Effective Civil Society Organization Engagement in the Pacific for Better Development Results 27 to 29 July 2016 This learning event aimed to build the capacity of focal persons in civil society organizations (CSOs) and select project officers in the Pacific Department (PARD) of ADB in terms of collaborating in designing and implementing ADB projects. The purpose is to develop mechanisms for engaging CSOs to take part in project activities, which includes monitoring project outputs. The event also served as a venue for PARD staff and development coordinators to share good practice examples in working with CSOs, as some of them have been implementing action plans to improve CSO cooperation. Program and Learning Materials 27 July 2016 28 July 2016 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Definition of Civil Society A definition of "civil society" to set the stage for the discussion. It clarifies its difference with the family, the state, and the market. Asian Development Bank Overview of Civil Society in the Pacific This presentation gives an overview of how Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) work in the Pacific. It also lists down the strengths of CSOs and the… Emma Walters NGO/ CSO Contracting This presentation outlines the process on how Asian Development Bank engages Civil Society Organizations and non-government organizations… Catherine Santiago Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Tools of Participation Asian Developmet Bank's Strategy 2020 recognizes the role of partners, including non-government organizations (NGOs) in planning, financing, and… Emma Walters Engaging with Advocacy Civil Society Organizations Issues raised by advocacy non-government organizations (NGOs) are often related to weak consultation and participation. From 2009 to 2012, for… Asian Development Bank Contracting Local Non-Government Organizations This presentation gives an overview on how ADB engages local non-government organizations (NGOs). It also tackles the common difficulties faced in… 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 Suzanne Nazal Related Full Agenda ADB Organizer/s Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department Topics Capacity Development Governance and Public Sector Management