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The Netherlands has provided $1.57 billion in capital subscription to ADB as of 31 December 2020. It has also contributed and committed $805.53 million to Special Funds since joining the bank in 1966. Companies and consultants from the Netherlands have since been awarded $674.5 million in procurement contracts on ADB-financed projects.

Taipei,China has provided $1.67 billion in capital subscription to ADB as of 31 December 2020. It has also contributed and committed $122.26 million to Special Funds since joining the bank in 1966. Companies and consultants have since gained a total of $1.32 billion in procurement contracts involving goods and services originating from Taipei,China on ADB-financed projects. In 2020, ADB's lending volume was $26.9 billion (149 projects), with technical assistance at $293.56 million (275 projects) and grant-financed projects at $1.08 billion (62 projects). In addition, $16.41 billion in commitments from sovereign and nonsovereign cofinancing was generated.

The United Kingdom (UK) has provided $3.12 billion in capital subscription to ADB as of 31 December 2020. It has also contributed and committed $1.79 billion to Special Funds since joining the bank in 1966. Companies and consultants have since gained a total of $3.48 billion in procurement contracts involving goods and services originating from the United Kingdom on ADB-financed projects.

Innovative financial instruments to support more inclusive development have emerged in recent years. These include social bonds designed to raise proceeds for projects with positive social outcomes. Social bonds can help Asia meet its long-term objectives in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and also facilitate the transition to a more inclusive economic recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This publication explains why social bond market development is vital to financing the sustainable recovery of Asia from the pandemic. It also outlines salient barriers to social bond market development in the region and potential solutions to overcome them.

Social bond markets have grown rapidly in Asia and around the world amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Today, the global social bond market is dominated by bonds that address pandemic-related social impact areas. To better understand the potential contribution of social bonds in tackling developing Asia's most urgent social issues, this study reviews the current status and recent trends of global and Asian social bond markets. It further analyzes social impact areas that can be addressed by social bonds in both the short and long term. The study's findings can help align finance with the Sustainable Development Goals and maximize the impact of the social bond market for sustainable development.

Asia and the Pacific continues to face challenges in financial development, including credit constraints, a lack of financial inclusion, and long-term investment gaps. These challenges have grown amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Against this backdrop, the Asian Development Bank, along with partner institutions, organized a conference in 2020 to explore the potential of emerging digital financial technologies (Fintech) to address these challenges and mitigate the impacts of the pandemic. This was followed by special sessions as part of the 33rd Australasian Finance and Banking Conference. This publication summarizes the discussions on Fintech at these events, including its financial stability risks and potential to advance inclusive and sustainable development.

There are two new tools for Indonesia to help draw needed foreign investment – the Omnibus Law and a wealth fund. But do not expect significant gains until the pandemic is under control.

Australia has provided $8.85 billion in capital subscription to ADB as of 31 December 2020. It has also contributed and committed $2.86 billion to Special Funds since joining the bank in 1966. Companies and consultants from Australia have since been awarded $1.79 billion in procurement contracts on ADB-financed projects.

Austria has provided $520.23 million in capital subscription to ADB as of 31 December 2020. It has also contributed and committed $308.91 million to Special Funds since joining the bank in 1966. Companies and consultants have since gained a total of $648.16 million in procurement contracts involving goods and services originating from Austria on ADB-financed projects.

Belgium has provided $520.23 million in capital subscription to ADB as of 31 December 2020. It has also contributed and committed $268.68 million to Special Funds since joining the bank in 1966. Companies and consultants from Belgium have since been awarded $126 million in procurement contracts on ADB-financed projects.

Brunei Darussalam has provided $538.46 million in capital subscription to ADB as of 31 December 2020. It has also contributed and committed $21.84 million to Special Funds since joining the bank in 2006.

Canada has provided $8 billion in capital subscription to ADB as of 31 December 2020. It has also contributed and committed $2.11 billion to Special Funds since joining the bank in 1966. Companies and consultants from Canada have since been awarded $738.66 million in procurement contracts on ADB-financed projects.

Denmark has provided $520.23 million in capital subscription to ADB as of 31 December 2020. It has also contributed and committed $277.09 million to Special Funds since joining the bank in 1966. Companies and consultants from Denmark have since been awarded $486.26 million in procurement contracts on ADB financed projects.

Finland has provided $520.23 million in capital subscription to ADB as of 31 December 2020. It has also contributed and committed $222.43 million to Special Funds since joining the bank in 1966. Companies and consultants from Finland have since been awarded $154.91 million in procurement contracts on ADB-financed projects.

France has provided $3.56 billion in capital subscription to ADB as of 31 December 2020. It has also contributed and committed $1.47 billion to Special Funds since joining the bank in 1970. Companies and consultants from France have since been awarded $1.75 billion in procurement contracts on ADB-financed projects.