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.
ADB and Civil Society
ADB cooperates with a broad range of civil society organizations (CSOs), including nongovernment organizations (NGOs), to strengthen its efforts to reduce poverty and increase the effectiveness, quality, and sustainability of its operations.
Working with ADB: A Primer for Identifying Business Opportunities for NGOs
This primer gives an overview of how ADB and civil society work together, and tips on how NGOs can bid for ADB-financed contracts.
Deepening CSO Participation in ADB Operations
An e-course based on ADB's Strengthening Participation for Developmental Results - a valuable resource for ADB staff, government officials, and civil society organizations.
Perspectives on Civil Society
Asian Development Blog | 02 Feb 2022Civil Society Organizations Are Key to Developing Rural Areas
Asian Development Blog | 03 Mar 2021Civil Society Organizations Can be a Powerful Tool in Getting People Vaccinated
Asian Development Blog | 23 Jul 2020Using the Flexibility of Civil Society to overcome COVID-19
Asian Development Blog | 11 Feb 2019Room to play – the missing link in Asian cities
Asian Development Blog | 10 Oct 2018When young people come together, the future is less scary
Contacts
By Country and Regional Offices
Zara Solakhyan (Ms)
Senior Finance and Administration Officer
Sabina Yusifova (Ms)
Senior Project Officer (HSD and Digital Development)
Gobinda Bar (Mr)
Senior Communications Officer
Nidup Tshering (Mr)
Senior Social Development Officer (Gender)
Kongkea Chhoeun (Mr)
Senior Programs Officer
Maybelline A. Bing (Ms)
Senior Country Officer
Tea Papuashvili (Ms)
Project Officer (Infrastructure)
Rajesh Kumar Deol (Mr)
Senior Communications Officer
Andri Suryo (Mr)
Senior Communications Officer
Naning Mardiniah (Ms)
Senior Safeguards Officer (Resettlement)
Aliya Ibadildina (Ms)
Communications Officer
Aliman Temirbek (Ms)
Communications Coordinator
Souphavanh Phonmany (Ms)
Communications Coordinator
Saranzaya Gerelt-Od (Ms)
Gender Officer
Shuvechha Khadka (Ms)
Senior Social Development Officer (Gender)
Khurram Imtiaz (Mr)
Senior Portfolio Management Officer
Alfonsa Koshiba (Ms)
Senior Country Officer
Grace Korua (Ms)
Project Analyst
Ning Li (Mr)
Senior Environment Officer
Rosemarie Marquez (Ms)
Senior Communications Officer
Dalcy Tozaka (Ms)
Senior Country Officer
H. D. Sudarshana A. Jayasundara (Mr)
Senior Social Development Officer (Gender)
Tatiana Evstifeeva (Ms)
Communications Officer
Jay Roop (Mr)
Principal Country Specialist
Roykaew "Duckie" Nitithanprapas (Ms)
Senior Communications Officer
Elsty Davidz-Morato (Ms)
Senior Social Development Officer (Gender)
Jennet Hojanazarova (Ms)
Senior Economics Officer
Feruza Insavalieva (Ms)
Safeguards Officer
Nancy Wells (Ms)
Senior Country Officer
Nguyen Thanh Giang (Ms)
Senior Social Development Officer (Gender)
Olga B. Stephenson
Project Analyst
Katherine Passmore (Ms)
Senior Economics Officer (Nauru)
Beatrice Olsson (Ms)
Senior Country Coordination Officer
Balwyn Faotusia (Ms)
Senior Country Officer
Lavinia Tama (Ms)
Senior Country Officer (Cook Islands)
Teatao Tira (Mr)
Senior Country Officer (Kiribati)
Maria Melei (Ms)
Senior Country Officer (Samoa)
Letasi Iulai (Mr)
Senior Country Officer (Tuvalu)
Events and Multimedia
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Call for Session Proposals: Civil Society Program (CSP) of the 57th ADB Annual Meeting in Tbilisi, Georgia
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Peer-to-Peer Learning Event: Civil Society Organizations
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3rd Asia and the Pacific Youth Symposium
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Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar 2023 with Civil Society Organizations
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Call for Session Organizers: Civil Society Program (CSP) of the 56th ADB Annual Meeting in Incheon, Republic of Korea
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Driving Inclusion - Addressing Legal Barriers for Sexual and Gender Minorities
Video | 03 May 202154th ADB Annual Meeting: Meeting Between Civil Society Organizations and ADB Management
Video | 10 Oct 2019How Youth Drive Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific
Video | 02 May 2019ADB and civil society strengthen collaboration on Pacific region projects
Video | 10 Apr 2019ADB and CSOs Bring Rural Health Services to Papua New Guinea