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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.