What is the purpose of the ADB’s technical assistance?

The purpose of the ADB's technical assistance is primarily to provide expertise and knowledge to enhance project implementation. This assistance is crucial for developing member countries as it supports them in designing, preparing, and executing projects that are aligned with best practices and local needs.

Technical assistance can take various forms, including training workshops, advisory services, and the provision of specialists who can help ensure that projects are not only effectively implemented but also sustainable in the long run. By equipping local stakeholders with the necessary skills and knowledge, ADB aims to build local capacities that foster self-sufficiency and better project outcomes.

The other options do not align with the core objectives of ADB's technical assistance. Governance measures are intended to be strengthened, not reduced; increasing project costs goes against the efficacy and efficiency ADB aims to achieve through its support; and limiting access to project benefits contradicts ADB's mission of improving the living standards and well-being of populations in its member countries.