Trade mission: Asian Development Bank Business Opportunities Fair in Manila

Opportunities for the private sector at the Asian Development Bank

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) offers support to sustainable development projects in Asia and the Pacific. In 2024, the ADB approved over 7,500 projects worth about 6 billion USD. These include infrastructure projects and consultancy jobs.

The private sector can play an essential role in many projects that the ADB funds.

Tender opportunities

Each year, the ADB gives loans to low and middle-income countries. These loans help finance projects in sectors like infrastructure, energy, water management and urban development. The projects require buying goods, services and construction work. The ADB follows transparent and fair tendering procedures. Companies can apply for these tenders and work on large development projects. See the list of current projects.

Consultancy jobs

Besides projects on location, the ADB often looks for consultants to carry out studies, evaluations and technical support. There are many opportunities for consulting firms and individual experts to share their knowledge. Read more on the ADB website.

Private sector financing

The ADB offers direct financial support to private companies for projects with a clear social benefit. This can be through loans, equity investments or other financial tools. The support helps companies carry out projects that promote sustainable development.

Business Opportunities Fair

This year, the 13th Business Opportunities Fair (BOF) of the ADB will take place at their headquarters in Manila. During these 2 days, Regional Managers and Project Officers will inform you about:

• the bank’s overall strategy;
• approved projects;
• budgets per sector in different Asian countries;
• ADB’s (tender) procedures;
• sustainable procurement;
• consultancy work opportunities;
• advanced technology;
• private sector financing;
• public and private partnerships;
• public management and governance.

The following sectors will be covered:

• energy
• agriculture, food, nature and rural development
• water
• digitalisation
• urban development
• transport
• life sciences & health and education.

You can also have one-to-one meetings with project officers from the bank. This gives you a great chance to explore cooperation opportunities with the ADB.

There is more information on the BOF on the ADB website. Your sector may not be on the programme yet as it is still being developed. You can contact us using the details below, and we will find the right person for you to talk to during the BOF.

Extra Programme

Besides the BOF, the Netherlands Embassy in Manila and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) are organising an extra programme for Dutch participants. This will take place in the week of 15 September. More information will follow later. If you are interested in the extra programme, please make flexible travel plans.

Participation and Costs

Participation in the Business Opportunities Fair and our extra programme is free of charge. Travel, transport and accommodation costs are at your own expense.

Free Webinars with Pre-Information

We organise 2 webinars where we explain the opportunities the ADB and the BOF offer:

• Webinar ADB BOF Outreach on 13 June.  We will confirm the exact time soon.
• Webinar Briefing Dutch Delegation on 12 August from 10:00 to 11:00 CEST.

You can find more information on the webinars in the webinar registration form.

Register

Are you curious about the opportunities that the ADB and the BOF in Manila offer? Join the trade mission. The last day to register is 16 August 2025.

Register now

The ADB limits the number of participants for the BOF. Please register as soon as possible. Also, inform us of your participation via tio@rvo.nl. We will then send you the latest updates about the BOF and our extra programme.

Organisation

The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and the Netherlands Embassy in Manila organise this event on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Do you want to know more?

For questions, contact:
Ravi Kumar
Private sector liaison, RVO
E: ravi.kumar@rvo.nl

For updates after your registration and the one-to-one meetings at the BOF, contact:
Team International Organisations, RVO
E: TIO@rvo.nl