Asian Development Bank institute (ADBI)

What is ADBI?

ADBI is the think tank of the Asian Development Bank(ADB). It was established in 1997 to help build capacity, Sklls, and knowledge related to poverty reduction and other areas that support long-term growth and competitiveness in developing Asia and the Pacific. It is located in the central government district of Tokyo, Japan.

ADBI is supported by an independent Advisory Council whose members serve for two years. Dean is the chief executíve officer of the ADBI and has responsibility under the direction of the ADB President for the management of the Institute.

The objectives of ADBI are to identify effective development strategies and improve the capacity for sound development of the agencies and organisations engaged in development work in ADB's developing member countries (DMCs). ADBI focuses its activities on areas where it has a strategıc advantage, such as the analysis of emerging policy issues from regional as well as medium-to long-term perspectives, and the facilitation of policy dialogue among senior DMC policy makers. ADBI also seeks to enhance its visibility, impact, and accessibility through high-quality knowledge products and services. It strives to be a trusted source of insight, knowledge, and information to which policy makers, academics, and others interested in Asia's development issues turn for guidance.

ADBI provides Inteilectual input for policy makers in ADB's DMCS. It does so by conducting research with a focus on medium to long-term development issues of strategic importance and through capacity building and training (CBT).

Through its work, ADBI has cultivated an extensive network of experts, researchers, think tanks, government agencies, civil society and private, sector organisations, and likeminded organisations.

Programmes and Activities

Programmes and activities are held in-house as well as in ADB member Countries in collaboration with international, regional, and national institutes and agencies.

Research Programme

ADBI Conducts high-level research on issues with strategic implications for development thinking and policy making in Asia and the Pacific.

Research activities include hosting presentations by distinguished experts, organising regional and international seminars and conferences and publishing books and papers. These activities contribute to the development policy debate and help to identify efective developmnent strategies and improve the capacity for sound development in the region.

Selected research topics are based on ADB's priority sectors and themes, an annual needs survey, and inputs from regional policy makers and partners. Housing policy for inclusive growth inAsia, central-local government relations, urbanization in Asia, financial inclusion, education and external shocks and economic are the priority areas of research.

Capacity-Building and Training Activities

ADBI provides capacity-building and training to mid-and senior-level officials from ADB developing member countries. Activities are designed to enhance awareness on the region's important development issues, introduce appropriate policy proposals to address them, and build consensus among policy makers and stakeholders on key priority areas.

It is delivered in the form of policy dialogues course-based training, and e-learning. ADBI's capacity building and training activities provide an eftective forum for discussion and information sharing on effective development practices and country experiences.

Outreach and Knowledge Dissemination

ADBI broadly disseminates its research results as well as training, seminar, and conference outputs through multiple channels, including media. publications, webpage and social media. It also enjoys close relations with nurmerous national and regional think tanks, as well as other organizations in Asia and the Pacific.