The Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR) Annual Report 2014 is the 14th such report and covers the period 1 January–31 December 2014. It presents JFPR’s background and rationale, implementation progress, and achievements. Established in May 2000, JFPR provides direct grant assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable groups in developing members of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) while fostering ...

1. The Pacific Renewable Energy Investment Facility is designed to finance a series of renewable energy projects in the 11 small Pacific island countries (PIC-11) and was approved in June 2017.1 The PIC-11 comprises the Cook Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. The facility finances renewable ...

1. This annual report assesses the progress of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in implementing the Access to Information Policy (AIP) from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020.1 The AIP went into effect on 1 January 2019 and guides ADB’s commitment to transparency and accountability by publicly disclosing information and making information available upon request. 2. In 2020, ADB improved its ...

This report provides an overview of procurement activities supported by the Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department (PPFD) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 2020. It covers key areas where PPFD provides policy, guidance, and support to ADB developing member countries to create procurement solutions that help deliver value for money and quality outcomes across Asia and the ...

The annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors is an opportunity to provide guidance on the administrative, financial, and operational directions of ADB. The meetings provide opportunities for member governments to interact with ADB staff; nongovernment organizations; media; and representatives of observer countries, international organizations, academe, and the private ...

1. The multitranche financing facility (MFF) is a financing modality introduced in 2005, which establishes a partnership between the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and a client for the purposes of working in a sector or sectors. 2. In line with reporting and monitoring requirements outlined in the mainstreaming policy paper, this annual report consolidates key findings on MFF performance based on the ...

This report informs on CCF’s activities in 2019 and progress as of 31 December 2019, in terms of the financial status and operational results; highlights the key issues and lessons, and discusses future directions. Appendix 1 contains the CCF governance structure.

For over 50 years, ADB has worked hard to help our developing member countries tackle many development challenges. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak has caused a tragic loss of life and exacted a heavy economic toll that has fallen hardest on the poor and other vulnerable groups. The pandemic now threatens to reverse the region’s hard-earned development gains. This Annual Report illustrates ...