ADB's North American Representative Office Newsletter Archive
February 2026 Newsletter
As we reflect on a productive period at NARO, from November 2025 to February 2026, NARO is proud to share our recent collaborative efforts that deepen partnerships across North America, enhancing economic development in Asia and the Pacific. Our recent events and business outreach initiatives underscore the importance of strategic cooperation and engagement with private sector partners. Highlights from this period include ADB President Kanda meeting with Canadian prime Minister Mark Carney in Davos at the World Economic Forum, the launch of the ADB High-Level Private Sector Advisory Group, and the updated ADB energy policy.
From July to October 2025, NARO marked a season of dynamic engagement, highlighted by President Kanda’s official visit to Canada and the US to strengthen partnerships and promote sustainable development. In Canada, he met with government officials and business leaders to advance collaboration on climate initiatives, private sector engagement, and supply chain resilience, while in Washington, DC, he joined fellow Multilateral Development Bank leaders to prepare for ADB’s 2026 chairmanship of the MDB Heads Group. NARO celebrated its 30th anniversary with a forward-looking roundtable on future development cooperation, and continued to promote business opportunities through the ADB Business Opportunities Fair (BOF), which attracted strong participation from Canadian and US firms. Stay tuned for more updates!
From discussing the importance of development finance to strengthening engagement with Canadian and US stakeholders, this period has been marked by collaboration, innovation, and partnership. A key highlight this spring was welcoming President Kanda and ADB senior management to Washington, DC. While in DC, President Kanda met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee Representative French Hill. NARO also held important engagements with Global Affairs Canada (GAC), including a Business Opportunity Fair in Calgary, Alberta, showcasing ADB procurement opportunities for the Canadian private sector.
The North American Representative Office (NARO) is thrilled to announce its 30th Anniversary in 2025! This milestone marks three decades of impactful partnerships that promote sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Join us in a series of events aimed at exploring future collaborations, including a futures analysis exercise led by distinguished experts. Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming events like the 13th Business Opportunities Fair in Manila! Together, let’s continue to foster inclusive and resilient development.
The period from August to October 2024 has been pivotal for ADB's North American Representative Office (NARO). Key engagements with US and Canadian officials reaffirm our commitment to addressing global challenges, including clean energy investments and gender equality. Notable discussions with senior government officials and multilateral organizations underscore ADB's active role in promoting sustainable development. Stay informed about our initiatives and upcoming events.
The ADB North American Representative Office (NARO) is thrilled to announce significant engagements from May to July 2024, including high-level discussions on climate resilience and Nature-Based Solutions. With new partnerships and a $360 million commitment from Canada for the Climate and Nature Fund, we are excited about the future impact on Asia and the Pacific. Join us as we address extreme heat challenges and promote sustainable development. Together, we can make a difference!
