Financing Partnerships

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Institutional Document

The COVID-19 Pandemic Reinforces the Need for Stronger and More Strategic Partnerships

The new 2019 ADB Partnership Report highlights examples of ADB financing partnerships in Asia and the Pacific. View report

Article

Australia and ADB: 54 years on, a partnership that keeps delivering results for the Asia Pacific

The long-term ADB-Australia partnership is delivering critical infrastructure, investment, and training to improve the lives of people in Asia and the Pacific.

News Release

ADB's 2019 Operations Reach $33.74 Billion

ADB's projects, programs, and other development support for its developing members in Asia and the Pacific amounted to $33.74 billion in 2019, underscoring ADB’s strong commitment to its vision of a prosperous, inclusive...

Article

ADB’s support for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in Asia and the Pacific

ADB is supporting its developing members in responding to the COVID-19 outbreak through finance, knowledge, and partnerships.

Financing Partnerships

Official Cofinancing

Sovereign Cofinancing

Flowing mainly from financing partnerships and public sector lending windows, sovereign cofinancing mobilize grants and loans for ADB-supported projects and grants for ADB’s technical assistance operations.

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Commercial Cofinancing

Nonsovereign Cofinancing

Nonsovereign cofinancing supports ADB’s developmental objectives by facilitating investment, trade, and capital flows into DMCs.

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Financing Partnerships at a Glance

News Releases

News Release
ADB, KfW Expand Cofinancing Partnership with Additional $2 Billion
ADB and KfW, the German state-owned development bank, today agreed to expand their existing cofinancing partnership with an additional $2 billion over the next 4 years in order to support continued economic...
News Release
ADB, AFD Commit to Providing $5 Billion in Cofinancing in the Next 3 Years
ADB and AFD today agreed to increase their cofinancing commitment from $3 billion in the past 3 years to $5 billion in the next 3 years, allowing them to scale up their joint development efforts in the Asia and Pacific region.
News Release
ADB, AECID Sign MOU for Further Collaboration, Knowledge Sharing
The MOU lays the groundwork for further cooperation between the two institutions and outlines the criteria for cofinancing projects, coordination of activities in countries and sectors of common interest, and knowledge sharing.
News Release
ADB Signs Agreements with the Republic of Korea to Strengthen Cofinancing and Technical Cooperation
ADB and the Republic of Korea today signed two agreements that will enhance joint efforts to provide additional financing and technical assistance to ADB’s developing member countries.

Publications

Statutory Reports and Official Records | August 2020

Urban Financing Partnership Facility Mid-Year Report: January to June 2020

By June 2020, the Urban Financing Partnership Facility (UFPF) assistance has led to a total of 5 newly approved projects, comprised of 3 direct charge activities, a technical assistance, and a project preparatory study.
Statutory Reports and Official Records | March 2020

Urban Financing Partnership Facility Annual Report: January to December 2019

By end of 2019, the Urban Financing Partnership Facility (UFPF) assistance has led to a total of 152 completed projects, comprised of investment grants, technical assistance, direct charge activities, and project preparation studies.
Statutory Reports and Official Records | September 2019

Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction Annual Report 2018

This annual report presents the background and rationale, project implementation progress, and achievements of the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2018.
Statutory Reports and Official Records | May 2019

Partnering for Development: Donor Report 2018

This report showcases activities and results of financing partnerships of ADB in 2018. Stories illustrate how these partnerships have made a significant difference in the lives of the poor.

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Financing Partnership Inquiries

General inquiries on financing partnerships

Financing Partners Relationship Managers

The Strategic Partnerships Division manages partnerships and establishes cofinancing relationships with partners. Send inquiry

The Partner Funds Division administers single-donor trust funds, project-specific cofinancing, and global funding initiatives. Send inquiry

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