Events

Effective Civil Society Organization Engagement in the Pacific for Better Development Results

27 July 2016 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 Jul 2016
28 Jul 2016

Date	Presentation Material	Speaker(s)
27 Jul 2016	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
27 Jul 2016	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 common...	Emma Walters
27 Jul 2016	NGO/ CSO Contracting This presentation outlines the process on how Asian Development Bank engages Civil Society Organizations and non-government organizations. Specifiically...	Catherine Santiago

Date	Presentation Material	Speaker(s)
28 Jul 2016	Tools of Participation Asian Developmet Bank's Strategy 2020 recognizes the role of partners, including non-government organizations (NGOs) in planning, financing, and implementing...	Emma Walters
28 Jul 2016	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 instance...	Asian Development Bank
28 Jul 2016	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 the...

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