Asian Development Bank

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution that provides developing nations with loans, advice, policy dialogue, technical assistance, and equity investments, and grants for a broad range of development activities. It partners with member governments, independent specialists, and other financial institutions to deliver projects that create economic and development impact. In addition, its triple-A credit rating helps clients mobilize funds for development. It raises funds through bond issues on the world’s capital markets. The institution is focused on making improvements on areas such as agriculture and food security; education; energy; environment, climate change, and disaster risk management; finance sector development; gender and development; governance and public management; health; information and communications technology; regional cooperation and integration; social development and poverty; transport; urban development; and water. ADB is also a knowledge institution that spreads information through regional fora; a growing online presence; social media channels; and the publication of specialized papers, periodicals, and books. Asian Development Bank is headquartered in Manila, Philippines with 29 resident missions across the Asia and Pacific region, and 3 representative offices in Washington, Frankfurt, and Tokyo.