Asian Development Bank and Australia: Fact Sheet

Abstract

Updated yearly, this ADB Fact Sheet provides social and economic indicators on the Australia as well as concise information on ADB's operations in the country and contact information. Australia is the fifth largest shareholder. It has contributed $3.17 billion in capital subscription and $1.37 billion to special funds since joining in 1966. Australian companies and consultants have been awarded $1.33 billion in procurement contracts (based on nationality of contractor) on ADB-financed projects since 1967. In 2008, lending volume was $10.49 billion (86 projects), with technical assistance at $274.5 million (299 projects) and grant-financed projects at $811.4 million (49 projects). This also generated $1.65 billion in direct valueadded cofinancing from financing partnerships operations.