Public Sector (Sovereign) Financing

ADB Adds $754 Million to Infrastructure Projects in Afghan Road and Rail Sector

ADB has approved $754 million in assistance to rebuild Afghanistan’s shattered road and rail network, bringing to more than $1.7 billion the amount it has contributed to reconstruction of the country’s infrastructure over the past decade. Read More

Cofinancing with New Zealand

New Zealand's largest development engagements—and most significant cooperation with ADB—go to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. This is where the majority of Pacific people live and where development needs are greatest. Read More

New Roads Pave Way for Trade and Prosperity in Viet Nam

Rehabilitation of Viet Nam’s national highway and provincial roads boosts local business and promotes cross-border trade. Watch Video

Financing Market Reforms that Help Small Businesses Get Better Access to Credit

Sovereign lending of $893.4 million supported general finance sector and capital market development for microfinance, small and medium-sized enterprises, and regulatory reforms, according to the latest report on ADB’s financing operations. Read More

Overview

ADB offers a range of financial products that help developing member countries (DMCs) build economic growth and social development. These tools include loans, technical assistance, and grants.

Public sector (sovereign) financing is extended to DMC governments and public sector entities, such as state-owned enterprises. Sovereign lending or financing secured by a government guarantee forms the greater part of ADB’s development assistance.