ADB Through the Decades

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The first volume of ADB through the Decades delves into the origins and early development of the Asian Development Bank amidst significant regional transformations in the 1960s and 1970s. It highlights the establishment of ADB in 1966, addressing the challenges of poverty and economic change while gaining credibility as a regional institution. The vision of its first President, Takeshi Watanabe, is explored, emphasizing ADB's role in understanding regional needs before initiating projects in energy, transport, agriculture, and finance.