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.
Strategy 2030 Sector Directional Guides
To complement the operational plans in translating Strategy 2030 and its operation priorities into action, particularly at the sector level, ADB has prepared sector directional guides for Education, Energy, Finance, Health, Transport, Urban, and Water.
Strategy 2030 Water Sector Directional Guide Summary: Water-Secure and Resilient Asia and the Pacific
This guide provides strategic direction for the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) support to the water sector through 2030.
Strategy 2030 Sector Directional Guides: Overview
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has prepared Sector Directional Guides to support the seven operational plans under Strategy 2030.
Strategy 2030 Digital Technology Directional Guide—Supporting Inclusive Digital Transformation for Asia and the Pacific
This Digital Technology for Development Directional Guide provides the strategic direction of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for digital technology.
Strategy 2030 Social Protection Directional Guide—Toward Inclusive and Resilient Social Protection
This Social Protection Directional Guide provides strategic directions in social protection for the Asian Development Bank.
Strategy 2030 Water Sector Directional Guide—A Water-Secure and Resilient Asia and the Pacific
This Water Sector Directional Guide (WSDG) provides the strategic direction of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the water sector.
Strategy 2030 Urban Sector Directional Guide—Toward Making Cities More Livable in Asia and the Pacific
This Urban Sector Directional Guide (USDG) provides the context and rationale for the strategic direction of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the urban sector.
Strategy 2030 Transport Sector Directional Guide—Transport as an Enabler of Development
This Transport Sector Directional Guide (TSDG) provides the strategic direction of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the transport sector.
Strategy 2030 Health Sector Directional Guide—Toward the Achievement of Universal Health Coverage in Asia and the Pacific
This Health Sector Directional Guide (HSDG) provides the strategic direction of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the health sector.
Strategy 2030 Finance Sector Directional Guide—Innovative and Sustainable Finance for Asia and the Pacific
This Finance Sector Directional Guide (FSDG) provides the strategic direction of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the finance sector.
Strategy 2030 Energy Sector Directional Guide—Inclusive, Just, and Affordable Low-Carbon Transition in Asia and the Pacific
This Energy Sector Directional Guide provides the strategic direction of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the energy sector.