Business Opportunities Seminar for Civil Society Organizations 11 July 2024 Over 200 individuals from civil society groups participated in the Business Opportunities for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) webinars on 11 July. Organized by Climate Change and Sustainable Development's (CCSD) NGO and Civil Society Center, the sessions sought to enhance CSOs' capacity to pursue opportunities for collaboration with ADB. Benjamin Graham, Director of CCSD's Fragility and Engagement Division, and Haidy Ear-Dupuy, Unit Head of NGOC, welcomed attendees and highlighted ADB's longstanding commitment to enhancing civil society's engagement in ADB-financed projects, as well as new efforts with the forthcoming operational approach. NGOC's Marina Rose Best discussed ADB's procurement procedures, shared insights on how CSOs can competitively bid for projects, and addressed questions from participants. VIDEO | Overview of Business Opportunities for CSOs: VIDEO | Q&A segment of the session: Full recording (opening messages and Q&A from morning and afternoon sessions, and keynote): Full slides with appendix (download here): ADB and Civil Society Business Opportunities - full slides with appendix by adbandngos on Scribd Program and Learning Materials 11 July 2024 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Opening Message Morning Session Haidy Seang Ear-Dupuy, Unit Head, NGOC Opening Message Afternoon Session Benjamin Graham, Director, Fragility and Engagement Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD) Keynote Question & Answer 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 Marina Best ADB Organizer/s Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department Read Also What is a Multilateral Development Bank? ADB and Civil Society Working with ADB: A Primer for Identifying Business Opportunities for NGOs Deepening Civil Society Engagement for Better Development Results A Sourcebook for Engaging with Civil Society Organizations in Asian Development Bank Operations Strengthening Participation for Development Results: An Asian Development Bank Guide to Participation Using the Consultant Management System (CMS): Quick Reference Guides for Individual Consultants and Consulting Firms Topics Civil Society Capacity Development