Civil Society Reflections on ADB’s COVID-19 Operations 4 May 2021 ADB has pledged US$29.0 billion in COVID-19 assistance, the vast majority of which is public sector support. While the NGO Forum on ADB and its members are pleased to see a proactive approach from ADB in supporting member countries' roadmaps to recovery, concerns have been raised over accountability, transparency, and efficacy of the COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Program. The Forum shared key findings of its studies in Bangladesh, India, and the Philippines to understand the function and impact of these loans on public expenditures and debt. Discussions on climate change impacts, particularly in climate-vulnerable states were one of the highlights. For more information, click here. This session was part of ADB's 54th Annual Meeting Civil Society Program (CSP) program. Program and Learning Materials 04 May 2021 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Critical Analysis MDB Civil Society Reflections on ADB’s COVID-19 Operations – Bangladesh Perspective In this presentation, the speaker shares insights on Multilateral Development Banks’ response to COVID-19. Nadeen Madkour Case Analysis: Bangladesh COVID-19 Loan Multilateral Development Banks and COVID-19 This presentation gives an overview of Multilateral Development Banks’ response to COVID-19. M. Zakir Hossain Khan Graphic Recording Civil Society Reflections on ADB’s COVID-19 Operations Highlights of the session 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 Christopher Morris Related Full Agenda ADB Organizer/s Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department Read Also MAIN PAGE: Civil Society Program Annual Meeting 2021 Highlights ADB Forum 54th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank ADB and Civil Society Website Partner Organization/s NGO Forum on ADB Topics Civil Society Social Development and Protection Public-Private Partnership Regional Cooperation and Integration Health