MANILA, Feb 1: The Aslan Development Bank (ADB) provided a total of 4.004 billion dollars in loans and Investments in 1990. up nine per cent from the previous year, ah ADB statement said here Thursday, reports AFP.

The Manila-based ADB said that loans to governments and direct private sector loans totalled 3.972 billion dollars, up 10 per cent from last year, while direct equity investments amounted to 32 million dollars, up 43 per cent from 1989.

Of the bank's 18 developing member countries, Indonesia received the most loans, totalling 923 million dollars, followed by Pakistan with 705 million dollars. India with 699 million dollars and the Philip pines with 683 million dollars.