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.
Governance and Public Management
ADB is working with its member countries to improve governance to promote inclusive and sustainable development in the region.
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Leadership and commitment to transparency and accountability is critical in the coming decades against the backdrop of climate change, global uncertainties, and other emerging challenges.
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Corruption drains more than 5 percent of the world’s GDP. Of approximately $13 trillion in global public spending, 25 percent or $3 trillion is lost to corruption.
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QUALITY GOVERNANCE IS CLOSELY LINKED TO ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC.
Governance and Transformation (2024)
In developing Asia, good governance is an important factor in advancing development.
Total ADB commitments, 2023 ($ million)
ADB supports strengthening government institutions and helping improve the quality and delivery of services to the public.
Key barriers to the growth of sustainable finance markets in ASEAN+3
Barriers that may directly limit sustainable finance should be addressed.
ADB is supporting governments in Asia and the Pacific to work more efficiently and equitably to achieve their development goals. This includes strengthening government institutions and helping improve the quality and delivery of services to the public. ADB’s governance work focuses on a number of areas, including public expenditure, economic affairs, and public administration.
Reducing systemic corruption is another priority for the bank, including strengthening key government institutions that advance transparency and accountability. ADB also assists in reforming state-owned enterprises, government decentralization, legal reform, and social protection.
Our Impact
Results delivered in 2023 from ADB projects.
4,000
Entities with improved management functions and financial stability
4,000
Entities with improved service delivery
51,000
Officials with increased capacity to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate relevant measures
Your Questions Answered
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How important is fiscal reform and domestic resource mobilization in improving governance in Asia and the Pacific?
Good governance is needed for a state to deliver quality public goods and services to benefit its citizens and society. Sound fiscal management and domestic resource mobilization are critical to good governance.
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What progress has ADB made in mainstreaming tax reform in its developing member countries?
ADB works to improve revenue collection, strengthen tax administration, and build the capacity of tax officials in DMCs. This is achieved through technical assistance, training, and knowledge products.
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What role is ICT-related reform playing in improving governance in Asia and the Pacific?
ICT-related reforms help improve governance in the region in various transformative ways. It can enhance the efficiency of government and organize data so that meaningful information can help decision-makers better manage government operations.
What's New
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| Publications, Reports
Asian Development Review: Volume 41, Number 2
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| Development Asia
From Water Loss to Savings: A Nonrevenue Water Intervention in Sri Lanka
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| Development Asia
Integrating the Sustainable Development Goals into Projects in Pakistan
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| Development Asia
How to Adopt Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes
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| Publications, Papers and Briefs
Debt Shocks and the Dynamics of Output and Inflation in Emerging Economies
