Private Sector (Nonsovereign) Financing

In the Spotlight

ADB To Help Malaysia’s Melaka State Install Energy Efficient Road Lights

ADB and Melaka Green Technology Corporation signed an agreement that will pave the way for a public-private partnership (PPP) project to install energy efficient road lights in Melaka. The project is expected to improve lighting, lower energy costs, reduce carbon dioxide emissions and strengthen road safety.
ADB Loan Helps Beijing Upgrade Water and Waste

ADB signed a $300 million equivalent loan facility with Beijing Capital Co., Ltd. to support water and wastewater service upgrades in the western region of the People's Republic of China.
Sun, Partnerships Power Thailand Solar Project

Thailand's first large-scale solar power plant demonstrates the feasibility of large, private sector solar farms, and leads the way to a greener future.
Regional Microfinance Risk Participation and Guarantee Program

Globally, more than 2 billion people do not have access to financing. In response, ADB set up a program to bridge this gap, ensuring financial services reach the poor.

As a catalyst for private investments, ADB provides direct financial assistance to private sector projects. While ADB’s participation is usually limited, it leverages a large amount of funds from commercial sources to finance these projects. Projects must also have clear development impacts and/or demonstration effects that go beyond the benefits captured in the financial rate of return.