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.
Publications and Documents
Explore our data-rich research, policy analysis, toolkits, guidelines, and other resources on economics and key development topics. Our operational documents are also available in this section.
ADB through the Decades Series
To mark ADB's 50th anniversary, the five-volume ADB Through the Decades series highlights significant milestones and key turning points in ADB’s strategic, operational, financial, and institutional developments over the past 5 decades.
ADB’s Fifth Decade (2007–2016) (updated edition)
This fifth volume from the series ADB through the Decades presents ADB's response to intensified development challenges, a more ambitious global development agenda, and the emergence of new sources of development finance.
ADB’s Fourth Decade (1997–2006) (updated edition)
This fourth volume from the series ADB through the Decades presents how ADB responded to rapid changes in the region following the Asian financial crisis and the changes in international development thinking.
ADB’s Third Decade (1987–1996) (updated edition)
This third volume from the series ADB through the Decades presents ADB's response to expert recommendations for a new role for ADB in the 1990s, and greater emphasis on effectiveness in the delivery of development assistance.
ADB’s Second Decade (1977–1986) (updated edition)
This second volume from the series ADB through the Decades shows how ADB responded to the growing diversity among its developing member countries as both membership and operations widened during 1977–1986.
ADB’s First Decade (1966–1976) (updated edition)
This first volume from the series ADB through the Decades explains how the idea of a regional development bank for Asia emerged and gained support, and how ADB established itself as a sound and credible institution.