Asian Development Bank and Japan: Fact Sheet

Abstract

Updated yearly, this ADB Fact Sheet provides information on Japan's contributions to ADB in terms of capital subscription and funding, the country’s delegates to ADB, and the involvement of Japanese companies and consultants in ADB projects.Japan has contributed $25.43 billion in capital subscription as of 31 December 2011. It has contributed and committed $11.57 billion to special funds since joining in 1966. Japanese companies and consultants have been awarded $5.49 billion in procurement contracts (based on nationality of contractor) on ADB-financed projects since 1967.In 2009, the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR), originally established in 2000, expanded its scope of grant assistance to provide technical assistance (TA) grants in addition to project grants. The JFPR is the primary vehicle for regular Japanese TA and grant assistance and the single largest trust fund within ADB.