ADB Through the Decades: ADB’s First Decade (1966–1976)
| dc.contributor.author | ADB | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-10-05T15:02:05Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2021-10-05T15:02:05Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2017-09 | |
| dc.description | The 5-volume publication, ADB through the Decades, provides a historical account of how ADB has evolved to respond to the dynamic changes across the Asia and Pacific region over the past 5 decades. This first volume from the series explains how the idea of a regional development bank for Asia emerged and gained support, and how ADB established itself as a sound and credible institution. When ADB was established in 1966, the Asia and Pacific region was undergoing a process of deep change. Several countries gained independence and a sense of regional identity was emerging. The region was defined by poverty and feeding people remained a primary concern, even while the Green Revolution was under way. The first oil crisis in 1973 tested many Asian economies. This volume explains the beginnings of a regional development bank for Asia. During its formative years, ADB dealt with administrative, organizational, and funding issues to establish itself as a sound and credible institution. ADB’s first President, Takeshi Watanabe, envisioned ADB’s role as Asia’s “family doctor.” The Bank conducted several studies to have a fuller understanding of the region before lending on energy, transport, agriculture, and finance gained momentum during the latter half of the first decade. | |
| dc.format.extent | 52 | |
| dc.identifier.isbn | 9789292579135 | |
| dc.identifier.isbn | 9789292579142 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | N/A | |
| dc.identifier.issn | N/A | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://www.adb.org/publications/adb-first-decade-1966-1976 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14540/5148 | |
| dc.subject.other | ADB administration and governance | |
| dc.title | ADB Through the Decades: ADB’s First Decade (1966–1976) | |
| local.publication.country | Regional - Asia and the Pacific |