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.
Krishna Nair J. is a research scholar at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India.
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How Can Public Expenditure Improve Households’ Sanitation Behavior? Experience of the Swachh Bharat Mission in the Indian States
Publicly funded initiatives can play an important role as a catalyst for improving the sanitation environment.