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.
Top Story
ADB has approved capital management reforms that unlock $100 billion in new funding capacity over the next decade to address the region’s overlapping, simultaneous crises. The expansion of available funds will be further leveraged through mobilizing private and domestic capital to move from the billions to trillions required to tackle the climate crisis.
Top News View All News
ADB Approves Additional Financing to Strengthen Armenian Schools Against Earthquakes
ADB has approved a €66.1 (equivalent to $72.3 million) million loan as additional financing to support the Government of Armenia in building earthquake-resilient schools and strengthening its capacity for seismic disaster risk management.
Asian Impact Webinar 66: Survey Insights on Aging and Retirement in Malaysia
Will Asia’s seniors have adequate financial, medical, and social resources to thrive? The latest Malaysia Ageing and Retirement Survey provides data to better target the needs of older persons today and in the future.
ADB Project to Catalyze Green Transformation in Shanxi, PRC
ADB has approved a $300 million equivalent loan to catalyze green and inclusive transformation in Changzhi Municipality, Shanxi Province, in the People’s Republic of China.
ADB Capital Management Reforms Unlock $100 Billion in New Funding Over Next Decade to Support Asia and the Pacific
ADB has approved capital management reforms that unlock $100 billion in new funding capacity over the next decade to address the region’s overlapping, simultaneous crises. The expansion of available funds will be further leveraged through mobilizing private and domestic capital to move from the billions to trillions required to tackle the climate crisis.
View News by Type
Search News
Perspectives View All Perspectives
More Crops Per Drop: 4 Ways Armenia Can Conserve Water Resources Amid a Changing Climate
Armenia faces severe water challenges due to climate change and needs immediate and long-term strategies to safeguard its water resources and ensure sustainable agriculture.
Coming to Terms with Battery Storage for Renewable Energy
Kelly Hewitt, an ADB Principal Energy Specialist with more than 25 years of experience in gas market regulation and reform, energy efficiency, climate mitigation, and renewable energy, defines key terms related to battery storage for renewable energy.
Your Questions Answered: Poverty and Cost of Living in Asia and the Pacific
ADB statisticians Arturo Martinez Jr. and Joseph Albert Nino Bulan answer questions on how the increased cost of living crisis threatens to push many back into poverty in Asia and the Pacific, based on their research for Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2023.
Speeches
View Perspectives by Type
Search Perspectives
Upcoming Events View All Events
ADBI-Reserve Bank of Fiji-APAEA Joint Workshop on Monetary Policy and Central Banking Issues in Asia and the Pacific
This workshop will examine monetary policy, banking and finance, and central banking imperatives across developing Asia and the Pacific.
ADBI Annual Conference 2023 Sustainable Development Goals: Midway Assessment and the Road Ahead
The 2023 ADBI Annual Conference will provide a midway assessment of the Sustainable Development Goals and feature rigorous research and panel discussions on the required reforms and policy solutions to accelerate the achievement of the Goals.
ADBI-Stanford Leadership Academy for Development Training Program on Public Policy for Infrastructure
This training program, led by Stanford University professor Francis Fukuyama and faculty, will address challenges faced by public sector leaders as they foster economic growth through infrastructure development in politically charged environments.
Transforming Policy and Investment through Mainstreaming Natural Capital Assessment and Accounting
ADB, in partnership with Stanford University, will be conducting a three-day workshop on “Transforming Policy and Investment through Mainstreaming Natural Capital Assessment and Accounting in Projects” on 7 – 9 November 2023.
