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Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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.
Improving performance, accountability, and financial sustainability of Pakistan’s SOEs is key to building a resilient economy.
Bhutan must boost productivity in traditional crops while building capacity for high‑value agricultural exports.
Bringing quality preventive and diagnostic services closer to communities can reduce health inequalities.
Capturing early childhood data helps guide policy and investments to support every young child.
A conducive, supportive, and culturally appropriate environment can encourage Indigenous Peoples to engage with project teams.
Georgia’s integrated urban planning approach is improving livability, revitalizing heritage, and setting new benchmarks for inclusive development.
Catalytic risk capital, community empowerment, and climate-smart practices in poultry farming can unlock industry growth.
Sustainable hydropower project balances energy needs with tribal rights, cultural preservation, and inclusive livelihood restoration.
A new diagnostic tool can strengthen public institutions, where services are delivered and where corruption and inefficiency often emerge.
Integrating digital innovation into planning helps countries test, design, and deliver effective circular economy strategies.