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Since its founding in 1966, ADB has been driven by an inspiration and dedication
to improving peoples lives in Asia and the Pacific. By targeting our investments
wisely, in partnership with our developing member countries and other
stakeholders, we can alleviate poverty and help create a world in which everyone
can share in the benefits of sustained and inclusive growth.
Whether it be through investment in infrastructure, health care services, financial
and public administration systems, or helping nations prepare for the impact of
climate change or better manage their natural resources, ADB is committed to
helping developing member countries evolve into thriving, modern economies
that are well integrated with each other and the world.
The main devices for assistance are loans, grants, policy dialogue, technical
assistance and equity investments.
We are at the forefront of development thinking and practice, spreading
information through regional forums, a growing online presence and the
publication of specialized papers, serials and books.
Economists, sociologists, engineers, gender experts and environmental scientists
are amongst the hundreds of professions at the bank working together to reduce
poverty, and ensure growth across the Asia and Pacific region is sustainable and
inclusive.
KEY FACTS:
President and Chairperson of the Board of
Takehiko Nakao
Directors:
Members:
Offices:
Founded:
1966
Budget:
2014 Budget
Financing in 2013:
$21.02 billion
ADB aims for an Asia and Pacific free from poverty. While it has achieved a
significant reduction in extreme poverty, the region remains home to about twothirds of the worlds extremely poor.
With $21.02 billion in approved financing in 2013 and 3,062 employees from 61 of
its 67 members, ADB in partnership with member governments, independent
specialists and other financial institutions is focused on delivering projects that
create economic and development impact.
ADB is active in creating the framework for the private sector to be involved in
investing in new projects that underpin development and improve the lives of the 1.7
billion people in the region who live on less than $2 a day.
Since 2000, the Asian Development Fund has transformed the region with the
construction of thousands of schools, bridges, health clinics and roads, providing
opportunities for people to lift themselves out of poverty.
built or upgraded educational facilities for the benefit of over 17 million students,
and trained over 700,000 teachers with quality or competency standards. More than
20 million students were educated and trained under improved quality assurance
systems;
built or upgraded 31,000 km of roads which saw over 11 million vehicle-km of daily
use on average in the first full year of operation;
provided more than 2 million households with access to clean water by installing or
rehabilitating 16,000 km of water supply pipes, and upgraded sanitation in 291,000
households. Over 2 million hectares of land have been improved as a result of
irrigation, drainage, and flood management initiatives;
installed 230 megawatts of new generating capacity, and built or upgraded 18,300
kilometers (km) of transmission and distribution lines; and
MEMBERS :
Afghanistan
1966
Armenia
2005
Australia
1966
Azerbaijan
1999
Bangladesh
1973
Bhutan
1982
Brunei Darussalam
2006
Cambodia
1966
1986
Cook Islands
1976
Fiji
1970
Georgia
2007
1969
India
1966
Indonesia
1966
Japan
1966
Kazakhstan
1994
Kiribati
1974
Korea, Republic of
1966
Kyrgyz Republic
1994
Lao PDR
1966
Malaysia
1966
Maldives
1978
Marshall Islands
1990
1990
Mongolia
1991
Myanmar
1973
Nauru
1991
Nepal
1966
New Zealand
1966
Pakistan
1966
Palau
2003
1971
Philippines
1966
Samoa
1966
Singapore
1966
Solomon Islands
1973
Sri Lanka
1966
Taipei,China
1966
Tajikistan
1998
Thailand
1966
Timor-Leste
2002
Tonga
1972
Turkmenistan
2000
Tuvalu
1993
Uzbekistan
1995
Vanuatu
1981
Viet Nam
1966
Nonregional Members
Austria
1966
Belgium
1966
Canada
1966
Denmark
1966
Finland
1966
France
1970
Germany
1966
Ireland
2006
Italy
1966
Luxembourg
2003
The Netherlands
1966
Norway
1966
Portugal
2002
Spain
1986
Sweden
1966
Switzerland
1967
Turkey
1991
United Kingdom
1966
United States
1966
the part of ADB, any judgment on the legal status of any territory, or any
endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries, colors, denominations, or
information.
MANAGEMENT :
The President is Chairperson of the Board of Directors, and under the Board's
direction, conducts the business of ADB. He is responsible for the organization,
appointment, and dismissal of the officers and staff in accordance with
regulations adopted by the Board of Directors. The President is elected by the
Board of Governors for a term of five years, and may be reelected. He is also the
legal representative of ADB.
