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.
Imrana Jalal
Special Project Facilitator
Office of the Special Project Facilitator (OSPF)
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Women, Water, and Leadership
There is a gender gap in water management leadership at all levels of government—national, municipal, and local—and it encompasses water utilities, and water supply and irrigation community governance groups.
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More Decent Work for Women Key to Asia's Economic, Social Progress - Studies
Giving women in Asia more opportunities to secure decent, productive work will have major social and economic spinoffs for the region and is essential for inclusive growth, say a series of new studies from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).