Opening Remarks - Conference on Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage with ICT in Asia and the Pacific

Event: Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage with ICT in Asia and the Pacific

Opening Remarks - Conference on Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage with ICT in Asia and the Pacific

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ADB President Takehiko Nakao in his speech touched upon three issues: (i) why strong health systems are important for development in Asia and the Pacific; (ii) why ICT is the key to strengthening health systems; and (iii) how ADB will contribute to promoting universal health coverage in developing member countries.

Summarizing the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Assessment

Event: Updated Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Performance Measurement Framework

Summarizing the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Assessment

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Learn the contents of public financial management (PFM) performance report and summary assessment. Examine the impact of PFM weaknesses, including the relevance of indicators, to budgetary outcomes. Consider the potential of the story line as a possible starting point for discussion of PFM reform priorities.

 

Repeat Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Assessments: Tracking Progress Over Time

Event: Updated Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Performance Measurement Framework

Repeat Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Assessments: Tracking Progress Over Time

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This presentation discusses the purpose for conducting repeat public expenditure and financial accountability (PEFA) assessments. The non-performance related reasons why scores may change are enumerated. Tips on how to prepare a progress report are also shared.

Country Comparisons

Event: Updated Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Performance Measurement Framework

Country Comparisons

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Find out why the purpose of developing a Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Assessment Framework is to measure progress over time in one country, and not intended for use in country comparisons. Discover why the issue of country comparison is emerging.

Sub-National Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Assessments

Event: Updated Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Performance Measurement Framework

Sub-National Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Assessments

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Learn the purpose of conducting public expenditure and financial accountability assessment at the sub-national government level. Discover the link between central or national government and sub-national assessments.

 

Mechanics of the Public Financial Management Performance Measurement Framework

Event: Updated Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Performance Measurement Framework

Mechanics of the Public Financial Management Performance Measurement Framework

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More commonly known as the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Framework, the Public Financial Management (PFM) Performance Measurement Framework is designed to measure the performance of national PFM systems. Apart from the framework, this presentation also discusses the high-level PFM indicator set, scoring methodology, and performance report.

 

When Wills Collide

Event: 2016 Mobilizing Multi-Stakeholder Action for Reform

When Wills Collide

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Conflict is a natural consequence of progress, development, and change. It can be a negative or positive force in any development project. To achieve durable agreements and moblize stakeholders, a deeper understanding of conflict management and the negotiation process is critical.   

The Rules of the Game

Event: 2016 Mobilizing Multi-Stakeholder Action for Reform

The Rules of the Game

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Reforms often get stuck because stakeholder interests and the rules of the game prevent collective action needed for reforms to move forward. This presentation examines how reformers can recognize the patterns that constrain collective action.

Three Wills: Enhancing Governance Results in Projects

Event: 2016 Mobilizing Multi-Stakeholder Action for Reform

Three Wills: Enhancing Governance Results in Projects

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Governance challenges surface in development programs worldwide, regardless of sector or country. Critical to the success of any reform is the combined energies and single-minded commitment of the state, institutions that provide the services, and the citizens—to pursue the public good.

Why Engage Stakeholders?

Event: 2016 Mobilizing Multi-Stakeholder Action for Reform

Why Engage Stakeholders?

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Explore the concept of effective multi-stakeholder engagement. While engagement is the key to any successful change intervention, the challenge is to aim for context and sector-specific approaches amidst the many examples that exist.