About ADB

• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was founded in 1966 with the primary mission of fostering growth and cooperation among countries in the Asia-Pacific Region.
• It is headquartered in Manila, Philippines. 
• At present, ADB comprises 68 members (including India)- of which 49 are from within Asia and the Pacific and 19 outside.
• The ADB was modeled closely on the World Bank, and has a similar weighted voting system where votes are distributed in proportion with members’ capital subscriptions.
• ADB assists its members, and partners, by providing loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity investments to promote social and economic development.
• The two largest shareholders of the ADB are the US and Japan. 
• ADB is an official United Nations Observer.

Why in News?

• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India has signed an agreement for a $295 million loan to upgrade around 265 kilometer state highways with climate and disaster resilient design, and road safety elements in the state of Bihar.

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1943336