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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Developing Asia will need to invest $1.7 trillion per year until 2030, if the region is to maintain growth, tackle poverty, and respond effectively to climate change. ADB is working throughout the region to promote safe, accessible, and green transport infrastructure and services.
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Reducing urban vehicle numbers by promoting green public transport in Asia's expanding cities is critical.
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Transport investments play a critical role in connecting markets and facilitating opportunities.
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Electric vehicles are on the rise, setting new records and sparking optimism for a greener future of transportation.
Global road transport emissions
and COP28 pathway, 2030
The Net Zero Scenario requires transport sector emissions to fall by a quarter by 2030, even as transport demand continues to grow.
Transport Investments
by subsector
Road transport is the largest investment that is a priority in Asia and the Pacific.
Global electric
vehicle sales
Electric vehicles are the key technology to decarbonise road transport, transport accounts for one-sixth of global emissions.
Transport has a key role to play in each of the seven operational priorities for ADB under its Strategy 2030. ADB aims to provide access and mobility for both people and goods, while promoting efficient and effective transport systems that reduce travel times and costs. The bank aims to minimize the negative social and environmental impacts of transport wherever possible. ADB understands that transport plays a key role in enabling continued economic and social development in the region.
Our Impact
Results delivered in 2024 from ADB projects.
52.8 million
People benefiting from improved services in urban areas, including transport
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Transport and ICT connectivity assets established or improved
280
Urban infrastructure assets established or improved
Your Questions Answered
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How can developing Asia’s transport challenge be summed up in a couple of sentences?
Transport systems across the region need large investment in both new systems and upgrading existing systems to meet the increasing demand for travel and movement of goods. Transport is an enabler of development and plays a pivotal role in inclusive and sustainable development.
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How is the transition to green transport going? Any success stories that could be readily replicated elsewhere in the region?
The transport sector will decarbonize over time. Asia leads the world in numbers of electric vehicles, dominated by fleets of 2- and 3-wheelers as well as urban buses.
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What are the three most cost-effective ways of reducing vehicle pollution in urban areas?
Promotion of zero emission transport such as walking and cycling is the most cost-effective solution, followed by promotion of clean public transport systems such as buses and metro rail. Cities across the region should promote non-motorized and public transport systems to improve air quality and reduce CO2 emissions.
What's New
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| Asian Development Blog
How Clean Transport Improves Public Health
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| Reports
Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain Diversification, Repurposing, Recycling, and Job Creation Opportunities in Viet Nam
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| Development Asia
Monitoring Passageways for Smarter Maritime Transport and Trade
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| Asian Development Blog
Transport and Health: Investing in Road Safety and Post-Crash Care in Asia
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| Video
ADB-supported Manu Sina in Tuvalu Ensures Safe and Reliable Transfer of People and Cargo
