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1 October 2015
The Philippines, in addition to an impending shortage in energy supply, has one of the most expensive power rates in the world. By providing assistance, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) supported the government’s interim strategy to promote and implement energy efficiency initiatives to mitigate a…
26 August 2015
The Cities Development Initiative for Asia (CDIA) provides assistance to medium-sized Asian cities in bridging the gap between their development plans and the implementation of their infrastructure investments. CDIA supports the identification and development of urban investment projects and links…
26 August 2015
This presentation focuses on the constructive engagement Initiatives established between the local government unit (LGU) and civil society organizations in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, resulting from a regional technical assistance provided by Asian Development Bank. Social accountability…
25 August 2015
Most countries in Asia and the Pacific have decentralized the delivery of basic services to some extent. Political dynamics, however, remain an important driver based on Southeast Asia’s reform experiences in local government. The local government reforms introduced in the Philippines and Cambodia…
27 July 2015
This document contains details of facilitating the acquisition of right-of-way site or location for National Government Infrastructure Projects.
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2 June 2015
FireChat is a free mobile phone application that functions as a communication tool for posting messages without the need for cellular service or connection to an internet network. It has been used in situations where there was congestion in cellular and internet signals due to the volume of users;…
2 June 2015
When emergencies or disasters strike, communication can be as vital as food and shelter but it is also among the infrastructure systems that are easily damaged or rendered unavailable. This report discusses the utility of Firechat, an off-grid communication technology, to Asian Development Bank-…
1 June 2015
Measuring (and reporting on) performance evidences concern for efficiency and effectiveness: it demonstrates to shareholders and stakeholders that an organization means business; it promotes transparency and accountability; and it helps compete for funds. Above all, it facilitates systematic…
26 May 2015
The Philippines is one of the countries most vulnerable to extreme weather. Under the umbrella of its comprehensive climate change agenda, the Philippines established the People’s Survival Fund in 2012, a special government-administered national climate fund designed to support local efforts on…