ADB-ADBI Forum on Governance and Institutions: Practical Lessons on Governance and Service Delivery for Subnational Governments
09 August 2017 to 11 August 2017
Seoul
The Governance Thematic Group of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) jointly organized the 2017 Forum on Governance and Institutions in partnership with the United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG) and Korea Local Information Research & Development Institute (KLID), on 9-11 August 2017 in Seoul, Korea. This year’s topic was “Governance and Service Delivery: Practical Lessons for Subnational Governments.”
The primary objectives of the 2017 Forum, with its focus on local level service delivery, were as follows: (1) put in context the need for better service delivery as part of the broader agenda of governance, including devolution and public sector management; (2) share information on global developments (such as Sustainable Development Goals) and the focus on inclusive local service delivery (such that no one is left behind); and (3) discuss priority reforms and innovations, as well as measures to strengthen the capacity of local and subnational governments, in improving service delivery.
The 2017 Forum generated active interactions and learning among global experts and DMC officials in the broad areas of governance through panel discussions after each session, knowledge and information sharing, and field visits to relevant government units in Korea.
Participants came from the following:
Countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, People's Republic of China, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Viet Nam.
Organizations: Asian Development Bank (ADB), Manila (and various field offices); ADB Institute, Tokyo; Korea Development Institute, Sejong; Korea Local Information Research & Development Institute, Seoul; Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Sejong; Korea Public Finance Information Service, Seoul; Seoul Metropolitan Government, Seoul; The Asia Foundation, Thailand; and United Nations Project Office on Governance, Seoul.
Program and Learning Materials:
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
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| 09 Aug 2017 | Registration |
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| 09 Aug 2017 | Session 1. Opening remarks | Video message | Bambang Susantono, Vice President (Knowledge Management & Sustainable Development), ADB, Manila |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Session 1. Opening remarks | Chul Ju Kim, Deputy Dean (Capacity Building and Training, and Special Activities), ADBI, Tokyo | |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Session 1. Opening remarks | Yeon-gi Son, President, KLID, Seoul | |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Session 1. Opening remarks | Chae Gun Chung, Head, UN Project Office on Governance, Seoul | |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Group Photo, and Tea/Coffee Break |
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| 09 Aug 2017 | Session 2. Setting the scene – localizing global agendas |
ADB's Governance Thematic Group Governance is one of ADB’s eight thematic groups that aims to leverage technical expertise on governance- and public sector management-related issues. ... |
Gambhir Bhatta |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Session 2. Setting the scene – localizing global agendas | Local governance and institutions – The big picture and global trends | Soonhee Kim, KDI School of Public Policy and Management |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Session 2. Setting the scene – localizing global agendas |
What are the Implications for Local Governments and their Inclusive Service Delivery? Governments around the world can pursue sustainable development more effectively by embracing a whole-of-government approach in their adaptation of the... |
Keping Yao |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Session 2. Setting the scene – localizing global agendas |
21st Conference of the Parties: What are the Implications for Local Governments? The Paris Agreement on Climate Change is a universal sustainable development mechanism that includes climate change mitigation commitments for all countries... |
Preety Bhandari |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Session 2. Setting the scene – localizing global agendas | Discussants: From among participating government officials | |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Session 3. The operating environment of local governments – focusing on multi-stakeholder engagement | Moderated by Gambhir Bhatta, Technical Advisor (Governance), ADB | |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Session 3. The operating environment of local governments – focusing on multi-stakeholder engagement |
Local Development Initiative through Inter-Local Mutual Cooperation Mutual cooperation among localities can promote economy of scale and scope in service delivery, and efficiency in resource utilization, among its other... |
Jeong-Ho Kim |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Session 3. The operating environment of local governments – focusing on multi-stakeholder engagement | Relationship with citizens – How to manage competing demands? How to enhance inclusiveness in service delivery? | Mark Koenig, Deputy Director & Urban Governance Specialist, Program Specialists Group, The Asia Foundation, Thailand |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Session 3. The operating environment of local governments – focusing on multi-stakeholder engagement | From among participating government officials; Seung Dae An, Director General, Local Administration Policy Bureau, Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Seoul; and Bart Édes (Advisor & Head, Knowledge Sharing and Services Center, ADB) | |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Lunch | Hosted by ADBI | |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Session 4. The operating environment of local governments – focusing on fiscal policy | Fiscal risks of local government revenue (PRC) | Wan Guanghua, Principal Economist, EREA, ADB |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Session 4. The operating environment of local governments – focusing on fiscal policy |
Fiscal Decentralization and Local Budget Deficits in Viet Nam: An Empirical Analysis Local fiscal policies play a significant role in Viet Nam’s growth and development as a result of the budget law promulgated in 2002 that significantly... |
Peter Morgan, Long Q. Trinh |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Session 4. The operating environment of local governments – focusing on fiscal policy | Budgetary spillover effects in local governments | Soyoung Park, Associate Fellow, Korean Public Finance Information Service, Seoul |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Session 4. The operating environment of local governments – focusing on fiscal policy | Discussants: From among participating government officials | |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Tea/Coffee break |
