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The Rules of the Game

25 October 2016
Reforms often get stuck because stakeholder interests and the rules of the game prevent collective action needed for reforms to move forward. This presentation examines how reformers can recognize the patterns that constrain collective action.

Handout - Mobilizing Multi-Stakeholder Action for Reform

23 October 2016
Learn about the frameworks, models, and tools featured in this course. Described as practical, flexible, and powerful, these approaches can be used in any sector and in conjunction with other effective diagnostic and problem-solving tools that can enhance understanding of stakeholder interests, and…

Performance Support Tools - Mobilizing Multi-Stakeholder Action for Reform

23 October 2016
There are many barriers to implementing reforms in governance. This compilation of performance support tools may help stakeholders address these obstacles. It includes the three Ws Framework (Political Will, Organizational Will, and Public Will), the Five Communication Management Decisions, the…

Women Power for Good

21 October 2016
How can women empower herself and her community? ECHOstore Sustainable Lifestyle Founder Chit Juan shares her journey on promoting sustainability in the community. She encourages other women to also live for the community and the planet.

Wenny Kusuma on Inclusive Leadership

18 October 2016
Progress on gender equality is fundamental for realizing human rights for all and achieving sustainable, equitable, and inclusive societies. Wenny Kasuma, UN Women Representive in Nepal, gives an overview of gender equality and women leadership in Asia. She defines "inclusive leadership" and how it…

Understanding Education Entertainment in Development

12 October 2016
Entertainment education, also called edutainment or enter-educate, is the use of entertainment genres to communicate development messages. Edutainment approaches are effective because social messages are set in more practical, day-to-day situations from which audiences can find meaning for everyday…

Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project, Sri Lanka

12 October 2016
Asian Development Bank’s Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project in Sri Lanka used the forum theater concept to conduct 30 street dramas in the capital city of Colombo. Street drama was used because of its potential to mirror people’s daily lives particularly on hygiene practices, use of…

Using Entertainment Education for Projects

12 October 2016
Edutainment or the use of entertainment genres to communicate development messages can help change behavior and shift mindsets about development issues. This report shares examples of what makes edutainment work, and imparts lessons on using edutainment approaches.

Conference Report - Financial Inclusion in the Digital Economy

1 October 2016
Experts in this report shares insights about what works and what does not in the digital ecosystem for expanding innovative financial inclusion solutions to meet development objectives. This document also discusses the role of multilateral development banks in supporting the development of digital…

Leveraging Information and Communication Technology for Development

1 October 2016
“ICT for Development” leverages information and communication technology to propel economic and social progress in developing countries. ICT has already transformed the financial services, media, retail, and telecommunications sectors. Through the globalization it simultaneously feeds on and…