ADB's 2019 operations reach $33.74 bn.

ISLAMABAD -- The Asian Development Bank's (ADB) projects, programs, and other development support for its developing members in Asia and the Pacific amounted to $33.74 billion in 2019, underscoring ADB's strong commitment to its vision of a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable region.

ADB's Annual Report 2019, released on Monday, provides a comprehensive account of the operational and financial results of ADB in 2019-the first full year of implementation of the bank's long-term corporate strategy, Strategy 2030.

'I am encouraged by our efforts in 2019. I am heartened by what we have achieved so far in 2020,' said ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa. 'We will build on these achievements to ensure we remain relevant and responsive to our members' needs as they take action to combat and recover from the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.'

To respond to COVID-19, on 13 April this year, ADB approved a $20 billion package to finance wide-ranging actions and programs to help its developing members address the impacts of the pandemic.

New commitments in 2019 included $21.64 billion in loans, grants, investments, and guarantees from ADB's own resources to support the growth and development plans of its developing members. Disbursements in 2019-a key indicator of successful project implementation-reached a record $16.47 billion, a...

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