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.
Publications and Documents
Explore our data-rich research, policy analysis, toolkits, guidelines, and other resources on economics and key development topics. Our operational documents are also available in this section.
ADB Accountability Mechanism Annual Reports
The annual reports of the Accountability Mechanism summarizes ADB's achievements in showing its commitment to the principles of accountability, transparency, openness, and public consultation.
Facilitating ADB in Operationalizing Its Core Values: Accountability Mechanism Annual Report 2021
This annual report presents the achievements and accomplishments of the Office of the Special Project Facilitator and the Office of the Compliance Review Panel for ADB’s Accountability Mechanism in 2021.
Responding to Affected People during the Pandemic: ADB Accountability Mechanism Annual Report 2020
This annual report details how ADB’s Office of the Special Project Facilitator and Office of the Compliance Review Panel handled concerns of people affected by ADB-assisted projects during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
Enhancing Accountability and Project-Level Grievance Redress Mechanisms: ADB Accountability Mechanism Annual Report 2019
ADB’s Accountability Mechanism provides a forum where people adversely affected by ADB-assisted projects can seek solutions to their problems and report alleged noncompliance with the bank’s operational policies and procedures.
ADB Accountability Mechanism Annual Report 2018
This annual report presents initiatives and activities that ADB’s Office of the Special Project Facilitator and Compliance Review Panel have undertaken as of 2018.
ADB Accountability Mechanism: Annual Report 2017
This report discusses functions and activities of the two arms of the ADB Accountability Mechanism for 2017 and presents their joint endeavors held in North America, Asia, and Europe.
Improving Lives Through the Accountability Mechanism: ADB Accountability Mechanism Annual Report 2016
Integral to improving the lives of people in Asia and the Pacific is the establishment of a mechanism in ADB for addressing project-related complaints by affected people.
Building Skills and Capacity: Accountability Mechanism Annual Report 2015
ADB Accountability Mechanism activities in 2015 focused on building skills and capacity within ADB, and among implementing agencies and other stakeholders through training and knowledge-sharing programs.
Strengthening Partnerships: Accountability Mechanism Annual Report 2014
Gaining feedback, learning lessons from past activities and using them imaginatively for charting its future course was the guiding principle for the Accountability Mechanism’s activities during 2014.
Improving Outcomes: Accountability Mechanism Annual Report 2013
This report summarizes Accountability Mechanism operations during 2013 within the context of specific ADB-assisted projects.
ADB Accountability Mechanism: Annual Report 2012
This report outlines the activities of the Office of the Special Project Facilitator in 2012, the introduction of the new Accountability Mechanism policy that is expected to lead to quicker resolution of project-related complaints.