The President heads a management team comprising six Vice-Presidents and
the Managing Director General, who supervise the work of ADB's operational,
administrative, and knowledge departments.
Takehiko Nakao
President of ADB and the Chairperson of ADB's Board of Directors
Bindu N. Lohani
Vice-President for Knowledge Management and Sustainable
Development
Economics and Research Department; Office of Information Systems
and Technology; Office of Regional Economic Integration; Regional
and Sustainable Development Department
Wencai Zhang
Vice-President Operations 1
South Asia Department; Central and West Asia Department
Stephen P. Groff
Vice-President Operations 2
East Asia Department; Southeast Asia Department; Pacific
Department
Lakshmi Venkatachalam
Vice-President Private Sector and Cofinancing Operations
Private Sector Operations Department; Office of Cofinancing
Operations
Thierry de Longuemar
Vice-President for Finance and Risk Management
Controllers Department; Treasury Department; Office of Risk
Management
Bruce Davis
Vice-President for Administration and Corporate Management
Operations Services and Financial Management Department; Office
of the Secretary; Office of the General Counsel; Budget, Personnel
and Management Systems Department; Office of Administrative
Services
Juan Miranda
Managing Director General
its mission to help developing member countries improve the living conditions
and quality of life of their people.
Strategy 2020 promotes three complementary agendas on inclusive economic
growth, environmentally sustainable growth, and regional integration.
To achieve these goals, Strategy 2020 identifies drivers of change that will be
stressed in all its operations - developing the private sector, encouraging good
governance, supporting gender equity, helping developing countries gain
knowledge, and expanding partnerships with other development institutions, the
private sector, and with community-based organizations.
Under Strategy 2020. selectivity and focus would be achieved by concentrating
80% of ADB's operations in fivecore operational areasinfrastructure,
environment, regional cooperation and integration (RCI), finance sector
development, and education. Support for other areas of operations, such as
health, agriculture, and disaster and emergency assistance, is to be selectively
provided.
Strategy 2020 Midterm Review
ADB conducted a mid-term review of Strategy 2020 to take stock of its progress
and determine whether the institution is on course to achieving the strategys
goals and objectives. Read more about the Strategy 2020 midterm review.
Corporate Results Framework
ADB has developed a corporate results framework to assess its progress in
implementing Strategy 2020. Annually, it will monitor implementation through
the ADB Development Effectiveness Review.
FAST FACTS
184.35 (2013)
Population in millions
2.1% (2008-2013)
Average annual population growth rate
22.3% (2006)
Population living below the national poverty line
BASIC STATISTICS
PROPOSED PROJECTS
17 Sep 201447929-001:
4 Sep 201448307-001:
11 Jul 201446526-002:
Program
1 Jul 201448066-001:
26 Jun 201446538-002:
(Provincial Support)
VIEW ALL PROPOSED
APPROVED PROJECTS
22 Sep 201447235-001:
27 Jun 201447281-001:
Project
14 May 201447277-001:
Storage
24 Apr 201447015-001:
Subprogram 1
1 Apr 201440075-033:
Tranche 2
VIEW ALL APPROVED
ADB LENDING
Amount ($M) / %
Sector (No. of loans)
3,698.41 / 15.27
Agriculture (60)
501.11 / 2.07
Education (12)
6,163.56 / 25.45
Energy (67)
3,193.00 / 13.18
Finance (52)
1,212.40 / 5.01
Health (13)
1,119.40 / 4.62
Industry and Trade (22)
2,311.50 / 9.54
Multisector (16)
3,015.80 / 12.45
Public Sector (27)
2,178.90 / 9.00
Transport and ICT (23)
823.60 / 3.40
Water Supply (19)
24,217.68 / 100.00
TOTAL (311)
Strategy :
ADB's country partnership strategy (CPS), 2009-2013, provides the framework
for ADB's partnership priorities and the future direction of its assistance strategy.
Reforms and investments in key infrastructure sectors include support for power
and energy, transport and the National Trade Corridor, and water resources. This
assistance will reduce the cost of doing business in Pakistan and strengthen the
underlying competitiveness of the economy.
Support for a new generation of economic reforms will be provided by reducing
distortions, accelerating market creation, and addressing governance and
institutional bottlenecks. Institutional reforms are needed to strengthen local fiscal
and financial management systems, and create a better environment for private
sector investments, including through public-private partnerships.
