2011 Public Communications Policy (PCP) of the Asian Development Bank: Disclosure and Exchange of Information

Abstract

This paper updates the Public Communications Policy that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) adopted in 2005. As approved by the Board on 25 October 2011 and with an effective date of 2 April 2012, the policy described in this paper supersedes the provisions of the 2005 policy. Transparency and proactive public communications continue to be the anchors of the current policy. By replacing two separate policies on information and disclosure, the 2005 policy established a more robust and focused approach to ADB’s communications efforts. It also represented a major shift in ADB’s attitude about the disclosure of information and the role of external relations in supporting ADB’s development effectiveness. As required under the 2005 policy, a comprehensive review began in 2010.