Asian Development Bank

Transforming Kolkata Asian Development Bank

This publication explores the views of stakeholders in the two decades of partnership between ADB and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation in India.

ADB supported Kolkata's integrated planning and phased investments of over $1 billion towards building resilience, inclusiveness, and improved and sustainable urban services. Essential lessons provided in this publication may be useful for other megacities in the region seeking to become more livable.