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Asian Development Bank
Overview
Mine Ban ConventionStanding Committee Meeting
9-12 February 2004, Geneva, Switzerland
Antero E.E. VahapassiRSDD/ADB
Basic FactsBasic FactsA multilateral development bank,A multilateral development bank,
founded in 1966founded in 1966
A working partnership of 63 membersA working partnership of 63 members
33 borrowing members33 borrowing members
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ShareholdersShareholders
45 regional members45 regional members
18 nonregional members18 nonregional members
Japan and the United States, coequallyJapan and the United States, coequally
the largest shareholders (15.8% each)the largest shareholders (15.8% each)
Distinguishing FeaturesDistinguishing Features
Asian characterAsian character
Concern for small economiesConcern for small economies
Particular emphasis on regional andParticular emphasis on regional and
subregional cooperationsubregional cooperation
An evolving institutionAn evolving institution
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OrganizationOrganization
Governors and Alternate GovernorsGovernors and Alternate Governors
Directors and Alternate DirectorsDirectors and Alternate Directors
PresidentPresident
4 Vice4 Vice--PresidentsPresidents
Over 2,000 employees, 50 nationalitiesOver 2,000 employees, 50 nationalities
Headquarters and OfficesHeadquarters and Offices
HQ in Man ila, 24 ex ternal offices
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PartnersPartners GovernmentsGovernments
Other internationalOther international
organizationsorganizations
Civil society,Civil society,
includingincluding
nongovernmentnongovernment
organizationsorganizations Private sectorPrivate sector
The Poverty ChallengeThe Poverty Challenge
Two thirds of the worldsTwo thirds of the worlds
poor live in the regionpoor live in the region
About 900 million peopleAbout 900 million people
survive on less than US$1survive on less than US$1
per dayper day
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Strategic AgendaStrategic Agenda
ADB supports the MillenniumADB supports the MillenniumDevelopment GoalsDevelopment Goals
LongLong--Term Strategic Framework (2001Term Strategic Framework (20012015)2015)Core areas:Core areas:-- sustainable economic growthsustainable economic growth-- inclusive social developmentinclusive social development-- governance for effective policies and institutionsgovernance for effective policies and institutionsCrosscutting strategic themes:Crosscutting strategic themes:-- private sector in developmentprivate sector in development-- regional cooperation and integrationregional cooperation and integration-- environmental sustainabilityenvironmental sustainability
MediumMedium--Term Strategy (2001Term Strategy (20012005)2005)
Poverty Reduction StrategyPoverty Reduction Strategy
(Approved in 1999)(Approved in 1999)
ProPro--poor, sustainablepoor, sustainable
economic growtheconomic growth
Social developmentSocial development
Good governanceGood governance
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Activities of ADBActivities of ADB
Makes loansMakes loans
Provides technical assistanceProvides technical assistance
Offers adviceOffers advice
ProvidesProvides
informationinformation
Ordinary Capital ResourcesOrdinary Capital Resources
BorrowingsBorrowings
PaidPaid--in capital from shareholdersin capital from shareholders
Accumulated retained income (reserves)Accumulated retained income (reserves)
Repayment of loansRepayment of loans
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Special FundsSpecial Funds
Asian Development FundAsian Development Fund
Technical Assistance Special FundTechnical Assistance Special Fund
Japan Special FundJapan Special Fund
ADB Institute Special FundADB Institute Special Fund
Trust FundsTrust Funds
Managed by ADBManaged by ADB
Japan Scholarship ProgramJapan Scholarship Program
Japan Fund for Poverty ReductionJapan Fund for Poverty Reduction
Japan Fund for Information andJapan Fund for Information and
Communication TechnologyCommunication Technology
Channel financing of grants fromChannel financing of grants from
bilateral donorsbilateral donors
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Technical AssistanceTechnical Assistance
Grant funds used forGrant funds used for
Preparing and implementingPreparing and implementing
projectsprojects
Providing adviceProviding advice
Supporting regional activitiesSupporting regional activities
LoanLoan--financed technical assistancefinanced technical assistance
CofinancingCofinancing
