The Asian Development Bank is a leading multilateral development bank supporting sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is owned by 69 members—49 from the region.

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A new diagnostic tool can strengthen public institutions, where services are delivered and where corruption and inefficiency often emerge.

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Integrating digital innovation into planning helps countries test, design, and deliver effective circular economy strategies.

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System dynamics modeling can help decision-makers design smarter, data-driven policies for circular development.

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By becoming leaders, girls and young women can contribute to innovation, empathy, and accountability in development programming.

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A climate-resilient, participatory capacity-building program empowers local agencies and enhances water security in Nusantara, Indonesia.

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BWRIS and AWS are helping farmers and planners use every drop wisely in Pakistan’s most arid and water-scarce province.

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WASH investments through piped water, improved drainage, and waste management can help curb water-related disease risks and boost climate resilience for refugees and host communities.

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Regenerative agroforestry can promote decarbonization and biodiversity, while improving coffee farmers’ livelihoods in the Lao PDR.