Governments form alliances to promote economic growth or to
assist one another when needed. Emerging-market nations and
countries across the globe benefit from association with a range
of organizations that bring the leaders of different nations
together. Some groups are mostly symbolic, while others wield
real political and military power.  Asian Development Bank
Politicians in emerging and frontier markets in Asia often turn
to the Asian Development Bank for funding and expertise for
infrastructure projects. Asian Development Bank projects are in
operation all over the Asian continent and in the Pacific
Islands. The bank can provide loans, grants, and technical
assistance for electric power distribution, water purification,
or higher education, sparking progress that can improve growth
prospects for companies and investors.  African Union  The
African Union has every country in Africa except Morocco as a
member. It works to further the economic and political prospects
of the people on the African continent