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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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ADB Web SiteADB W eb Site

http://www.http://www.adbadb.org.org

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