Activities

Updated 26 September 2007

• Why did ADB establish an institute?
• What does ADBI do?
• Who finances ADBI?
• How is ADBI managed?
• How can I participate in an event?
• My organization may be interested in partnering with ADBI on certain events. How can I find out more?
• How can I get copies of ADBI publications?

Why did ADB establish an institute?

ADBI was established in 1997 to respond to two needs of developing member countries:

1. development management training,and
2. exchange of ideas on policy issues

ADBI's objectives are to

• broaden the reach of ADB's training and capacity-building work;
• address key issues not currently covered in ADB's research programs;
• offer to member government institutions services not covered by ADB's conventional operations; and
• complement ADB's existing research, advisory, lending, and technical assistance programs.

Refer to our statute, articles II and III [PDF 193.5kb | 15 pages], for further information on ADBI's objectives.

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What does ADBI do?

Our main role is to help build capacity, skills, and knowledge related to poverty reduction and other areas that support long-term growth and competitiveness in developing economies in the Asia-Pacific region.

Our work covers applied research, policy seminars designed to disseminate thinking about best practices, and a range of capacity building and training initiatives. We also have special programs.

Looking to the future, a key aim for ADBI is to become a leading center for the creation and dissemination of information and knowledge on development in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Who finances ADBI?

ADBI is currently funded by the Government of Japan. The approved budget for 2007 is $14.2 million. Review our statute, Article VII for more information on funding [PDF 193.5kb | 15 pages].

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How is ADBI managed?

ADBI's Dean, Masahiro Kawai, reports directly to the ADB President.* ADB's Board of Directors * approves our budget and work program. Additionally, ADBI is supported by an independent 7-member Advisory Council that meets twice a year. Review our statute for more information [PDF 193.5kb | 15 pages].

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How can I participate in an event?

Please check our calendar. Each activity specifies the target audience. Some events are open to all and others are by invitation only. Use the online event inquiry form, included on each event listing, for details on a specific event. We usually post all event materials on our web site for free download, so if you're unable to participate you can still access materials. You can also sign up for our e-mail notification service to keep you informed about our activities.

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My organization may be interested in partnering with ADBI on certain events. How can I find out more?

We have partnership arrangements with a number of other institutes, government agencies, donors, civil society, and private sector groups. Please review more information on partnerships.

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How can I get copies of ADBI publications?

1. Our publications may be downloaded free from our web site. View our catalog.
2. Hard copies of ADBI publications are available through the ADB Depository Library Program*.
3. Sign-up for our free e-notification service to ensure you receive an e-mail when we post new publications.

*This link takes you outside the ADBI website. Please use the back button to return to ADBI.org.