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 Pakistan: Fact Sheet
ADB has been helping Pakistan reduce poverty and increase resilience and prosperity by supporting investments in key sectors and services.
Asian Development Bank and Palau: Fact Sheet
Palau is a small island developing state in the northern Pacific. It is exceptionally vulnerable to natural hazards, and its narrow economy exposes it to international market volatility.
Asian Development Bank and Papua New Guinea: Fact Sheet
ADB is one of Papua New Guinea’s largest sources of official development assistance, with an average annual lending of $339 million over 5 years from 2017 to 2022.
Asian Development Bank and the People's Republic of China: Fact Sheet
ADB has been working with the PRC since 1986. To date, ADB has committed 1,193 public sector loans, grants, and technical assistance totaling $42.9 billion to the PRC.
Asian Development Bank and the Philippines: Fact Sheet
ADB is helping the Philippines address poverty and inequality, tackle climate change, enhance resilience and sustainability, make cities more livable, improve governance and institutional capacity, and promote gender equality.
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 the Republic of Korea: Fact Sheet
The Republic of Korea is a founding member of ADB. It has provided $7.12 billion in capital subscription to ADB. It has also contributed and committed $788.11 million to Special Funds since becoming a member.
Asian Development Bank and Samoa: Fact Sheet
Samoa is a founding member of ADB and has been receiving support from the bank for infrastructure development and policy reforms, and strengthening its climate resilience.
Asian Development Bank and Singapore: Fact Sheet
Singapore is a founding member of ADB. It has provided $480.7 million in capital subscription to ADB. It has also contributed and committed $32.18 million to Special Funds since becoming a member.
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.