Asia and Pacific Growth Outlook Sharply Downgraded as Middle East Conflict Disruptions Deepen More severe and prolonged disruptions continue to raise energy prices, tighten financial conditions, and weigh on economic activity across the region LEARN MORE Annual Report ADB Scaled Up Operations to $29.3 billion in 2025 to Build Resilience in Asia and the Pacific Administration and Governance Masato Kanda to Stand for Reelection as ADB President The Heads of MDBs Group Deeper Collaboration to Support Countries Through Heightened Global Uncertainty Invitation and Registration Schedule of Events In Focus News and Events An Evolving Procurement Approach to Deliver Quality Infrastructure and Create Local Jobs From 1 January 2026, all internationally advertised contracts financed by the bank are evaluated using merit point criteria (MPC). This landmark reform is part of a procurement approach that strengthens ADB’s commitment to quality, sustainability, and value for money in its projects. In Focus News and Events 2025: A Record Year for ADB ADB scaled up its operations in 2025, committing a record $29.3 billion from its own resources to help Asia and the Pacific navigate change and turn challenges into opportunities. This represents a year‑on‑year increase of more than 20%. These investments are expected to generate over 3.3 million jobs and benefit more than 180 million people across the region.In 2026 and beyond, ADB will build on this momentum to help shape a more prosperous and resilient Asia and Pacific. ADB will deliver rapid, flexible, and scalable assistance to help countries manage immediate pressures and strengthen long-term resilience, notably fast-disbursing budget support and trade and supply chain finance to secure the import of essential goods, now including oil. This builds on our strong track record of supporting Asia and the Pacific through periods of global uncertainty. Read the news release Capital, technology, and expertise exist globally at unprecedented scale, but they do not flow fast enough or at sufficient scale into emerging markets. This is not a lack of ambition, but a challenge of alignment: how risk is priced, how policy signals are read, and how quickly strong ideas become investable projects. Guided by (our new) Advisory Group, ADB is evolving from financier to comprehensive partner, creating the conditions for the private sector to invest with confidence and deliver lasting impact in Asia and the Pacific. Learn more Global fragmentation is a policy choice. In Davos, I argued that we must anchor dialogue in tangible projects that deliver real-world results.There is no better example of this than the ASEAN Power Grid, or APG. I led a vibrant and constructive discussion on the significant potential benefits and challenges of the APG. I stressed ADB's pivotal role in addressing the risks of cross-border projects as an honest broker. Learn more At ADB’s International Anticorruption Day Celebration, I underscored a core message: corruption is a tax on the poor that steals the future. It diverts resources meant to build schools, pave roads, and protect the vulnerable. Read the full speech Our IT Delivery and Resiliency Center in Spain is an important step in ADB’s transformation into a digital-first institution.This center will strengthen our cybersecurity, enhance operational resilience, and enable faster, more agile, data-driven operations that better serve the poor and vulnerable people at the heart of our mission. Read the news release 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. Subscriber Services Subscribe to ADB's Newsletters, Alerts and RSS feeds. 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