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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Publications and Documents
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Books
This book is a history of the Asian Development Bank, a multilateral development bank established 50 years ago to serve Asia and the Pacific. It focuses on the region’s economic development, the evolution of the international development agenda, and the story of ADB itself.
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Bangladesh–ADB 50 Years of Partnership: Building a Prosperous, Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Future
This book celebrates the 50-year partnership between Bangladesh and ADB and explores how they have worked together to reduce poverty, develop the country’s rural and private sectors, and target inclusive, sustainable development.
Navigating Resilient Post-Disaster Recovery in Asia and the Pacific
Post-disaster recovery entails physical or material reconstruction and the social and economic recovery of the affected communities.
Asian Perspectives on Sovereign Debt and Managing Fiscal Risks
Debt sustainability risks in developing economies have amplified in recent years in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fostering Resilient Global Supply Chains Amid Risk and Uncertainty
Well-functioning supply chains are central to economic growth outcomes for maximizing the productive capacities of economies at both the regional and global levels.
Hydrogen in Decarbonization Strategies in Asia and the Pacific
Green hydrogen produced by renewable energy could be a “game-changing” solution for both energy security and ambitious climate targets.
Asian Development Outlook (ADO) September 2023
The economic outlook for Asia and the Pacific remains upbeat, with the region’s developing economies expected to grow 4.7% in 2023, and 4.8% in 2024, but risks remain elevated.
Accountability Mechanisms for Inclusive City-Level Public Services in Asia
Accountability mechanisms are crucial in addressing the urgent challenge of providing safe sanitation access to nearly half of the world's population.
Climate Change and Climate Finance: Current Experience and Future Directions
Analyzing the role companies can play in tackling climate change, this book shows how they can set up effective environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks and draft resilient strategies for sustainable activities and investment.
From Lab to Jab: Improving Asia and the Pacific’s Readiness to Produce and Deliver Vaccines
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the complexities and challenges associated with the development, production, and distribution of vaccines and the consequent risks and vulnerabilities.
Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2023
This publication provides updated statistics on a comprehensive set of economic, financial, social, and environmental measures as well as select indicators for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).