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 Solomon Islands: Fact Sheet
To support economic recovery, ADB is assisting Solomon Islands to invest in transport, water supply, energy, urban infrastructure and services, education, health, and public sector management.
Asian Development Bank and Tuvalu: Fact Sheet
ADB has concentrated its development program in Tuvalu on efforts to improve macroeconomic growth and stability, investment in renewable energy, transport infrastructure, health coverage, and disaster recovery.
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 France: Fact Sheet
France joined ADB in 1970. It has provided $3.29 billion in capital subscription to ADB. It has also contributed and committed $1.52 billion to Special Funds since becoming a member.
Asian Development Bank and Italy: Fact Sheet
Italy is a founding member of ADB. It has provided $2.55 billion in capital subscription to ADB. It has also contributed and committed $1.29 billion to Special Funds since becoming a member.
Asian Development Bank and Portugal: Fact Sheet
Portugal joined ADB in 2002. It has provided $480.7 million in capital subscription to ADB. It has also contributed and committed $96.21 million to Special Funds since becoming a member.
Asian Development Bank and Spain: Fact Sheet
Spain joined ADB in 1986. It has provided $480.7 million in capital subscription to ADB. It has also contributed and committed $518.68 million to Special Funds since becoming a member.
Asian Development Bank and Switzerland: Fact Sheet
Switzerland joined ADB in 1967. It has provided $824.46 million in capital subscription to ADB. It has also contributed and committed $449.91 million to Special Funds since becoming a member.
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 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.