$2.85 billion for 38 projects in 2002$2.85 billion for 38 projects in 2002
For every dollar lent by ADB, anFor every dollar lent by ADB, an
additional 50 cents was mobilizedadditional 50 cents was mobilized
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Operations 1966Operations 196620022002
LoansLoans
1,752 projects, $98.8 billion1,752 projects, $98.8 billion
Technical assistanceTechnical assistance
5,053 projects, $2.2 billion5,053 projects, $2.2 billion
Equity investmentsEquity investments
114 investments, $704 million114 investments, $704 million
Loan Approvals, 2002Loan Approvals, 2002
$5.7 billion for 89 loans,$5.7 billion for 89 loans,
71 projects71 projects
Average loan size:Average loan size: $64$64
millionmillion
Major borrowers: India,Major borrowers: India,
Pakistan, PRC, Indonesia,Pakistan, PRC, Indonesia,and Viet Namand Viet Nam
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Loans by Sector, 2002Loans by Sector, 2002 Transport and communications, 28%Transport and communications, 28%
Energy, 18%Energy, 18%
Finance, 15%Finance, 15%
Social infrastructure, 12%Social infrastructure, 12%
Agriculture and natural resources, 9%Agriculture and natural resources, 9%
Others 18%Others 18%
Three Highlights in 2002Three Highlights in 2002
Reorganization of ADBReorganization of ADB
Assistance to Afghanistan, Sri Lanka,Assistance to Afghanistan, Sri Lanka,
and Timorand Timor--LesteLeste
Greater MekongGreater Mekong SubregionSubregion SummitSummit
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ADB Operational CycleADB Operational Cycle
Country Strategy and Program and itsCountry Strategy and Program and its
Update (5 years and 3 years)Update (5 years and 3 years)
-- includes Concept Papers for lendingincludes Concept Papers for lending
and nonand non--lending products (projectlending products (project
pipeline)pipeline)
Project design for loans and grantsProject design for loans and grants
Quote from ADB Initial CountryQuote from ADB Initial Country
Strategy and Program (2002Strategy and Program (2002--2004),2004),AfghanistanAfghanistan
1. Short1. Short--Term NeedsTerm Needs
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35. The country must be made free of landmines. Afghanistan is a35. The country must be made free of landmines. Afghanistan is arguablyrguablythe most minethe most mine--and UXOand UXO--affected country in the world. So far mineaffected country in the world. So far mineclearance under the Mine Action Program for Afghanistan has beenclearance under the Mine Action Program for Afghanistan has beenvery efficient and cost effective, covering 220 km2 mostly donevery efficient and cost effective, covering 220 km2 mostly done by aby alocal workforce of 4,800. Another 730 km2 has to be cleared contlocal workforce of 4,800. Another 730 km2 has to be cleared containingaining340 km2 of agricultural and grazing land, roads, residential are340 km2 of agricultural and grazing land, roads, residential areas, andas, andirrigation systems and canals. Other important challenges need tirrigation systems and canals. Other important challenges need to beo betaken into account, as follows.taken into account, as follows.
36.36. Generating EmploymentGenerating Employment..
37.37. Stabilization of Social and Individual PersonalitiesStabilization of Social and Individual Personalities..
38.38. Reintegration of War Combatants, the Disabled, Refugees andReintegration of War Combatants, the Disabled, Refugees andIDPsIDPs..
39. Dealing with the Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis and Natural39. Dealing with the Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis and NaturalDisasters.Disasters.
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Opportunities for mineOpportunities for mineclearance?clearance?
Country Strategy and Program (CSP)Country Strategy and Program (CSP)
SubregionalSubregional Cooperation Strategy andCooperation Strategy and
Program (SCSP)Program (SCSP)
if mine concerns are here, thenif mine concerns are here, then
ACTION AT THE PROJECT LEVELACTION AT THE PROJECT LEVEL
ADB is the premier development agencyADB is the premier development agencyfor the Asian and Pacific regionfor the Asian and Pacific region
Its vision: A region free of povertyIts vision: A region free of poverty
SUMMARY
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For More InformationFor More Information
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information@[email protected]
ADB Web SiteADB W eb Site
http://www.http://www.adbadb.org.org
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