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.
Urban Development
ADB supports cities in Asia and the Pacific to become more livable.
Key Urban Development Resources Latest Publications and Documents
The Role of Intermediaries in Inclusive Water and Sanitation Services for Informal Settlements in Asia and the Pacific
Human Settlements in Mongolia: Strengthening Strategic Cities and Towns for Sustainable Territorial Development
Faster, Taller, Better: Transit Improvements and Land Use Policies
Incorporating Climate Resilience in Urban Planning and Policy Making: Focus on Armenia, Georgia, and Uzbekistan
Making Cities More Livable
The Livable Cities Operational Plan sets out the direction and approach for ADB to help its developing member countries (DMCs) build livable cities that are green, competitive, inclusive, and resilient. It also details ADB’s strategic operational priorities to provide support to cities in DMCs to help them develop the right institutions, policies, and enabling environments to become more livable.
Perspectives on Urban Development
Development Asia | 30 Jan 2024Unlocking the Power of Geospatial Data for Sustainable Urban Development
Blog, Development Asia | 12 Jan 2024Leading the Way to Green Development of Small and Medium-Sized Cities
Development Asia | 12 Dec 2023Addressing the Challenges of Southeast Asia’s Growing Biomaterial Industry
Development Asia | 07 Nov 2023Improving Financial Sustainability in the Water Sector through Tariff Reforms
Project Results and Case Studies Latest Project Results
News and Multimedia
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Mongolia, ADB Sign Project to Spur Green and Inclusive Agribusiness
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
ADB Approves Support for Urban Resilience in Nepal
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
ADB Loan to Help Improve Waste Management and Sanitation in India
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ADB to Support Urban Environmental Improvements in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR
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ADB, Indonesia Launch Net Zero Strategy for New Capital City
Infographic | 08 Nov 2023Results of ADB-supported projects and programs in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2017-2023
Video | 04 Aug 2023ADB’s Support to Mongolia’s Urban Infrastructure and Services Sector
Video | 24 May 2023Empowering MSMEs during the COVID-19 Crisis in Mongolia
Video | 16 Dec 2022Building Livelihoods in Mongolia's Underserved Urban Areas