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Asia Pacific Regional Open Government Partnership Meeting Summary

7 September 2015
In the context of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit that took place in Mexico in October 2015, the Asia Pacific Regional OGP meeting took place in Manila a month before on 7-8 September 2015. This report summarizes the meeting that was sponsored by Asian Development Bank (ADB) and…

Welcome Remarks - External Support for Decentralization Reforms and Local Governance Systems in the Asia-Pacific: Better Performance, Higher Impact?

25 August 2015
Decentralization and local government reforms have been adopted by numerous countries in the Asia and Pacific region in recent decades. The rationale and motivation for these reform initiatives, many of which were aimed at strengthening sub-national governments, have been as diverse as the reform…

KGZ: Civil Code of the Kyrgyz Republic

30 July 2015
Civil legislation defines the legal status of participants in civil commerce, the grounds for emergence and procedure of property rights and other proprietary rights, rights to results of intellectual activity and equated means of individualization (intellectual property), regulates the contractual…

KGZ: Labor Code of the Kyrgyz Republic 2015

28 July 2015
Article 1. The Terms Used In This Code In This Code, The Following Definitions Apply: 1) The Secondary Market Of Land - Transactions Made With The Right To Land, Provided By The Authority; 2) Buildings And Structures - All Buildings And Structures, Firmly Connected With The Ground, The Movement…

The Role of Communication in Governance and Reform

30 June 2015
Behavior change communication strategies used by ADB’s Enhancing Tax Administration Capacity project in Maldives produced a positive effect on the government’s tax and governance reforms. This report details the communication and awareness-raising campaign that was used to convince the public about…

Opening Remarks - Workshop on Corruption Risks and Anti-Corruption 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.

UZB: Labor Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan 2015

9 February 2015
The minimum level of labor rights and guarantees for workers established by legislative acts. More in comparison with the legislation of labor rights and guarantees may be established by other normative acts, including the contractual nature (collective agreements, collective agreements, other…

Negotiation Observation Form

29 January 2015
Download this material to access a sample Negotiation Observation Form. The material also includes detailed instructions for observers to take note of. A list of common observed behaviors during negotiations is also provided.