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Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers: Goods, Works, Nonconsulting and Consulting Services
In application of the Procurement Policy of ADB, the purpose of these Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers (“Regulations”) is to inform those carrying out a project that is financed in whole or in part by way of an investment loan from ADB, ADB-financed grant, or by ADB-administered funds of the regulations that govern the procurement of goods, works, and nonconsulting and consulting services required for the project. The Regulations will apply to all projects with concept notes approved on or after 1 July 2017. -
ADB Procurement Policy: Goods, Works, Nonconsulting and Consulting Services
The purpose of the ADB Procurement Policy is to inform those carrying out a project that is financed in whole or in part by a loan from ADB, an ADB-financed grant, or ADB-administered funds, of the policies that govern the procurement of goods, works, nonconsulting and consulting services required for the project. The ADB Procurement Policy will apply to all projects with concept notes approved on or after 1 July 2017. -
Operations Manual
This Operations Manual collects ADB's operational policies known as Bank Policies which are short, focused statements that follow from ADB's Charter, ADF and OCR regulations, and policies adopted by the Board of Directors. -
Engaging with Cities of the Future: A Perspective
Insights and lessons are provided in this publication from a technical assistance project on building livable cities across Asia and the Pacific through the future cities approach. -
Improving Lives of Rural Communities Through Developing Small Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
Case studies highlight experiences of six pilot projects on the development of small hybrid renewable energy systems in Asian rural areas and small isolated islands. -
Tapping the Unreached: Nepal Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Projects─A Sustainable Model of Service Delivery
This booklet highlights key features of successful delivery of water and sanitation services in small towns in Nepal, sector reforms, and lessons learned in designing water supply and sanitation projects. -
Project Administration Instructions (PAI)
The Project Administration Instructions (PAIs) outline the policies and procedures to be followed by ADB staff involved in the administration of ADB-financed loan and technical assistance (TA) projects. -
Overview of LIBOR-based Loans: Sovereign and Sovereign-Guaranteed Borrowers
This brochure gives an overview of ADB's London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)-based Loans for its sovereign and sovereign-guaranteed borrowers from 1 July to 31 December 2017. -
Lessons from ADB Transport Projects: Moving Goods, Connecting People, and Disseminating Knowledge
From in-country to cross-country connections, whether by land, air, or water, transport is a key ingredient that enables nations to achieve economic and social development goals. -
Integrated Solid Waste Management for Local Governments: A Practical Guide
Improving solid waste management is crucial for countering public health impacts of uncollected waste and environmental impacts of open dumping and burning.