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North American Representative Office (NARO)

The NARO in Washington, DC enhances ADB's presence in Canada and the United States.

In the Spotlight

Publication

Asian Development Bank and Afghanistan: Fact Sheet

ADB’s work in Afghanistan will expand access to economic opportunities, build stronger institutions and human capital, and increase environmental sustainability and resilience.

Project Result / Case Study

Investing in Asia’s maiden green bonds

Green bonds are an increasingly viable option for investors in Asia, like pension and superannuation funds, looking to get involved in green sustainable financing.

Cofinancing with Canada and the United States

Building strong partnerships with diverse institutions is a major focus of ADB's Strategy 2030 to mobilize more resources for its sovereign and nonsovereign operations. Here are ADB cofinancing projects with Canada and the United States of America.

Blog Entry

Here's how we can give a boost to the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific

Asia and the Pacific is not where it needs to be to meet the Sustainable Development Goals but there remains a decade to make up for lost time.

Our Role


Raise public awareness about ADB and the Asia-Pacific region in North America.


Mobilize resources from the public and private sectors in North America for ADB operations.


Act as a liaison between ADB's Manila Headquarters and North American policymakers and major stakeholders, and strengthen collaboration with other multilateral institutions based in North America.

Fact Sheets

ADB and Canada

Canada has contributed $7.72 billion in capital subscription as of 31 December 2018. It has contributed and committed $2.11 billion to Special Funds since joining in 1966.

ADB and the United States

The United States has contributed $23.04 billion in capital subscription as of 31 December 2018. It has contributed and committed $4.85 billion to Special Funds since joining in 1966.

Staff

Lesley LAHM (Ms) Representative  E-mail
Fei YU (Ms)| Read profile Deputy Representative   E-mail
Laura A. SCHWARTZ (Ms)External Relations Officer  E-mail
Jerome HERRADURA (Mr)Administration and Communications Coordinator  E-mail
 

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Contact

North American Representative Office (NARO)

900 17th Street NW, Suite 900
Washington DC 20006

 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

  Tel +1 202 7281500
  Fax +1 202 3319550
  Email
 @ADB_America
 adbnaro

Holidays 2021

The North American Representative Office is closed on these dates:

New Year's Day January 1 (Friday)
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. January 18 (Monday)
Washington's Birthday February 15 (Monday)
Memorial Day May 31 (Monday)
Independence Day July 5 (Monday), in lieu of July 4 (Sunday)
Labor Day September 6 (Monday)
Columbus Day October 11 (Monday)
Veterans Day November 11 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Day November 25 (Thursday)
Christmas Day December 24 (Friday), in lieu of December 25 (Saturday)

Last updated: 16 December 2020