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Training the Hippo: Communication and the Education of India’s Rural Kids

5 April 2016
In providing equity investments to social enterprises with sound business models such as Hippocampus Leaning Centers (HLC), ADB’s experience has shown that there is a need to intensify communication approaches to sustain the delicate balance between commercial sustainability and affordability, and…

Green Cities and GrEEEn Leaders: Viet Nam Stakeholders and Nguyen Van Cao

1 April 2016
Viet Nam's cities are going green as local leaders adopt the Green Cities approach. Learn more from this case study. Through ADB's Secondary Cities Development Program, Viet Nam is improving basic urban infrastructure in Buon Ma Thuot in the central highland region and the coastal cities of Ha Tinh…

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.

Anti-Corruption Efforts in the Philippines: Sustaining the Gains and Moving Forward

21 March 2016
This presentation features the different types of anti-corruption approach employed by the Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines. The office’s multi-sectoral approach to the government’s anti-corruption campaign and its monitoring and evaluation work in this aspect are explained.

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.

Education (Overview)

17 March 2016
Learn more about ADB's focus and action areas in the education sector.

Health and Education (South Asia)

17 March 2016
Know more about ADB's programs, projects, and opportunities in South Asia under Health and Education.

Health and Education (Central and West)

17 March 2016
Know more about ADB's programs, projects, and opportunities in Central and West Asia under Health and Education.

Health and Education (East Asia)

17 March 2016
Know more about ADB's programs, projects, and opportunities in East Asia under Health and Education.