The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank founded in 1966 and based in Manila, Philippines. The ADB assists its members and partners by providing loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity investments to promote social and economic development.The ADB's primary goal is to encourage development and coexistence in the Asia-Pacific region. The ADB has been involved in many projects in the area, and it raises capital through international bond markets on a regular basis. The ADB also relies on member contributions, retained earnings from loans, and loan repayments for funding.