Fact Sheets

ADB is assisting the Cook Islands to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, support economic recovery, and promote private sector investment.

As a small island developing state, the Federated States of Micronesia experiences heightened barriers to growth due to its geographic isolation, small population, capacity constraints, and exposure to natural hazards.

ADB’s engagement in Fiji focuses on economic recovery from the impacts of COVID-19, and on building resilience to future economic shocks.

France joined ADB in 1970. It has provided $3.46 billion in capital subscription to ADB. It has also contributed and committed $1.52 billion to Special Funds since becoming a member.

The Government of Georgia has taken steps to deregulate the economy, streamline bureaucracy, and combat corruption. ADB began its partnership with Georgia in 2007 and is one of the country's largest multilateral development partners.

Hong Kong, China joined ADB in 1969. It has provided $809.1 million in capital subscription to ADB. It has also contributed and committed $148.89 million to Special Funds since becoming a member.

ADB supports India’s economic recovery and its COVID-19 response. A founding member of ADB in 1966, India is now ADB’s fourth largest shareholder and its top borrower since 2010.

Indonesia was a founding member of ADB in 1966. The country is ADB’s sixth largest shareholder and one of its largest sovereign borrowers. ADB approved $2.12 billion in sovereign loans and grants to Indonesia in 2021.

Italy is a founding member of ADB. It has provided $2.69 billion in capital subscription to ADB. It has also contributed and committed $1.29 billion to Special Funds since becoming a member.

Current ADB operations in Kazakhstan support economic diversification, inclusive development, and sustainable growth. ADB is also supporting Kazakhstan’s active participation in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program.