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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ACCOUNTABILITY
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.
Kiribati and ADB
ADB’s support to Kiribati focuses on maintaining fiscal sustainability; upgrading infrastructure related to water supply, transport, renewable energy, and health; and enhancing disaster resilience.
ADB COVID-19 Response: Kiribati
ADB's COVID-19 Response is a $20 billion package to support its developing member countries in countering the severe macroeconomic and health impacts caused by COVID-19, including $2.5 billion in concessional and grant resources, as well as $2 billion earmarked for the private sector (nonsovereign).
The Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility (APVAX) is ADB's $9 billion vaccine initiative offering rapid and equitable support to its developing member countries as they procure and deliver effective and safe COVID-19 vaccines.
Committed Amount is the financing approved by ADB's Board of Directors or Management for which the legal agreement has been signed by the borrower, recipient, or the investee company and ADB.
*The number of projects excludes short-term finance transactions under the Trade Finance, Supply Chain Finance, and Microfinance Programs.
COVID-19 News and Multimedia: Kiribati
In the News
- ADB Provides $8 Million Grant to Help Kiribati Respond to Its First Outbreak of COVID-19
- ADB Signs $65 Million Loan to Sustain Fiji Airways’ Services in the Pacific
- Health, Social Protection to Underpin Sustainable Recovery from COVID-19
- ADB to Provide $94 Million to Boost Disaster Resilience in Pacific
- 'Safety, Data, and Green' the Keywords to Transport Sector's Sustainable Recovery from COVID-19, Says ADB President
Blogs and Articles
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COVID-19 Publications and Documents
Adult Vaccination in Asia and the Pacific: Policies, Financial Needs, and Fiscal Impacts
Immunization is one of the most cost-effective tools for improving health and well-being. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic illustrated the importance of having a well-functioning vaccination delivery system that can deliver vaccines to all population groups.
Gendered Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Central and West Asia: Lessons Learned and Opportunities for Gender-Responsive Public Investments
Examining how the livelihoods, health, and well-being of women in Central and West Asia were disproportionately affected by the pandemic, this report assesses responses and considers how the experience can guide gender mainstreaming.
Open for Business: How Maldives Overcame the COVID-19 Crisis
The pandemic’s devastating impact on tourism-dependent Maldives highlighted the need to diversify its economy to reduce macroeconomic instability and insulate it against future shocks.
The Race to Manufacture COVID-19 Vaccines: Emerging Vaccine Technologies
Detailing how Australia’s Therapeutics Goods Administration conducted horizon scanning for new vaccines during the pandemic to assist ADB, this report is designed to help countries in Asia and the Pacific prepare for future outbreaks.