ADB through the decades : ADB's first decade (1966-1976).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Asian Development Bank

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Asian Development Bank.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 41 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Updated edition.

Place of Publication:

Metro Manila, Philippines : Asian Development Bank, [2017]

Summary:

When the Asian Development Bank (ADB) was established in 1966, the Asia and Pacific region was undergoing a process of deep change. Several countries gained independence and a sense of regional identity was emerging. A more organized drive toward modernization started in several countries but the region was still defined by poverty. Feeding people remained a primary concern even while the Green Revolution was under way. The first oil crisis in 1973 led to a worldwide recession and tested many Asian economies. This volume explains how the idea of a regional development bank for Asia emerged and gained support. During its formative years, ADB dealt with a myriad of administrative, organizational, and funding issues in order to establish itself as a sound and credible institution. ADB's first President, Takeshi Watanabe, envisioned ADB's role as Asia's "family doctor." ADB took a pragmatic approach and conducted studies and surveys to acquire a fuller understanding of the region before lending gained momentum in the second half of the decade, focused on energy, transport, agriculture, and finance.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

CONTENTS

FOREWORD

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

TABLES, FIGURES, AND BOXES

ABBREVIATIONS

DATA NOTES

I. REGIONAL BACKGROUND

II. BIRTH OF AN INSTITUTION

III. INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW

A. Membership, Capital Base, and Voting Power

B. Organizational Matters, Internal Resources, and Staffing

IV. OPERATIONS OVERVIEW

A. Lending

B. Technical Assistance

V. KEY STRATEGIES, POLICIES, AND BUSINESS PROCESSES

A. Important Surveys and Studies

B. Key Business Processes and Operational Policies

VI. FINANCIAL POLICIES AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION EFFORTS

A. Financial Policies

B. General Capital Increases

C. Borrowings

D. Cofinancing Operations

E. Special Funds and Facilities

VII. LESSONS FROM EVALUATION

VIII. EPILOGUE

APPENDIXES.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9789292579142

9292579142