Australia: Asian Development Bank Member Fact Sheet 2018

Abstract

Australia has contributed $8.54 billion in capital subscription as of 31 December 2018. It has contributed and committed $2.86 billion to Special Funds since joining in 1966. Companies and consultants from Australia have since been awarded $1.67 billion in procurement contracts on ADB-financed projects. In 2018, the lending volume was $19.88 billion (126 projects), with technical assistance at $241.2 million (280 projects) and grant-financed projects at $1.42 billion (44 projects).