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.
European Representative Office (ERO)
The ERO in Frankfurt, Germany develops and strengthens relations between ADB and its 17 European member countries.
In the Spotlight
Making an Impact: Working at ADB | Çiğdem Akın
Meet Çigdem Akın from Türkiye. Learn how her work as Principal Public Management Economist, leading projects in ADB’s developing member countries, helps build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economies while recovering from the pandemic.
Making an Impact: Working at ADB | Emma Marsden
Learn how Emma Marsden, a Senior Environment Specialist from the United Kingdom, is making an impact in the energy sector of Asia and the Pacific.
The ADB-Finland Partnership: Towards Quality and Inclusive Education in Asia and the Pacific
Through its membership with a multilateral organization such as ADB, Finland has been able to reach out to almost half of the world and drive ADB’s work on education.
Making an Impact: Working at ADB | Giovanni Verlini
Learn how Giovanni Verlini, a Principal Communications Specialist from Italy, is making an impact in Asia and the Pacific region through his work in multimedia and communications.
ERO's Role
ERO acts as a liaison between ADB’s Headquarters in Manila and policymakers and major stakeholders in 17 European members. Based in Frankfurt, Germany, ERO works to:
- Raise public awareness about ADB and the Asia-Pacific region.
- Mobilize resources and support from the public and private sectors for ADB operations.
- Share development knowledge and experience and strengthen collaboration with institutions.
News
Project Results and Case Studies
Azerbaijan Railway System: Well on Track with Austrian Expertise
Surrounded by the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus mountains, a reliable and efficient transport system is key to Azerbaijan’s economy. As the largest economy in the South Caucasus, the country has been mostly dependent on oil and natural gas exports that are vulnerable to price shocks.
Securing a Sustainable Water Resource for Dhaka
Bangladesh embraces the world’s largest river delta but is in dire need of drinkable water.
Saving Mongolian Forests with Finnish Expertise
Famously known for its deserts and steppes, Mongolia is actually a forest nation too. Boreal forests cover 14.2 million hectares or 9% of this vast country. Compared with tropical forests, boreal forests store twice as much carbon per hectare, much of it below ground.
Change of Pace in the Heart of Asia
Uzbekistan, with its over 33 million inhabitants, plays a key role in the economic development of Central Asia. Over the past few decades, the double-landlocked country has undergone a remarkable transition from a former Soviet state to a market-based econ
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Holidays 2023
The European Representative Office is closed on these dates.
| New Year's Day | January 2 (Monday), in lieu of January 1 |
| Good Friday | April 7 (Friday) |
| Easter Monday | April 10 (Monday) |
| Labor Day | May 1 (Monday) |
| White Monday | May 29 (Monday) |
| Corpus Christi | June 8 (Thursday) |
| German Unity Day | October 3 (Tuesday) |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 (Wednesday) |
| Christmas Day | December 25 (Monday) |
| Second Christmas Day | December 26 (Tuesday) |
Last updated: 3 January 2023
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