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.
ORGANIZATION
ACCOUNTABILITY
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.
Private Sector Financing
ADB focuses on projects that help promote private investments in the region that will have significant development impact and will lead to accelerated, sustainable, and inclusive growth.
Climate Action and ADB's Private Sector Operations
Engaging the private sector to deliver climate solutions can promote economic growth and jobs and help to place Asia and the Pacific on a low-carbon sustainable growth path.
Women’s Finance Exchange (WFX)
The WFX aims to address challenges faced by women’s businesses in accessing suitable financial products, and works with partners to improve gender-responsive financing.
Private Sector Financing: Catalyzing Sustainable Development and Economic Growth
ADB recognizes the vital role of the private sector in promoting inclusive growth and reducing poverty across the Asia-Pacific region. Our Private Sector Financing is designed to support businesses unlock investments, thereby fostering innovation, generating jobs, and contributing to sustainable development.
Our Operations in 2022
$1.1 billion
Infrastructure volume from committed projects
(40% in climate financing, 81% with gender focus)
$7.1 billion
in cofinancing
($1.8 raised for every $1 of private sector assistance from ADB’s own resources)
Results Delivered as of 2022
47.5 million
MSME beneficiaries
28.8 million tCO2e/year
GHG emissions reduced
10 million
Farmers reached
Sources:
Private Sector Operations in 2022: Report on Development Effectiveness
Partner With Us
ADB’s private sector operations are designed to empower businesses, unlock investments, and support the advancement of key development priorities in Asia and the Pacific. We collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders to address critical development challenges such as climate change, food security, and gender equality, by providing innovative solutions to our clients.
Products and Services
ADB catalyzes private investments through direct financing, credit enhancements, and risk mitigation instruments; provides direct funding assistance through loans and equity investments; and offers guarantee instruments encouraging both foreign and local commercial lenders to support projects in ADB's developing member countries (DMCs).
Focus Areas
ADB focuses on promoting private investments in the region that will have significant development impact and will lead to accelerated, sustainable, and inclusive growth. In assisting private sector projects and companies in its DMCs, ADB builds on existing strengths in these sectors:
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Our Team
Contacts
Asian Development Bank
6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City 1550, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel +632 8632 5280
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Country Focal Points
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Asian Development Bank Singapore Office
12 Marina Boulevard
37-03 Marina Bay Financial Centre, Tower 3
Singapore 018982
ADB Singapore Office General Line:
Tel 65-6216 1800
Tel 65-6216 1801