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Localizing Global Agendas: Announcement

27 September 2016
The document provides complete information about the joint Asian Development Bank's Governance Thematic Group and the Development Partners Network on Decentralisation and Local Governance

Localizing Global Agendas: Sustainable Development Goals, New Urban Agenda, and Climate Change

27 September 2016
This presentation introduces the United Cities and Local Government (UCLG), an association that represents and defends local governments’ interest on the world stage. It shares the work of UCLG in the Asia-Pacific region and what the organization does to support localization of the sustainable…

Asian Water Development Outlook 2016: Strengthening Water Security in Asia and the Pacific

22 September 2016
The Asia and Pacific region is making progress in strengthening water security, according to a key finding from the Asian Water Development Outlook 2016, a publication of the Asian Development Bank. The report reveals how countries score and compare in the five dimensions of water security.

Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative in Asia: Progress and Emerging Issues

21 September 2016
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a global standard to promote the open and accountable management of oil, gas, and mineral resources. EITI guides its 51 member countries to date on improved governance and accountability in more areas of the natural resource value chain.

Transformational Leadership for Sustainable Development - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series

20 September 2016
Marcus Weston shares why new competencies of emotional intelligence, problem solving and critical thinking are crucial for developing the world at work.

Transformational Leadership for Sustainable Development - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series

20 September 2016
Marcus Weston shares why new competencies of emotional intelligence, problem solving and critical thinking are crucial for developing the world at work.
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Good Governance: A Foundation to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

12 September 2016
This presentation discusses why governance is an important foundation to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and shares the outcomes of the study on the topic. It also discusses which governance issues should be considered in helping Asian Development Bank’s developing…

Environmental Justice: ADB and Asian Judges for Sustainable Development

25 August 2016
With Asia experiencing a climate crisis, innovative approaches are needed to ensure coordination and cooperation among the different pillars of the environmental justice system. The Asian Judges Network on Environment was established from recognition of the judiciary’s role in promoting…

Capturing ADB's Support for Inclusive Development Using the Corporate Results Framework

5 July 2016
ADB continues to improve the way it shares information towards inclusive development in the Asia and Pacific region. This presentation discusses ADB’s approach to managing development results and on inclusive growth. It also shares how ADB revises its results framework for development effectiveness…

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

21 June 2016
ADB's Charlotte Lapsansky discusses the need for project communications, stakeholder analysis and communications strategies in implementing development projects.