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About ADB
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Organization
- Overview
- Key Facts
- Members
- Board of Governors
- Board of Directors
- Management
- Departments and Offices
- Policies and Strategies
- Partners
- Annual Meetings
- FAQs
- Independent Evaluation
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Financial Operations
- Public Sector (Sovereign) Financing
- Private Sector (Nonsovereign) Financing
- Funds and Resources
- Asian Development Fund
- Investor Information
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Opportunities
- Careers
- Business Opportunities
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- News & Events
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Data & Research
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Research at ADB
- Publications
- Statistics and Databases
- Seminars and Lectures
- Links
- Contacts
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- Publications
- Sectors & Themes
- Projects
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Countries
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Subregional Programs
- Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA)
- Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC)
- Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS)
- Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT)
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Other Offices
- European Representative Office
- Japanese Representative Office
- North American Representative Office
- Pacific Liaison and Coordination Office
- South Pacific Subregional Office
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Countries with Operations
- Afghanistan
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Cambodia
- China, People's Republic of
- Cook Islands
- Fiji
- Georgia
- India
- Indonesia
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
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Sectors
ADB focuses on sectors that align with the commitment to eradicate poverty.
Agriculture
In response to the regional food crisis, ADB has shifted its strategic focus from agriculture to a comprehensive multi-sector food security engagement.
Education
With over $8.2 billion in loans and grants, ADB has a long track record in assisting its developing member countries achieve the goal of quality education for all.
Energy
With energy demand projected to double in the region by 2030, ADB is committed to helping its developing member countries achieve access to clean energy for all.
Finance
ADB supports general financial sector and capital market development for microfinance, small and medium-sized enterprises, and regulatory reforms.
Health
ADB is committed to improving health in Asia and the Pacific by supporting better governance, more water and sanitation infrastructure, and regional collaboration.
ICT
ADB's initiatives are empowering the poor to use information and communication technology to help lift themselves out of poverty.
Industry and Trade
ADB's overarching goal of poverty reduction is contingent on the growth of small- and medium-size enterprises and regional trade among partners.
Public Sector Management
ADB is focusing on public financial management, procurement, and reduction of vulnerability to corruption.
Social Protection
Social protection is central to ADB's inclusive growth agenda. Developing and expanding social protection for the poor benefits all of society.
Transport
Transport has been one of ADB’s main sectors over the last four decades with transport operations now nearly 24% of total ADB lending.
Water
Water is essential to sustain life and economic development.In 2001, ADB outlined its vision for water management in its "Water for All" policy.
Themes
Development goals and cross-cutting initiatives
Capacity Development
ADB has long supported the international consensus that the capacity of countries to manage their own affairs is vital to sustainable development.
Climate Change
ADB is responding to the growing need for innovative policies, institutions, and investments to lead the region to a low-carbon and climate-resilient future.
Environmental Sustainability
ADB helps countries shift to environmentally sustainable growth paths to ensure long-term poverty reduction and improved quality of life.
Gender and Development
Gender equality and women’s empowerment are essential for meeting the region’s aspirations of inclusive and sustainable development.
Governance
Assisting developing member countries in improving governance is a strategic priority of ADB. Disaster Risk Management | Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations
Poverty Reduction
ADB is dedicated to combating the region's poverty in all its aspects to improve living conditions and provide the basic services many in richer countries take for granted.
Private Sector Development
ADB advises governments on the basics of a business-friendly environment, including reliable rules, regulations and policies that do not disadvantage private sector enterprise.
Regional Cooperation and Integration
Closer trade integration, intraregional supply chains, and stronger financial links enable slow-moving economies to speed their own expansion.
Social Development
ADB's social development agenda involves people and their communities, organizations, institutions, societies and governments in all poverty relief activities.
Urban Development
ADB's projects and investments support sustainable transport, help improve waste management and access to clean water, and reduce urban carbon footprints.