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.
ADB's Focus on Transport
ADB assists member countries in developing Asia to building transport infrastructure and services which contribute towards low-carbon, safe, accessible, and affordable transport systems.
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Globally Advancing the Construction and Operation and Maintenance of High-Speed Rail
The evolution of high-speed rail has made contributions to the entire transportation system and shown significant potential to promote regional development.
Challenges to Women’s Economic Empowerment in Rural Tajikistan: A Study from Road Projects
This brief analyzes ways to economically empower women in rural Tajikistan and highlights how better integrating measures into the development of critical transport infrastructure projects can help narrow the substantial gender gap.
Cross-Sector Infrastructure Co-deployment: Closing Digital Connectivity Gaps through Collaboration and Sharing
Infrastructure co-deployment between sectors is an effective and proven strategy to expand infrastructure service coverage and reduce the costs of deployment. However, in practice, suboptimal levels of infrastructure co-deployment exist because of various market, institutional, and regulatory barriers.
History, Status, and Future Challenges of Hydrogen Energy in the Transportation Sector
Green hydrogen energy can be used as a renewable, clean, and efficient energy source for new energy vehicles.
Quality of Life Assessment in Urban Development and Transport Policymaking
Quality of life evaluation of transport infrastructure measures the performance of infrastructure projects relative to their impact on individual happiness and social burden.
Developing Innovative Transport Systems for New Cities: Best Practices for Cities Embracing Emerging Mobility Trends and Innovations
This brief looks at how Xiong’an New Area in the People’s Republic of China could create an innovative, integrated transport system.
Infrastructure Spillover Impacts in Developing Asia
Quality infrastructure can give economies in developing Asia a critical boost by enhancing growth and reducing poverty, especially during times of economic crisis.
Assessing the Maturity of National Road Safety Management Systems
Using theoretical and analytical foundations, this working paper shows the development and use of a maturity assessment framework to support ADB operations and road safety improvement in developing member countries.
Landscape Study on Southeast Asia’s Aviation Industry: COVID-19 Impact and Post-Pandemic Strategy
Following heavy losses of passenger traffic due to COVID-19, the resurgence of Southeast Asia's aviation market is vital to regional recovery, so this report reveals strategies to help ADB members rebuild a greener, more resilient aviation industry.
Sri Lanka: Integrated Road Investment Program
This project brief analyzes the impacts and benefits of Sri Lanka’s ADB-funded Integrated Road Investment Programs (iRoad) to improve connectivity between rural communities and bolster socioeconomic progress.