Financing Partnerships

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A newly completed bus rapid transit system is transforming lives of people in Peshawar, Pakistan

A bus rapid transit system in Pakistan established with financing by ADB and Agence Française de Développement is improving lives in Peshawar, Pakistan.

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Supporting the Yangtze River Economic Belt Development

Two investment projects that can revitalize the Yangtze River Economic Belt emerged from a technical assistance facility funded by ADB and the Multidonor Trust Fund under the Water Financing Partnership Facility.

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ADB Partnership Report 2019 Overview

With $11.86 billion in cofinancing in 2019, ADB and its financing partners worked on delivering development results together to improve the lives of millions of people in the Asia Pacific.

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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

Financing Partnerships at a Glance

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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Nonsovereign Cofinancing

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

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News Releases

News Release | 15 January 2021
ADB, EIB Join Forces to Protect Oceans, Support the Blue Economy
ADB and EIB today formed a new Clean and Sustainable Ocean Partnership to support initiatives in Asia and the Pacific to help meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the climate goals of the Paris Agreement.
News Release | 1 December 2020
ADB Approves $430 Million to Help Rehabilitate Power Distribution Networks in Uttar Pradesh, India
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $430 million multitranche financing facility to improve the quality and reliability of electricity supply in Uttar Pradesh in India.
News Release | 8 November 2019
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 | 8 February 2019
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.

Publications

Statutory Reports and Official Records | December 2020

Republic of Korea e-Asia and Knowledge Partnership Fund Annual Report 2019

This annual report highlights progress made by the Republic of Korea e-Asia and Knowledge Partnership Fund to improve access to information and communication technology (ICT) in Asia and the Pacific.
Statutory Reports and Official Records | December 2020

Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction Annual Report 2019

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 2019.
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.

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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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