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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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.
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Fact Sheets
These quick reference Fact Sheets summarize ADB’s partnerships with its members. They provide key facts and figures, an overview of activities and future directions, and are updated each year.
Asian Development Bank and Bhutan: Fact Sheet
Bhutan became a member of ADB in 1982. To date, ADB has committed 205 public sector loans, grants, and technical assistance totaling $1.2 billion to Bhutan.
Asian Development Bank and France: Fact Sheet
France joined ADB in 1970. It has provided $3.29 billion in capital subscription to ADB. It has also contributed and committed $1.52 billion to Special Funds since becoming a member.
Asian Development Bank and the Maldives: Fact Sheet
ADB is assisting Maldives to improve climate resilience and achieve net zero emissions by 2030 through the increased use of renewable energy.
Asian Development Bank and Bangladesh: Fact Sheet
ADB is responding to Bangladesh's need for greater climate resilience, quality education, improved infrastructure, and skills development to realize the government's goal of becoming an upper middle-income country by 2031.
Asian Development Bank and the People's Republic of China: Fact Sheet
ADB has been working with the PRC since 1986. To date, ADB has committed 1,193 public sector loans, grants, and technical assistance totaling $42.9 billion to the PRC.
Asian Development Bank and Viet Nam: Fact Sheet
ADB continues its support to help Viet Nam enhance climate-resilient transportation, promote sustainable urban development, improve rural connectivity, and reduce pockets of poverty in remote areas.
Asian Development Bank and Cambodia: Fact Sheet
ADB is one of Cambodia’s largest sources of official development assistance, with average annual lending of $368.3 million in 2018–2022.
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.
Asian Development Bank and Vanuatu: Fact Sheet
Vanuatu became a member of ADB in 1981. To date, ADB has committed 98 public sector loans, grants, and technical assistance totaling $210.3 million to Vanuatu.
Asian Development Bank and the Marshall Islands: Fact Sheet
To date, ADB has committed 78 public sector loans, grants, and technical assistance totaling $202.2 million to the Marshall Islands.