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.
ORGANIZATION
ACCOUNTABILITY
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.
Author
-
Understanding Food Inflation in India
Over the last few years, persistently high food inflation has been one of the major concerns facing India. The behavior and determinants of food inflation need to be analyzed.
-
The Emerging Global Trading Environment and Developing Asia
This paper is being carried out in two phases: the first focusing on a region wide analysis and the second on an in-depth examination of possible country-specific strategies for ten Asian developing countries (ADC). It provides a summary of the results emerging from the first phase of the study. Included here are the agreements relating to the Multifibre Arrangement, intellectual property rights, antidumping, safeguards, and dispute settlement understanding.
-
$100 Million ADB Loan to Promote Human Capital Development in Meghalaya
ADB and the Government of India signed an agreement Thursday evening for a $100 million loan for Meghalaya that is aimed at enhancing the employability of the state’s youth through improvements in secondary education and vocational skills training programs.
-
$400 Million ADB Loan to Boost Private Investment in India Infrastructure
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India today signed an agreement for $400 million first tranche loan under the Accelerating Infrastructure Investment Facility in India (AIIFI) to support the government’s efforts to accelerate infrastructure growth through increased private sector investment.
-
$300 million Additional ADB Financing to Help Upgrade 254 km of State Highways in Bihar
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Government of India yesterday signed an agreement for $300 million in additional loan to upgrade 254 kilometers of severely deteriorated highway in northern and southern Bihar.
-
$315 Million ADB Loan for Himachal Pradesh Hydropower Plant Signed
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Government of India officials have signed a $315 million ADB loan to help fund the 450-megawatt Shongtong Karcham Hydroelectric Project in the district of Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh.