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.
Mr. Norio Saito is the Director for the Urban Development and Water Division of the South Asia Department of ADB. He has more than 28 years of professional experience across Asia, including 14 years in ADB, primarily in urban development, water and sanitation management, climate change, environmental analysis, and implementing public-private partnerships. In his current position, Norio is responsible for a significant project lending and technical assistance portfolio involving the following ADB developing member countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. His career includes the role of Deputy Country Director for ADB’s Viet Nam Resident Mission as well as senior positions with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation. He has a PhD in environmental science from Ibaraki University, Japan, a master of environmental management from Duke University, USA, and a bachelor of science in geography from the University of Tokyo, Japan.
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Expanding Water Supply and Sanitation Coverage through Output-Based Aid
The Asian Development Bank is set to undertake its first output-based aid initiative. Will it prove to be the right modality for Nepal’s small towns and their water supply and sanitation concerns?