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.
Publications and Documents
Explore our data-rich research, policy analysis, toolkits, guidelines, and other resources on economics and key development topics. Our operational documents are also available in this section.
Policies, Strategies, and Plans
Browse all governing rules and guiding strategies for ADB operations
Strategy 2030 Social Protection Directional Guide: Toward Inclusive and Resilient Social Protection
This Social Protection Directional Guide provides strategic directions in social protection for the Asian Development Bank.
Healthy Oceans Implementation Plan 2022–2024
This plan outlines the Asian Development Bank’s enhanced support during 2022–2024 toward conserving and restoring ocean health and resilience and building a stronger blue economy for Asia and the Pacific.
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Second Policy Implementation Review: The Role of the Asian Development Bank in Relation to Tax Integrity
This paper is the second policy implementation review covering ADB’s tax integrity activities at a country, project, and institutional levels from 2018 to 2021.
Greater Mekong Subregion Gender Strategy
This strategy outlines a regional approach for advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).
Strategy 2030 Water Sector Directional Guide: A Water-Secure and Resilient Asia and the Pacific
This Water Sector Directional Guide (WSDG) provides the strategic direction of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the water sector.
Strategy 2030 Urban Sector Directional Guide: Toward Making Cities More Livable in Asia and the Pacific
This Urban Sector Directional Guide (USDG) provides the context and rationale for the strategic direction of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the urban sector.
Strategy 2030 Health Sector Directional Guide: Toward the Achievement of Universal Health Coverage in Asia and the Pacific
This Health Sector Directional Guide (HSDG) provides the strategic direction of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the health sector.
Strategy 2030 Finance Sector Directional Guide: Innovative and Sustainable Finance for Asia and the Pacific
This Finance Sector Directional Guide (FSDG) provides the strategic direction of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the finance sector.
Strategy 2030 Education Sector Directional Guide: Learning for All
This Education Sector Directional Guide provides the strategic direction of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the education sector.
Work Program and Budget Framework, 2023-2025
The Work Program and Budget Framework (WPBF), 2023-2025 defines the parameters and main thrusts of the operations of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and provides the framework for preparation of the budget for the upcoming year.