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| 09 Aug 2017 | Session 5. Lessons learned and future endeavors for augmenting local governance and smart city: Experiences in Korea | Moderated by Sang-Baek Chris Kang, Director, KLID | |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Session 5. Lessons learned and future endeavors for augmenting local governance and smart city: Experiences in Korea | Influences of e-government system for crystallizing local governance and innovations: KLID cases for local governments in Korea | Sang-Baek Chris Kang, Director of KLID, Korea |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Session 5. Lessons learned and future endeavors for augmenting local governance and smart city: Experiences in Korea | Big data application cases for enhancing e-governance in Korea | Kibyoung Kim, Director of Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Korea |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Session 5. Lessons learned and future endeavors for augmenting local governance and smart city: Experiences in Korea | On ‘smart cities’ – Learning from Seoul Metropolitan Government | Yoonju Heo, Seoul Metropolitan Government |
| 09 Aug 2017 | Summary of the day, and information sharing about field visits |
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| 09 Aug 2017 | End of Day 1 | Dinner | Hosted by KLID |
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| 10 Aug 2017 | Session 6. Field visits | There will be field trips to two local governments (in Seoul and surrounding area) to see first-hand how local governments provide services. | Organized by UNPOG |
| 10 Aug 2017 | Session 6. Field visits | Seoul Metropolitan Government: Manages the world’s 16th largest city. Seoul also boasts a well-resourced local government, and the broader area is gaining a reputation as a “smart city”). | |
| 10 Aug 2017 | Session 6. Field visits | City of Sejong: Has different, and unique, experiences with regard to optimizing resources to deliver services for local residents while at the same time maintaining a particular relationship with central government. | |
| 10 Aug 2017 | Session 6. Field visits | Korea Development Institute (KDI) in Sejong itself: Globally recognized institution of higher learning and Korea’s premier think tank. There is a renewed focus on local governance at KDI and participants will be exposed to the work of the Institute. | |
| 10 Aug 2017 | Session 6. Field visits | Dinner | Hosted by KDI |
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| 11 Aug 2017 | Session 7. Attempts at innovations in local governance across DMCs, and scaling them up | Case study: Cambodia on Local Governance (and subnational investment facility) | Duch Mongsitana, Officer, Expenditure Management Office, Municipality and District Finance Department, Ministry of Economy and Finance, Cambodia |
| 11 Aug 2017 | Session 7. Attempts at innovations in local governance across DMCs, and scaling them up |
Development in Elderly Care in People's Republic of China and ADB’s Involvement Yichang City has one of the highest population of elderly residents over the age of 60 in the People’s Republic of China. Yet, the availability of elderly... |
Alix Burrell, Fiona Connell, Guangrui Xiao, Sofia Shakil |
| 11 Aug 2017 | Session 7. Attempts at innovations in local governance across DMCs, and scaling them up |
Governance and Service Delivery: Practical Lessons for Subnational Governments through a Case Study on ADB’s Support to Nepal Success in the achievement of the sustainable development goals starts with localization of the global agenda that positively impacts the lives of citizens... |
Bruno Carrasco |
| 11 Aug 2017 | Session 7. Attempts at innovations in local governance across DMCs, and scaling them up | Discussants: From among participating government officials; and Ms. Rachana Shrestha, NRM, ADB | |
| 11 Aug 2017 | Lunch | Hoted by ADBI | |
| 11 Aug 2017 | Session 8. Where can ADB add value to the work of local governments and support PSM reforms? | Moderated discussions; panelists include: | |
| 11 Aug 2017 | Session 8. Where can ADB add value to the work of local governments and support PSM reforms? |
Capacity Development for Growth and Poverty Reduction in Mindanao and Bangsamoro: A Medium- to Long-Term Approach With its abundant natural resources, the second largest island of Mindanao has the potential to contribute more to the development of the Philippines. ... |
Joven Balbosa |
| 11 Aug 2017 | Session 8. Where can ADB add value to the work of local governments and support PSM reforms? | Emma Veve, Director, PAUS, Pacific Regional Department, ADB | |
| 11 Aug 2017 | Session 8. Where can ADB add value to the work of local governments and support PSM reforms? | Bruno Carrasco, Director, SAPF, South Asia Department, ADB | |
| 11 Aug 2017 | Session 8. Where can ADB add value to the work of local governments and support PSM reforms? |
ADB: Key Issues in Urban Sector To address key urban challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, ADB is committed to promoting water security and urban mobility, as well as strengthening ... |
Vijay Padmanabhan |
| 11 Aug 2017 | Session 8. Where can ADB add value to the work of local governments and support PSM reforms? | Discussants: Rabin Hattari, SEPF, ADB | |
| 11 Aug 2017 | Tea/Coffee break |
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| 11 Aug 2017 | Session 9. Widening the debate, and preparing for 2018 – Discussions on service delivery by SOEs | To extend the discussions to the national stage again, in particular the use of SOEs to deliver services... this prepares the Forum to next year’s focus on this very important topic. | |
| 11 Aug 2017 | Session 9. Widening the debate, and preparing for 2018 – Discussions on service delivery by SOEs | Moderated by Gambhir Bhatta, Technical Advisor (Governance), ADB; and with discussants from among participating government officials | |
| 11 Aug 2017 | Session 10. Concluding discussions, including the rapporteur’s report, on Forum experiences and way forward | Moderated by Gambhir Bhatta, ADB | |
| 11 Aug 2017 | Session 10. Concluding discussions, including the rapporteur’s report, on Forum experiences and way forward | Forum evaluation and presentation of certificates | |
| 11 Aug 2017 | Closing remarks | Gambhir Bhatta, Technical Advisor (Governance), ADB | |
| 11 Aug 2017 | Closing remarks | Chul Ju Kim, Deputy Dean, ADBI | |
| 11 Aug 2017 | Closing remarks | Sang-Baek Chris Kang, Director, KLID | |
| 11 Aug 2017 | End of Forum | Transportation will be provided to those interested to go to the city, with a return trip to the hotel at 9 pm. |