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Development in Elderly Care in Peoples Republic of China and ADBs Involvement

11 August 2017
Yichang City has one of the highest population of elderly residents over the age of 60 in the People’s Republic of China. Yet, the availability of elderly care facilities and services in the city remain inadequate. ADB’s project aims to provide effective and efficient delivery of elderly care…

Capacity Development for Growth and Poverty Reduction in Mindanao and Bangsamoro A Medium to LongTerm Approach

11 August 2017
With its abundant natural resources, the second largest island of Mindanao has the potential to contribute more to the development of the Philippines. Poor capacity, institutional weakness, and ineffective service delivery, however, hinder the effective implementation of local development plans and…

ADB Key Issues in Urban Sector

11 August 2017
To address key urban challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, ADB is committed to promoting water security and urban mobility, as well as strengthening climate change resilience and institutional effectiveness. This presentation discusses ADB’s work in the urban sector and areas of focus.

Governance and Service Delivery Practical Lessons for Subnational Governments through a Case Study on ADBs Support to Nepal

11 August 2017
Success in the achievement of the sustainable development goals starts with localization of the global agenda that positively impacts the lives of citizens through improved service delivery. This improved service delivery translates to effective delivery mechanisms which in turn strengthen the…

ADBs Governance Thematic Group

9 August 2017
Governance is one of ADB’s eight thematic groups that aims to leverage technical expertise on governance- and public sector management-related issues. The Governance Group’s mandate is to help ADB’s developing member countries improve development results by investing in public sector reforms and…

What are the Implications for Local Governments and their Inclusive Service Delivery

9 August 2017
Governments around the world can pursue sustainable development more effectively by embracing a whole-of-government approach in their adaptation of the institutional framework for implementation of the global sustainable development goals (SDGs). A holistic, innovative, and inclusive approach…

21st Conference of the Parties What are the Implications for Local Governments

9 August 2017
The Paris Agreement on Climate Change is a universal sustainable development mechanism that includes climate change mitigation commitments for all countries. It encourages action at the subnational level as it recognizes the key role that local governments play in tackling climate change.…

Local Development Initiative through InterLocal Mutual Cooperation

9 August 2017
Mutual cooperation among localities can promote economy of scale and scope in service delivery, and efficiency in resource utilization, among its other perceived benefits. More specifically, a governance-based type of inter-local mutual cooperation that can be realized through communication,…

Fiscal Decentralization and Local Budget Deficits in Viet Nam An Empirical Analysis

9 August 2017
Local fiscal policies play a significant role in Viet Nam’s growth and development as a result of the budget law promulgated in 2002 that significantly increased the fiscal responsibilities of local authorities. To address several issues that hinder the effectiveness and efficiency of fiscal…

UNDP Resources on Transparency and Accountability for Sustainable Development

8 August 2017
Public services are at the heart of people’s lives. Conducting risk assessments is the key to identifying governance bottlenecks and corresponding mitigation measures to ensure that no one is left behind in accessing public services. The involvement of people and local communities in the design,…