Evaluating and Monitoring Anti-Corruption Reforms and Programs - Training Workshop 21 to 23 March 2016 Philippines The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with the German International Cooperation (GIZ) and the U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Center, and in partnership with the Government of the Philippines' Office of the Ombudsman, organized a training workshop to discuss how action against corruption and non-transparency can be most effectively maintained to ensure transparent, efficient, and accountable governance towards sustainable development. Program and Learning Materials 21 March 2016 22 March 2016 23 March 2016 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Session 1 - Introduction Introduction to U4 Elizabeth Hart Session 1 - Introduction What is Corruption? Corruption, defined by Transparency International as “the abuse of entrusted power for private gain,” is tackled in this presentation. The discussion… Fredrik Eriksson Session 2 - Current Trends in Corruption and Anti-Corruption Reforms in the Philippines Presentation on Current State of Corruption in the Philippines Leonina Mendoza Morillo Session 2 - Current Trends in Corruption and Anti-Corruption Reforms in the Philippines Presentation on Anti-Corruption Reform Agenda in the Philippines Leonina Mendoza Morillo Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Session 3a - What Have Current Reforms Achieved and Where Have They Fallen Short? Presentation on Achievements and Shortcomings of Anti-Corruption Reforms Henry Schumacher Session 3b - Illicit Financial Flows Presentation of a Case on How to Monitor Illicit Financial Flows to Avoid Corruption John McDonald Session 4 - Opportunities and Obstacles to Anti-Corruption Reform and What This Means in the Philippine Context Opportunities and Obstacles to Anti-Corruption Reform and Tools to Assess the Potential for Successful Reform Striking an optimal balance between opportunities and deterrents for corruption leads to societal control of this unethical conduct. Effecting change… Fredrik Eriksson Session 5 - Theories of Change for Anti-Corruption Reform in the Philippines Theories of Change for Anti-Corruption Reforms This presentation introduces the theory of change (ToC) methodology to advance anti-corruption reform. It explains the distinct features and various… Fredrik Eriksson Session 6 - Monitoring and Evaluation of Anti-Corruption Presentation on Monitoring and Evaluation Methods/Feedback Loops and the Challenges for Good Evaluation and Value for Money Consideration Jose Antonio Session 6 - Monitoring and Evaluation of Anti-Corruption Presentation on Indicators for Different Levels of a Results Chain/Theory of Change Jose Antonio Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Session 7 - Developing a Theory of Change for Anti-Corruption Reform in the Philippines Presentation of the Findings/Conclusions of the Previous Two Days and Guidance to Participants on Group Work Elizabeth Hart, Fredrik Eriksson Session 8 - The Way Forward Presentation on the Way Forward/the Government's Perspective on What Lies Ahead Gerard Mosquera 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 Claudia Buentjen Related Full Agenda ADB Organizer/s Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office Partner Organization/s German International Cooperation, U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Center, Government of the Philippines' Office of the Ombudsman Topics Governance and Public Sector Management