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
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Special Operations Loan Regulations: Applicable to Loans Made by the Bank from Its Special Funds Resources (7 December 1982)
These regulations, issued on 7 December 1982, set forth terms and conditions generally applicable to loans made by the Bank from its Special Funds Resources.
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Ordinary Operations Loan Regulations: Applicable to Loans Made by the Bank from Its Ordinary Capital Resources (17 February 1977)
These regulations, issued on 17 February 1977, set forth terms and conditions generally applicable to loans made by the Bank from its Ordinary Capital Resources.
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Special Operations Loan Regulations: Applicable to Loans Made by the Bank from Its Special Funds Resources (17 February 1977)
These regulations, issued on 17 February 1977, set forth terms and conditions generally applicable to loans made by the Bank from its Special Funds Resources.
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Special Operations Loan Regulations: Applicable to Loans Made by the Bank from Its Special Funds Resources (6 May 1969)
These regulations, issued on 6 May 1969, set forth terms and conditions generally applicable to loans made by the Bank from its Special Funds Resources.
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Loan Regulations: Applicable to Loans Made by the Bank from Its Ordinary Capital Resources (28 November 1967)
These regulations, issued on 28 November 1967, set forth terms and conditions generally applicable to loans made by the Bank from its Ordinary Capital Resources.
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Agreement Establishing the Asian Development Bank (ADB Charter)
The Articles of Agreement establishing the Asian Development Bank, also known as the ADB Charter, comprising (i) Purpose, Functions and Membership; (ii) Capital; (iii) Operations; (iv) Borrowing and Other Miscellaneous Powers; (v) Currencies; (vi) Organization and Management; (vii) Withdrawal and Suspension of Members, Temporary Suspension and Termination of Operations of ADB; (viii) Status, Immunities, Exemptions and Privileges; (ix) Amendments, Interpretation, Arbitration; and (x) Final Provisions.