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 Nepal: Fact Sheet
To date, ADB has committed 494 public sector loans, grants, and technical assistance totaling $7.7 billion to Nepal.
Asian Development Bank and Afghanistan: Fact Sheet
ADB has placed its regular assistance to Afghanistan on hold effective 15 August 2021, but in 2022 supported the economic and social development of the Afghan people through a special arrangement with the United Nations to address basic human needs.
Asian Development Bank and Armenia: Fact Sheet
Since 2005, ADB has supported Armenia through various programs mainly in transport, public finance, school safety, energy, water supply, and urban development. It remains one of the country's largest multilateral development partners.
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 Austria: Fact Sheet
Austria is a founding member of ADB. It has provided $480.7 million in capital subscription to ADB. It has also contributed and committed $329.87 million 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 Bangladesh: Fact Sheet
ADB is responding to Bangladesh's need for greater climate resilience, quality education, improved infrastructure, and skills development to realize the government's goal of becoming an upper middle-income country by 2031.
Asian Development Bank and Belgium: Fact Sheet
Belgium is a founding member of ADB. It has provided $480.7 million in capital subscription to ADB. It has also contributed and committed $268.68 million to Special Funds since becoming a member.
Asian Development Bank and Bhutan: Fact Sheet
Bhutan became a member of ADB in 1982. To date, ADB has committed 205 public sector loans, grants, and technical assistance totaling $1.2 billion to Bhutan.
Asian Development Bank and Brunei Darussalam: Fact Sheet
Brunei Darussalam joined ADB in 2006. It has provided $497.55 million in capital subscription to ADB. It has also contributed and committed $22.08 million to Special Funds since becoming a member.