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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Fact Sheets
These quick reference Fact Sheets summarize ADB’s partnerships with its members. They provide key facts and figures, an overview of activities and future directions, and are updated each year.
Asian Development Bank and Denmark: Fact Sheet
Denmark is a founding member of ADB. It has provided $480.7 million in capital subscription to ADB. It has also contributed and committed $277.09 million to Special Funds since becoming a member.
Asian Development Bank and Japan: Fact Sheet
Japan is a founding member of ADB. It has provided $22.05 billion in capital subscription to ADB. It has also contributed and committed $15.98 billion to Special Funds since becoming a member.
Asian Development Bank and Australia: Fact Sheet
Australia is a founding member of ADB. It has provided $8.17 billion in capital subscription to ADB. It has also contributed and committed $3.14 billion to Special Funds since becoming a member.
Asian Development Bank and Azerbaijan: Fact Sheet
Azerbaijan aims to develop a sustainable and competitive economy, achieve an inclusive society, improve human capital, shift to “green growth,” and improve infrastructure. ADB continues to be one of the country's key sources of official development assistance.
Asian Development Bank and Cambodia: Fact Sheet
ADB is one of Cambodia’s largest sources of official development assistance, with average annual lending of $368.3 million in 2018–2022.
Asian Development Bank and the Federated States of Micronesia: Fact Sheet
As a small island developing state, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) experiences heightened barriers to growth due to its geographic isolation, small population and associated capacity constraints, and exposure to natural hazards.
Asian Development Bank and Georgia: Fact Sheet
ADB began its partnership with Georgia in 2007 and is one of the country’s largest multilateral development partners.
Asian Development Bank and Hong Kong, China: Fact Sheet
Hong Kong, China joined ADB in 1969. It has provided $769.36 million in capital subscription to ADB. It has also contributed and committed $148.89 million to Special Funds since becoming a member.
Asian Development Bank and Kiribati: Fact Sheet
ADB has been supporting Kiribati in building fiscal stability and upgrading infrastructure since 1974.
Asian Development Bank and Nauru: Fact Sheet
ADB has been supporting Nauru since 1991, and cooperation has focused on improving fiscal sustainability, critical infrastructure, and service delivery.