ADB president Masato Kanda said the bank will provide rapid, flexible and scalable assistance, including fast-disbursing budget support and trade finance to secure essential imports such as oil.
The lender said it has sufficient resources to protect existing operations while expanding emergency support, including through its countercyclical lending buffer.
ADB is closely monitoring global market developments, warning that energy price volatility, inflation and external balance pressures are affecting economies across Asia and the Pacific.
Its analysis shows shipping disruptions have already increased costs and delivery times, while supply risks extend beyond energy to industrial inputs such as petrochemicals and fertilisers, posing challenges for agriculture and food production.
Tourism- and remittance-dependent economies are also facing heightened vulnerabilities, alongside tighter financial conditions that are putting pressure on currencies and capital flows.
The package includes two main components: budget support to help governments manage fiscal pressures, and the Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program to ensure continued flows of critical imports, including energy and food.
ADB said it will temporarily resume support for oil imports under the programme, citing the sharp rise in prices and supply chain disruptions.
The bank has begun discussions with affected countries and will work with governments, development partners and the private sector to coordinate responses aimed at maintaining economic stability and protecting vulnerable populations.
