English is the official language of the ADB, as stated in its Charter.

The ADB encourages the use of local languages in its procurement process, and as such, French, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese are commonly used in addition to English.

The use of local languages in ADB procurement is intended to promote transparency and accountability, facilitate communication with local suppliers, and comply with local laws and regulations.

The use of local languages in ADB procurement can be challenging due to the cost of translation, the availability of qualified translators, and the lack of standardization of local languages.

The ADB addresses the challenges associated with using local languages in procurement by providing financial assistance for translation, training its staff in local languages, and developing standardized glossaries of procurement terms.

The use of local languages in ADB procurement can lead to increased transparency and accountability, improved communication with local suppliers, and reduced cost of procurement.

Russian is not a language commonly used in ADB procurement.

The ADB's Language Services Unit (LSU) provides translation and interpretation services, develops and maintains standardized glossaries of procurement terms, and trains ADB staff in local languages.

Suppliers can ensure that their bids are properly translated into the required language by using the services of a qualified translator, using online translation tools, or asking the ADB for assistance.

Best practices for using local languages in ADB procurement include using qualified translators, using standardized glossaries of procurement terms, and providing training to staff and suppliers on the use of local languages.

The ADB promotes the use of local languages in its procurement process by providing financial assistance for translation, encouraging suppliers to use local languages, and developing standardized glossaries of procurement terms.

Suppliers may face challenges such as the cost of translation, the availability of qualified translators, and the lack of standardization of local languages when using local languages in ADB procurement.

Suppliers can overcome the challenges of using local languages in ADB procurement by using the services of a qualified translator, using online translation tools, or asking the ADB for assistance.

Suppliers can benefit from increased transparency and accountability, improved communication with the ADB, and reduced cost of procurement by using local languages in ADB procurement.

Best practices for suppliers when using local languages in ADB procurement include using qualified translators, using standardized glossaries of procurement terms, and providing training to staff on the use of local languages.