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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South Asia Project Briefs
These 2-pager briefs highlight the innovative designs of recently approved projects and results of completed projects in South Asia.
Sri Lanka: North East Community Restoration and Development Project
The North East Community Restoration and Development Project restored basic social infrastructure, community services, and livelihoods. Significant improvements were achieved in basic social infrastructure and community services.
Sri Lanka: Greater Colombo Water and Wastewater Management
The Greater Colombo Water and Wastewater Management project enhanced water conservation through the standposts in underserved settlements, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board launched various programs across the country.
Bangladesh: Urban Governance and Infrastructure Improvement Sector Project
The Urban Governance and Infrastructure Improvement Sector Project responded to the need for rehabilitation and expansion of urban development and services in secondary towns in Bangladesh, and helped strengthen urban governance.
Bangladesh: Secondary Education Sector Investment Program
ADB's Secondary Education Sector Investment Program addresses the challenges of making secondary education in Bangladesh more efficient, equitable, and relevant to the economy’s needs.
Bangladesh: Dhaka Environmentally Sustainable Water Supply
The Dhaka Environmentally Sustainable Water Supply Project is helping to provide reliable and improved water supply in Dhaka by developing a new surface water supply scheme for supply augmentation.
Bangladesh: Second Participatory Livestock Development Project
The Second Participatory Livestock Development Project aimed to increase income-generating activities and employment from livestock-related enterprises for the rural poor, particularly landless households and households headed by women.
Bangladesh: Second Capital Market Development Program
The Second Capital Market Development Program was approved to strengthen Bangladesh’s capital markets, complementing and supporting the government’s commitment to meaningful capital market reform.
Sri Lanka: Education Sector Development Program
Sri Lanka has made commendable progress in basic education, achieving universal primary enrollment and high literacy rates. However, Sri Lanka must now improve the quality, relevance, and equity of secondary education.
Nepal: Skills for Employment
To reduce poverty and income inequality in the Nepal, it is vital to increase the employment rate and income level of workers, especially those belonging to marginalized groups.
Nepal: SASEC Road Connectivity
Poor road connectivity is a major constraint for Nepal. The East–West Highway (EWH) is critical for domestic connectivity, and is also key to linking Nepal to India.