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.
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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.
Collaboration for Resilient and Green Recovery
Asia-Pacific Can Emerge From Pandemic "Stronger Than Before" — ADB PresidentThe Asia and the Pacific region can emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic “even stronger than before” by focusing on five areas to help achieve a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable future, ADB President...
ADB to Enhance Adaptation and Resilience in Response to Climate Change ThreatThe Asian Development Bank will increase its focus on adaptation and resilience to climate change in response to the growing threat facing Asia and the Pacific.
What is the Asia Pacific Tax Hub?In a world reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, strengthening domestic resource mobilization and international tax cooperation have become an important strategic priority for ADB.
News Releases
- Asia-Pacific Can Emerge From Pandemic "Stronger Than Before" — ADB President
- ADB’s Net Allocable Income Reaches $1.13 Billion
- Republic of Korea Earmarks $700 Million for Climate and ICT Projects through Cofinancing with ADB
- ADB to Enhance Adaptation and Resilience in Response to Climate Change Threat
- ADB Launches Tax Hub to Enhance Domestic Resource Mobilization and International Tax Cooperation
Speeches
- Climate Change and Sovereign Risk - Ingrid van Wees
- Toward a Lasting and Equitable Recovery: ADB’s Leadership and Country Presence during the COVID-19 Crisis - Masatsugu Asakawa
- Chair-Elect's Remarks at the ADB Governors' Business Session - Mahinda Rajapaksa
- Chair's Remarks at the ADB Governors' Business Session - Lasha Khutsishvili
- Meeting of Governors of Pacific Developing Member Countries with ADB Management 2021 - Masatsugu Asakawa
Videos
- Improving Livelihoods, Inclusiveness, and Resilience in Most Vulnerable Situations and States
- We Rise in the New Asian Dawn
- 54th ADB Annual Meeting: Governors’ Business Session
- 54th ADB Annual Meeting: Reviewing ADB’s Energy Policy to Meet the Paris Goal of 1.5 Degrees Celsius
- 54th ADB Annual Meeting: Meaningful Youth Engagement for an Inclusive Recovery
Blogs and Articles
- Asia-Pacific Countries Must Improve Revenue Collection to Rebound from COVID-19
- Working Towards a Women-Focused Pandemic Recovery
- Responding to an Unprecedented Health Emergency Across Asia and the Pacific
- COVID-19 Pandemic Spurs Asia’s Focus on Tax, Resource Mobilization Reform
- Mobilizing resources for a sustainable recovery: Things to know
Publications and Documents
Private Sector Operations in 2020: Report on Development Effectiveness
This report highlights the wide-ranging responses of ADB's Private Sector Operations Department to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and its contributions to help achieve Strategy 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Basic Statistics 2021
Basic Statistics 2021 presents data for 46 economies in Asia and the Pacific on development indicators tracking progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
Highlights of ADB’s Cooperation with Civil Society Organizations 2020
This annual report provides insights on ADB’s cooperation with civil society organizations (CSOs) in 2020, featuring lessons and success stories in Asia and the Pacific.
Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2021: Financing a Green and Inclusive Recovery
This report presents economic prospects for developing Asia and the Pacific. It includes analysis of the impacts of school closures caused by the pandemic and a theme chapter on financing a green and inclusive recovery.