Road to HIV Prevention

ADB is pushing for the amendment of the AIDS law to include HIV prevention in the workplace. This will facilitate government budget allocation for HIV prevention activities to curb an impending epidemic in Mongolia. Read More

Transforming Lives

Asian Development Bank's Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Project in the remote areas of Nepal is transforming lives of women by tackling different facets of women's unequal legal, social and economic status. Read More

12 Things to Know in 2012: Asian Agriculture

With rising populations, increasing food prices and environmental concerns, Asia’s agricultural sector faces a raft of challenges. Read More

Inclusive Growth through Better Governance and Partnerships

Growth in the Asia and Pacific region is strong, but growth alone is not enough for the region to succeed in an era of global change, ADB's President said in his annual address to the Board of Governors. Read More

Sectors

ADB focuses on sectors that align with the commitment to eradicate poverty.

Agriculture

In response to the regional food crisis, ADB has shifted its strategic focus from agriculture to a comprehensive multi-sector food security engagement.

Education

With over $8.2 billion in loans and grants, ADB has a long track record in assisting its developing member countries achieve the goal of quality education for all.

Energy

With energy demand projected to double in the region by 2030, ADB is committed to helping its developing member countries achieve access to clean energy for all.

Finance

ADB supports general financial sector and capital market development for microfinance, small and medium-sized enterprises, and regulatory reforms.

Health

ADB is committed to improving health in Asia and the Pacific by supporting better governance, more water and sanitation infrastructure, and regional collaboration.

ICT

ADB's initiatives are empowering the poor to use information and communication technology to help lift themselves out of poverty.

Industry and Trade

ADB's overarching goal of poverty reduction is contingent on the growth of small- and medium-size enterprises and regional trade among partners.

Public Sector Management

ADB is focusing on public financial management, procurement, and reduction of vulnerability to corruption.

Social Protection

Social protection is central to ADB's inclusive growth agenda. Developing and expanding social protection for the poor benefits all of society.

Transport

Transport has been one of ADB’s main sectors over the last four decades with transport operations now nearly 24% of total ADB lending.

Water

Water is essential to sustain life and economic development.In 2001, ADB outlined its vision for water management in its "Water for All" policy.

Themes

Development goals and cross-cutting initiatives
 

Capacity Development

ADB has long supported the international consensus that the capacity of countries to manage their own affairs is vital to sustainable development.

Climate Change

ADB is responding to the growing need for innovative policies, institutions, and investments to lead the region to a low-carbon and climate-resilient future.

Environmental Sustainability

ADB helps countries shift to environmentally sustainable growth paths to ensure long-term poverty reduction and improved quality of life.

Gender and Development

Gender equality and women’s empowerment are essential for meeting the region’s aspirations of inclusive and sustainable development.

Governance

Assisting developing member countries in improving governance is a strategic priority of ADB. Disaster Risk Management | Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations

Poverty Reduction

ADB is dedicated to combating the region's poverty in all its aspects to improve living conditions and provide the basic services many in richer countries take for granted.

Private Sector Development

ADB advises governments on the basics of a business-friendly environment, including reliable rules, regulations and policies that do not disadvantage private sector enterprise.

Regional Cooperation and Integration

Closer trade integration, intraregional supply chains, and stronger financial links enable slow-moving economies to speed their own expansion.

Social Development

ADB's social development agenda involves people and their communities, organizations, institutions, societies and governments in all poverty relief activities.

Urban Development

ADB's projects and investments support sustainable transport, help improve waste management and access to clean water, and reduce urban carbon footprints.