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.
Publications and Documents
Explore our data-rich research, policy analysis, toolkits, guidelines, and other resources on economics and key development topics. Our operational documents are also available in this section.
Knowledge Showcases
The Knowledge Showcases highlight innovative ideas from ADB technical assistance and other knowledge products to promote further discussion and research.
Information and Communication Technology for Prosperity
ICT for prosperity can ensure access to affordable and clean energy; promote decent work and economic growth; advance industry, innovation, and infrastructure; and reduce inequalities.
Information and Communication Technology for the Planet
ICT for the planet can help build sustainable cities and communities, ensure responsible consumption, fortify climate action, conserve and sustainably use life below water, and protect and manage life on land.
Information and Communication Technology for People
Information and communication technology (ICT) for people can help end poverty and hunger, ensure healthy lives and quality education, achieve gender equality, and provide water and sanitation for all.
Information and Communication Technology for Peace and Partnership
ICT for peace and partnership can promote peace, justice, and strong institutions and strengthen partnerships for the global goals.
How Information and Communication Technology Can Fast-Track Development
In developing countries, insufficiencies and inequalities across the dimensions of connectivity, structure, support, and usage constrain what benefits ICT might leverage.
Leveraging Information and Communication Technology for Development
“ICT for Development” (ICTD) springs from the desire to leverage ICT to propel economic and social progress and enhance its effects in developing countries.
Training for Internal Auditors in the Public Sector: An Alternative Approach for State Internal Auditors
Slovenia's program to standardize state internal auditor competencies through certification strives to merge international best practices with localized regulatory concerns.
Deploying Mobile and Branchless Banking in Bhutan
An ADB project is helping Bhutan promote financial literacy and strengthen financial inclusion by supporting the development and awareness of mobile and branchless banking.
Instituting e-Government Procurement in Nepal
e-Government procurement (e-GP) enhances transparency and compliance, increases performance and quality, and furthers economic development. With ADB in 2013, Nepal launched ambitious and transformational reforms to develop its e-GP system.
Opportunities for Internal Audit Capacity Development
An internal audit function is intrinsic for sound governance and accountability where public sector institutions can rely on internal audits to provide oversight and assurance over operations, delivery of services, and use of public funds.