ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners, ADB provides quality development solutions to solve the region’s complex challenges.
Founded in 1966, ADB is owned by 69 members—50 from the region.
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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
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The ERO in Frankfurt, Germany develops and strengthens relations between ADB and its 17 European member countries.
In the Spotlight
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ADB President Announces Paris Office, Deepens Partnerships at Financing for Development Conference
ADB President Masato Kanda engaged European leaders and key partners during a mission to France and Spain, culminating in the announcement of a new ADB office in Paris.
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Heads of Multilateral Development Banks Commit to Strong Joint Action on Development Priorities
The Heads of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) have met in Paris, hosted by the Council of Europe Development Bank, which currently chairs the Heads of MDBs Group. The meeting focused on advancing their joint efforts to address development priorities.
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ADB and AFD Expand Partnership with $6 Billion Cofinancing Target
ADB and Agence Fran?aise de Développement (AFD) signed an amendment to their Partnership Framework Agreement today, raising their joint cofinancing target to $6 billion for the period 2026–2028 from their previous 3-year target (2023–2025) of $3 billion. The additional cofinancing will support activities in key sectors.
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ADB President Calls for Collective Action to Solve Complex Challenges Together at 58th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors
The uncertainties facing Asia and the Pacific are also an opportunity to build a more resilient and sustainable future, ADB President Masato Kanda said at the Opening Session of ADB’s 58th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors.
ERO's Role
ERO acts as a liaison between ADB’s Headquarters in Manila and policymakers and major stakeholders in 17 European members. Based in Frankfurt, Germany, ERO works to:
Raise public awareness about ADB and the Asia-Pacific region.
Mobilize resources and support from the public and private sectors for ADB operations.
Share development knowledge and experience and strengthen collaboration with institutions.
ADB Projects and Cofinancing
Projects Cofinanced with European members
Cofinancing
Cofinancing operations enable ADB’s financing partners, governments or their agencies, multilateral financing institutions, and commercial organizations to participate in financing ADB projects. Additional funds are provided in the form of official loans and grants, technical assistance, other concessional financing, and commercial cofinancing such as B loans, risk transfer arrangements, parallel loans and equity, guarantee cofinancing, and cofinancing for transactions under ADB’s Trade Finance Program.
Why partner with ADB
Partnering with ADB allows donors to participate in the economic and social development of the world’s fastest growing region. With a presence in 49 developing member countries (DMCs) in Asia and the Pacific, ADB’s breadth in operations adds value to programs cofinanced with partners. Founded in 1966, ADB has a deep understanding of the region and its needs, as well as close and tested relationships with its DMCs.
ADB’s Europe e-Newsletter
Each quarter, ADB’s European Representative Office presents a curated selection of news and updates on our activities across ADB’s 17 European member countries, showcasing our impact in Asia and the Pacific. Read on, and subscribe for the latest insights.
What's New
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| Event
Stockholm World Water Week 2025
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Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar with Israel 2025
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| Brochures and Flyers
Asian Development Bank and the United Kingdom: Fact Sheet
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Asian Development Bank and Luxembourg: Fact Sheet
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| Brochures and Flyers
Asian Development Bank and Germany: Fact Sheet
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| Brochures and Flyers
Asian Development Bank and Austria: Fact Sheet
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ADB President Announces Paris Office, Deepens Partnerships at Financing for Development Conference
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Heads of Multilateral Development Banks Commit to Strong Joint Action on Development Priorities
Contacts
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European Representative Office (ERO)
Westendstrasse 28, 60325 Frankfurt am Main
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
The European Representative Office is closed on these dates:
- New Year's Day: 1 January (Wednesday)
- Good Friday: 18 April (Friday)
- Easter Monday: 21 April (Monday)
- Labor Day: 1 May (Thursday)
- Ascension: 29 May (Thursday)
- Whit Monday: 9 June (Monday)
- Corpus Christi: 19 June (Thursday)
- German Unity Day: 3 October (Friday)
- Christmas Day: 25 December (Thursday)
- Second Christmas Day: 26 December (Friday)
Last updated: 14 October 2024