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Enabling Communication in Times of Disaster

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;…

New Communication Technologies Linking Stakeholders in Difficult Communication Environments

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-…

PRC Comparative Analysis of PRCLegal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement

31 May 2015
This document discussed the use of a screening process for each proposed project, as early as possible, to determine the appropriate extent and type of environmental assessment so that appropriate studies are undertaken commensurate with the significance of potential impacts and risks.

International Standards and Best Practices for Mitigating Corruption in Aid Flows and SubNational Revenue Transfers

27 May 2015
Reducing corruption risks is the basic logic of anti-corruption. Information is the key to reducing corruption, increasing transparency, and getting the system right from the beginning. This presentation offers examples of effective transparency and accountability initiatives in mitigating…

Corruption Risks in Climate Finance and in Natural Resource Management

26 May 2015
Corruption threatens climate finance by raising the costs of and exacerbating the effects of climate change. The use of natural resources in most climate finance-funded projects contributes to environmental destruction and misuse of resources. Supporting country-driven climate change priorities…

Climate Finance Terms and Patterns

25 May 2015
Climate finance, while it lacks an internationally agreed-upon definition, has always been an Integral part of international climate change discussions since the mid-1990s. Climate finance enables countries in the developing world manage the trade-offs between economic growth needed for poverty…

ADB Trends and Patterns in Climate Finance

25 May 2015
This presentation provides an overview of climate financing trends and patterns in general. It also examines the flow of climate finance in Asia and the Pacific. It shares details of Asian Development Bank's initiatives in relation to climate financing.

Opening Remarks Workshop on Corruption Risks and AntiCorruption Strategies in Climate Financing Good Governance Towards Integrity Transparency and Accountability in Achieving Objectives in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation

25 May 2015
Corruption and governance remain the top challenges for Asia, where high levels of energy poverty also prevails. In her opening remarks, Clare Wee, Head of Asian Development Bank's Office of Anti-Corruption and Integrity, tackles challenges and efforts on climate finance.

The Need for Good Governance in Climate Finance

25 May 2015
U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre assists donors to more effectively address corruption in their development work. This presentation gives an overview of U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre and provides a brief background on how corruption threatens climate finance.

Introduction to Corruption Concepts Theories and Evidence

25 May 2015
Corruption comes in various forms. Understanding the theories behind the causes of corruption is important to prevent its negative consequences that affect development. This presentation presents relevant theories, experiences, and evidences of corruption.