure and Ocean Health
ADB President Mr. Takehiko Nakao and the Republic of Korea Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Nam-ki Hong today signed a Declaration of Intent to support green infrastructure in Southeast Asia.
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‘Sink or Sync’: Experts Discuss the Urgency of Managing Natural Resources and Vulnerability in Asia and Pacific
Climate change is not a distant or imaginary threat, but an undeniable reality. This is particularly true in Asia and the Pacific. At the 52nd Annual Meeting of ADB's Board of Governors in Fiji, a panel of experts organized by...
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ADB, Fiji Confirm Partnership to Build Resilience Against Floods
ADB will provide a $2 million grant to prepare the Nadi Flood Alleviation Project. The ADB technical assistance (TA) was confirmed during the 52nd Annual Meeting of ADB’s Board of Governors in Nadi, Fiji.
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Leaders Discuss Role of Tourism in Asia and Pacific's Development Future
Tourism has significant potential to contribute to Asia and the Pacific’s long-term growth prospects through infrastructure development and job creation. But governments should work to ensure the industry grows in a socially and...
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ADB's Net Allocable Income for 2018 Reaches $841.4 Million
ADB's Board of Governors adopted a resolution to allocate $841.4 million in net allocable income from its 2018 Ordinary Capital Resources (OCR) at the 52nd Annual Meeting in Fiji.
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ADB and Islamic Financial Services Board Sign MOU
ADB Vice-President for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development Mr. Bambang Susantono and IFSB Secretary General Mr. Bello Lawal Danbatta today signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the...
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ADB Supporting Region's Development Needs Through Strategy 2030: ADB President
Responding to the changing needs of Asia and the Pacific will be at the center of ADB's actions to implement Strategy 2030, said ADB President Mr. Takehiko Nakao in his opening address at the Annual Meeting in Nadi, Fiji.
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ADB's Private Sector Operations Commitments Reach Record High of $3.1 Billion in 2018
ADB's private sector operations in 2018 climbed by 37% to reach a record high $3.1 billion, lifting ADB’s overall portfolio of private sector operations to $12.4 billion, according to a new report by the bank.