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.
Robert Guild
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Creating Livable Asian Cities
This book explores how Asia’s fast-growing cities can fulfill their potential as engines of economic prosperity and provide a livable environment for all citizens.
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ADB, UK Join to Strengthen Urban Areas Against Climate Change
ADB has joined with the Government of the United Kingdom to launch the Urban Resilience Trust Fund, a partnership which aims to reduce risks from climate change through climate resilience planning and innovative urban projects.
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ADB Investment in Transport in Pacific Projected at $484 Million for 2014-2016
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will continue to play a prominent role in Pacific region transport infrastructure investment, while supporting efforts to expand capacity as well as institutional and policy reform, according to the organization’s latest Pacific Transport Update 2013.
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Pacific Fuel Demand Is High But Alternatives Are in Sight - ADB
The Pacific region’s primary energy demand is projected to more than double from 3.6 million tons of oil equivalent in 2010 to 8.8 tons of oil equivalent in 2035 at an annual rate of 3.7%, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) says in its latest Energy Outlook for Asia and the Pacific, which notes that while these high energy demands present significant challenges, energy efficiency and renewable energy options hold great promise.