Functions of ADB

Asian Development Bank

1. Asian Development Bank
Its Functions
Vaishakh P Vathsalan

2. Overview
•The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is
a regional development bank established on 22
August 1966 to facilitate economic development of
countries in Asia.
•From 31 members at its establishment, ADB now
has 67 members - of which 48 are from within Asia
and the Pacific and 19 outside.
•By the end of 2012, both the United
States and Japan hold the two largest proportions
of shares each at 12.78%. China holds
5.45%, India holds 5.36%.

3. Functions
•Promote investment in the region of public
and private capital for development
purposes.
•Provide loans for the economic and social
development of the member countries of
the region.
•Help member countries in coordinating
their development policies and plans.

4. Functions
•Provide technical assistance for the
preparation, financing and execution of
development projects and programmes.
•Provide financial and technical assistance
to member countries for environmental
protection.

5. Functions
•Act as financial intermediary by transferring
resources from global capital markets to
developing countries.
•Support public resource mobilization and
management to member countries.

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