2017 World Development Report: Understanding Governance Preview 16 September 2016 Philippines Co-Director of the 2017 World Development Report Yongmei Zhou presented on how a better understanding of governance can bring about more effective policy interventions to achieve sustainable improvements in development outcomes. The report is World Bank's major analytical publication produced annually. Program and Learning Materials 16 September 2016 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentation 2017 World Development Report: Understanding Governance Preview Institutions matter for progress in all areas of development. Policymakers should make fuller use of behavioral, technological, and institutional… Yongmei Zhou Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Gambhir Bhatta ADB Organizer/s Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office Topics Governance and Public Sector Management