ADB's Focus on Transport

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Developing Asia needs $1.7 billion a year for infrastructure if the region is to maintain growth and tackle climate change. More than 30% of that needs to be in transport.

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Reducing urban vehicle numbers by promoting green public transport in Asia's expanding cities is critical.

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Seamless regional transport network are enormously important drivers of economic growth, and employment.

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Asia and the Pacific infrastructure needs,
2016-2030

Climate adjusted investment in transport accounts for 32% of what the region needs up to 2030.
Total transport CO2 emissions,
2018

While Asia’s cities generate around 80% of the region’s economic growth, urban vehicle numbers are currently doubling every six years, a major source of greenhouse gases and congestion.
Road connectivity index scores,
2019

Transport has a critical role to play in regional economic integration.

Transport has a key role to play in each of the seven operational priorities for ADB under its Strategy 2030. ADB aims to provide access and mobility for both people and goods, while promoting efficient and effective transport systems that reduce travel times and costs. The bank aims to minimize the negative social and environmental impacts of transport wherever possible. ADB understands that transport plays a key role in enabling continued economic and social development in the region.

ADB's focus on Transport: In-Depth