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Leadership and Communication Challenges for Climate Change Aspects of Development Projects - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series

21 June 2016
Matthias Gelber discussses the importance of communication and leadership after COP21.

Leadership and Communication Challenges for Climate Change Aspects of Development Projects - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series

21 June 2016
Matthias Gelber and ADB's Charlotte Lapsansky discuss the importance of communication and leadership after COP21, as well as the need for project communications, stakeholder analysis and communications strategies in implementing development projects.
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Financial Reforms for Economic Development - Forum

15 June 2016
More than just obtaining better quality accounts, public financial management (PFM) should also be viewed in terms of achieving better fiscal management, improving economic freedom, and expanding the fiscal space of governments. Strengthening PFM staff skills and leading PFM reform efforts among…

Communication Strategies for Innovative Sustainable Development and Climate Change Initiatives - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series

18 May 2016
Teresa Erickson and Tim Ward impart proven tips and tools that will help leaders become a powerful communicator, change agent, and catalyst for transformation.
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Opportunities and Obstacles to Anti-Corruption Reform and Tools to Assess the Potential for Successful Reform

22 March 2016
Striking an optimal balance between opportunities and deterrents for corruption leads to societal control of this unethical conduct. Effecting change will require the alignment of tools or measures with a domestic movement that is already in place.

Theories of Change for Anti-Corruption Reforms

22 March 2016
This presentation introduces the theory of change (ToC) methodology to advance anti-corruption reform. It explains the distinct features and various components and purposes of a ToC. The steps involved in a ToC development are also discussed.

What is Corruption?

21 March 2016
Corruption, defined by Transparency International as “the abuse of entrusted power for private gain,” is tackled in this presentation. The discussion also covers the different categories and forms or actions of corruption. The concept of systemic corruption is examined.

Enhancing Transparency and Exchange of Information - Background to the Project and Progress

9 March 2016
Risks in tax avoidance and evasion are on the rise in Asia. Mobilization of domestic resources is needed to create better tax systems that is crucial for development. The Asian Development Bank provides technical assistance for the capacity development of tax administration in Asia.

Combating Tax Evasion: Building the Strategies, Organization, and Processes

9 March 2016
Projects of the Asian Development Bank focus on enhancing and exchanging information, and on practicing transparency to combat tax evasion and increase tax revenues. This presentation explains how the three components of strategy, policy and legislation, and administration fit together to meet the…

Sustainable Urban Transport: Realizing the New Climate Change Agenda and Initiatives in BRT and Road Safety - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series

19 February 2016
This webinar discusses the implications and applications of COP21 on the urban transport sector. It also presents an integrated approach to urban transport planning and management, including ADB's contributions to urban transport in terms of knowledge sharing and learning, financing, and inclusive…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department