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ADB in Central and West Asia
ADB works with 10 developing member countries to help build resilience against economic shocks, deliver sustainable services, and promote inclusive and sustainable growth.
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In the Spotlight
Unlocking the Power of Geospatial Data for Sustainable Urban Development
In today's rapidly evolving world, data has become the fuel driving innovation and decision-making. Nowhere is this more evident than in the field of geospatial information, where the integration of diverse datasets has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of our surroundings.
Armenia's Microfinance Sector at a Glance
Analyzing the financing hurdles facing Armenia’s small businesses, this brief looks at bank lending and considers why universal credit organizations need to be more competitive to gain a larger share of the microfinance sector.
Asian Development Bank and Uzbekistan: Fact Sheet
ADB is one of Uzbekistan’s largest development partners. Its support in 2022 focused on reforms for the country’s transition toward an inclusive and market-driven economy.
Kazakhstan's Path to Law Enforcement Integrity
Research has consistently ranked law enforcement among the most corrupt public services.
Central and West Asia Developing Member Countries
ADB's Work in Central and West Asia
"Central and West Asia has experienced unprecedented change in recent decades and while there is vast potential for continued development, our immediate focus remains on addressing the impacts of COVID-19.
ADB will continue to work closely with governments and development partners in the region to foster the economic recovery, develop transport corridors, promote renewable energy, and build competitive and inclusive economies."
Eugene Zhukov
Director General, Central and West Asia Regional Department
What is CAREC?
The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program is a partnership of 11 countries and development partners working together to promote development through cooperation, leading to accelerated economic growth and poverty reduction. It is guided by the overarching vision of “Good Neighbors, Good Partners, and Good Prospects.”
Data: Central and West Asia
Results achieved are aggregate amounts of outputs and outcomes from operations reported in project completion reports and extended annual review reports circulated for the year.
Cofinancing operations enable ADB’s financing partners, governments or their agencies, multilateral financing institutions, and commercial organizations to participate in financing ADB projects.
ADB’s COVID-19 response consists of a $20 billion package announced in April 2020 and the $9 billion Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility (APVAX) announced in December 2020.
ADB Projects in Central and West Asia View all projects
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ADB approved the BRACE program to help Tajikistan expand social assistance for poor and vulnerable people, support domestic food production, safeguard small businesses, and support the employment of returning migrants.
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Armenia's Microfinance Sector at a Glance
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ADB Issues Second Gender Bond Denominated in Azerbaijan Manat
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Asian Development Bank and Uzbekistan: Fact Sheet
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ADB and Kazakhstan 30-year Partnership Anniversary
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Asian Development Bank and the Kyrgyz Republic: Fact Sheet
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Four Ways to Adapt Roads in Central Asia to Climate Change
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Innovation in Focus: Climate Resilience – Water Financing Partnership Facility (Pakistan)
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ADB, Kompanion Bank Sign Deal to Boost MSME Financing in Kyrgyz Republic
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Central and West Asia Department (CWRD)
6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City 1550, Metro Manila, Philippines
Fax +63 2 6362444
Central and West Asia Department (CWRD)
6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City 1550, Metro Manila, Philippines
Fax +63 2 6362444
Armenia Resident Mission
2 Vazgen Sargsyan St, 7th floor, Kamar Business Center, Yerevan, Armenia
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Azerbaijan Resident Mission
45 A. Khagani Street, Landmark II Building, 4th Floor, Baku, AZ1010, Azerbaijan
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Georgia Resident Mission
1, G. Tabidze Street, Freedom Square, 0114 Tbilisi, Georgia
Office Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Kazakhstan Resident Mission: Nur-Sultan Office
Nur-Sultan Office, 12 Samal Microdistrict, Astana Tower Business Center, 20th Floor Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan
Office Hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Kazakhstan Resident Mission: Almaty Office
Almaty Office, 20A Kazybek Bi Street, 2nd Floor, Arai Building, 050010 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Office Hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Kyrgyz Republic Resident Mission
Orion Business Center, 21 Erkindik Prospect, 6th Floor, 720040 Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
Office Hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Pakistan Resident Mission
Level 8, North Wing, Serena Business Complex, Khayaban-e-Suhrawardy, G-5, Islamabad, Pakistan
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Tajikistan Resident Mission
45 Sovetskaya Street, Dushanbe 734001, Tajikistan
Office Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Turkmenistan Resident Mission
82, 1972 (Ataturk) Street, Berkarar Business Center Building, Office M1, Ashgabat 744036, Turkmenistan
Office Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Uzbekistan Resident Mission
1 Qoratosh Street, Tashkent 100027, Uzbekistan
Office Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)