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.
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Bonds to Finance the Sustainable Blue Economy: A Practitioner’s Guide
This report highlights the benefits of issuing blue bonds, details eligible project categories, and explains the process of issuing the instruments as appetite grows for ocean-themed debt that can help develop a sustainable blue economy.
Framework for Integrating Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in the Asian Development Bank’s South Asia Operations
This framework outlines how to integrate gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) into ADB’s operations in South Asia to help close the gender gap, combat exclusion, and bolster equitable economic growth.
Developing Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Strategies for Sector Agencies in South Asia: A Guidance Note
This guidance note outlines how sector agencies in South Asia can develop gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) strategies, highlights their key elements, and shows how to effectively integrate them into projects and policies.
Strategy 2030 Digital Technology for Development Directional Guide Summary: Supporting Inclusive Digital Transformation for Asia and the Pacific
This brochure highlights key strategies and operations of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in its support for developing member countries (DMCs) to use digital technologies more effectively for the benefit of all.
Strategy 2030 Urban Sector Directional Guide Summary: Making Cities More Livable in Asia and the Pacific
Addressing rapid urbanization across Asia and the Pacific, this guide summarizes the strategic direction and details of Asian Development Bank (ADB) support for cities in developing member countries (DMCs).
Carbon Pricing and Fossil Fuel Subsidy Rationalization Tool Kit
This tool kit explores some of the key attributes of potential and existing emission trading systems, carbon taxes, and fossil fuel subsidies rationalization programs in Asia and the Pacific and other emerging countries.
Strategy 2030 Finance Sector Directional Guide Summary
This guide summarizes the operational directions and range of Asian Development Bank (ADB) support for the finance sectors in developing member countries (DMCs).
Strategy 2030 Energy Sector Directional Guide Summary: Inclusive, Just, and Affordable Low-Carbon Transition in Asia and the Pacific
This Energy Sector Directional Guide (ESDG) provides the strategic direction of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the energy sector.
Gateway Framework: A Governance Approach for Infrastructure Investment Sustainability
For tackling complex global challenges, this publication advises how a Gateway Process (GP) can help the Asian Development Bank’s developing member countries channel scarce public resources into viable, sustainable, efficient infrastructure investments.
Addressing Menstrual Health in Urban, Water, and Sanitation Interventions in the Pacific: Practitioner Guide
This guide provides practical tips for addressing menstrual health as part of urban development, water, and sanitation work in the Pacific to promote gender equality and well-being.
Good Practice Note on Addressing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment in ADB-Financed Projects with Civil Works
Designed to identify and tackle sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) in ADB-financed projects with civil works, this Good Practice Note sets out recommendations to prevent, mitigate, and manage SEAH risks in the workplace and project communities.
The Developers' Guide to Planning and Designing Logistics Centers in CAREC Countries
This guide provides advice on setting up logistics centers in Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) member countries to support trade.
Strategy 2030 Water Sector Directional Guide Summary: Water-Secure and Resilient Asia and the Pacific
This guide provides strategic direction for the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) support to the water sector through 2030.
Installation and Operations Manual for Maldives’ Grid-Connected Rooftop Photovoltaic Systems
This manual aims to support the implementation of grid-connected rooftop photovoltaic (PV) projects in Maldives.
Environmental Safeguard Monitoring Field Kit: Project Implementation Directorate, Nepal
This publication is designed as a field kit to help Nepal’s Kathmandu Upatayaka Khanepani Ltd. (KUKL) follow standard environmental planning, monitoring, and reporting in its work to supply water and sanitation to the Kathmandu Valley.
Guidebook for Utilities-Led Business Models: Way Forward for Rooftop Solar in India
This guidebook analyzes India’s plans to use rooftop solar power to boost its renewable energy, explains the benefits it offers, and details why new business models and market mechanisms would drive greater adoption.