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Asian Development Bank (ADB)
The Asian Development Bank is a leading multilateral development bank supporting sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is owned by 69 members—49 from the region.
Indonesia is aligning policies and strengthening intra-government coordination to address the growing health risks of climate change.
Better laboratories, skilled health workers, stronger information systems, and regional cooperation can make diagnosis more accessible and reliable.
India should shift toward targeted, transparent, and fiscally sustainable welfare systems that support long-term development.
A pilot project audit shows how practical tools, professional judgment, and mentoring can help build stronger national audit capacity.
Partnerships with commercial banks and insurers are helping mobilize private finance to meet the health and long-term care needs of ageing societies.
Combining leadership and climate training can help women lead more confidently in climate decision-making.
A dual-purpose energy model enabled farmers to irrigate crops and earn additional income by supplying surplus electricity to the grid.
Understanding how plastics move through river basins helps governments identify pollution hotspots and prioritize interventions.
The benefits of open finance are closely linked to how well its risks are understood and managed.
As climate finance expands, Supreme Audit Institutions can help strengthen oversight, improve accountability, and support effective climate outcomes.