Development of urban services through pivotal interventions in Pakistan's cities
and secondary towns will unleash economic potential, while improving the quality
of life of poor urban citizens.
The country operations business plan (COBP), 2014-2016, for Pakistan functions
as a bridge between the CPS 2009-2013 and the next CPS 2014-2018. The
PROJECTS :
Approved
Proposed
Translated PDS
Project Name
Type of
Approval
Approval
Assistance
Numbers
Date
Loan
3159
22 Sep 2014
Loan
3160
Loan
3134
27 Jun 2014
TA
8648
14 May 2014
Loan
3126
24 Apr 2014
Loan
3121
1 Apr 2014
TA
8578
13 Dec 2013
Loan
3096
13 Dec 2013
Loan
3090
9 Dec 2013
Loan
3091
Loan
3092
TA
8531
6 Dec 2013
TA
8488
24 Oct 2013
Outputs
Delivered
Energy
New households connected to electricity (number)
29,763
29,763
186
29
Transport
Use of roads built or upgraded (average daily vehicle-kilometers in the first
6,104,792
3,852
1,099
2,753
3,618
Sector/Output
Outputs
Delivered
234
Water
Households with new or improved water supply (number)
178,561
49,839
128,722
14,975
570,000
607
170,337
(hectares)
Finance
Microfinance loan accounts opened / end borrowers reached (number)
162,934
112,157
number)
Microfinance loan accounts opened / end borrowers reached (Male, number)
Small and medium-sized enterprise loan accounts opened or end borrowers
50,778
113
reached (number)
Education
Teacher trained with quality or competency standards (number)
750
750
750
PRIVATE SECTOR :
Pakistan is one of the largest recipients of ADBs private sector development
assistance with over $ 1 billion approved equity investments, loans (including
cofinancing), and guarantees. In line with ADBs country partnership strategy,
power and energy infrastructure projects are among the key priority sectors for
ADBs private sector operations in Pakistan. The ongoing portfolio comprises
three domestic gas-based thermal independent power projects, including
Pakistan's first private sector hydropower project, the first privately owned wind
power project, a privatized electricity utility, and an equity fund.
Under ADBs $1 billion Trade Finance Facilitation Program, trade financing
agreements have been signed with 13 Pakistani commercial banks with the
objective of bolstering export and import activities and stimulating private sector
investments.
ADB-supported Zorlu Wind Power Project, a 56.4 MW wind plant located in
Jhimpir Sindh, achieved financial closure in October 2011. The project will
provide low-cost renewable power to the national grid by early 2013 under a 25year energy purchase agreement.
Regional Cooperation :
Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC)
Program
Good Neighbors, Good Partners, Good Prospects
With the rapid economic expansion of the People's Republic of China and Japan
to the east, the Russian Federation to the north, and India and Pakistan to the
south, there is unprecedented opportunity for CAREC countries to emerge as a
center of trade and commerce, achieve higher levels of economic growth, and
reduce poverty.
CAREC helps Central Asia and its neighbors realize their significant potential by
promoting regional cooperation in four priority areas: Transport; Trade
Facilitation; Energy, and Trade Policy.
Opportunities :
Procurement Plans
For ADB-financed projects, ADB's Procurement Guidelines and Guidelines for
the Use of Consultants require borrowers to prepare and publish Procurement
Plans once the financing of a project has been approved. The Procurement Plan
captures all major goods, works and consulting services procurement that is
either ongoing or expected to take place in the following 18 months.
Procurement Notices
ADB funds development projects and programs in the Asian and Pacific Regions.
Such funding generatesopportunities for the business communities of its member
countries.
Consulting Opportunities
The Consulting Services Recruitment Notices (CSRN) provide detailed information on
the consulting services required for ADB financed or administered projects.
Latest CSRN
Project Number
Title
Type
Deadline
48275-001
Individual
1 Oct 2014
48275-001
Individual
1 Oct 2014
48275-001
Individual
1 Oct 2014
The list displays the latest notices arranged by deadline. Visit the CSRN portal to view all
notices.
Young Professionals
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individuals to ADB. YPP provides the foundation for a challenging and rewarding
professional career in an international development environment. YPP offers a
Scholarship Program
The ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) was established in April 1988 with
financing from the Government of Japan. It provides an opportunity for wellqualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate
studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other
development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and
Pacific Region.