Explore key takeaways from the 59th ADB Annual Meeting in Samarkand. Discover insights on multi-billion dollar commitments for regional connectivity, digital innovation, clean energy grids, and shared resilience across Asia and the Pacific.

ADB committed $29.3 billion from its own resources in 2025 while advancing key institutional reforms to help Asia and the Pacific navigate change and turn challenges into opportunities.

Highlights how ADB and its partners worked together in 2025 to deliver practical solutions across Asia and the Pacific.

ADB President

Masato Kanda is the President of ADB and the Chairperson of ADB’s Board of Directors. He was elected President by ADB’s Board of Governors and assumed office on 24 February 2025.

ADB committed $29.3 billion from its own resources in 2025 while advancing key institutional reforms to help Asia and the Pacific navigate change and turn challenges into opportunities.

Highlights how ADB and its partners worked together in 2025 to deliver practical solutions across Asia and the Pacific.

Projects

Browse for ADB projects, project documents, procurement information, and awarded contracts.


Funds and Resources

ADB offers loans, grants, and technical assistance from Special Funds, Trust Funds, and other sources to help reduce poverty in Asia and the Pacific.

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Crossroads of Progress: Advancing Asia and the Pacific’s Connected Future

ADB’s 59th Annual Meeting is being held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan—a historic crossroads on the ancient silk route. As Asia and the Pacific stands at a new crossroads, ADB and its partners are working together to shape a modern, prosperous, and connected future.

How ADB and Its Partners Are Working to Solve Complex Challenges Together for 60 Years

Data as Drivers of Change

Data and Statistics

Data and statistical analysis in the Asia and Pacific region contributes to knowledge generation in ADB, helping strengthen its institutional priorities and operational effectiveness in its developing member countries.

People

135 million

are living in extreme poverty,
or on $3.00 a day
in 2021 purchasing power parity

Planet

about 60%

of global greenhouse gas emissions are from the region

Prosperity

4.7%

GDP growth forecast for 2026

Publications and Documents

Publications and Documents

Explore our data-rich research, policy analysis, toolkits, guidelines, and other resources on economics and key development topics.

Asian Development Outlook

Asian Development Outlook

Analyzes economic and development issues in Asia and the Pacific, including GDP growth rates and inflation forecasts.

Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific

Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific

Data on the economic, financial, social, and environmental situations in the region.

Annual Report

Annual Report

Yearly reviews and analysis of ADB's operations, projects, internal administration, and financial management.

Tracking Impact, Driving Progress

Outcomes delivered by ADB’s completed operations in 2025.

  • 77.4 million

    poor and vulnerable people with improved living standards
  • 12.9 million tCO2e*

    in reduced greenhouse gas emissions annually

    *tCO2e = ton of carbon dioxide equivalent

  • 1.5 million jobs

    directly generated
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