The ADB was established in 1966 with 31 members and gets most of its funding from issuing bonds and from the contributions of its members governments. Major borrowers include China, Indonesia, Pakistan and Vietnam, with most of the money traditionally going toward agriculture and rural development.
"I don't think that has been emphasized enough," Ahadi said. "I think that is a little worrisome."
The ADB is expected to adopt a new plan for its future before next year's annual meeting in Madrid, Spain. The bank approved some US$7.4 billion in loans last year, up 28 percent from the year before.
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