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27 September 2016
The Governance Thematic Group and the Secretariat of the Development Partners Network on Decentralisation and Local Governance (DeLoG) invite proposals for contributions at the joint learning event on “Localizing Global Agendas” (Agenda 2030, COP 21, Habitat III) which will take place on 27-29…
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
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…
27 September 2016
Sustainable development continues to be in-built in Nepal's socio-economic development. The country’s efforts for the successful implementation of the Millennium Development Goals have also opened new avenues for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals planned for 2016 to 2030.
27 September 2016
Local governments can contribute to more effective and accountable international governance if they are recognized as one of the spheres of government and provided a seat at the global table. This presentation shares the work of the United Cities and Local Government Asia Pacific in localizing the…
26 September 2016
Pacific state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are often formed to increase service delivery effectiveness and accountability. Historical and financial indicators, however, show that long-term government ownership of SOEs often result in outcomes counter to these goals. Asian Development Bank’s study of…
26 September 2016
Described as financially insolvent and economically unviable, majority of public sector enterprises in Pakistan provide limited and unreliable services. Among the public enterprise reform initiatives introduced by the Government of Pakistan include creation of policies that address labor issues,…
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.
22 September 2016
This presentation gives an overview of the resettlement project for informal settlers in Manggahan Floodway, Philippines.
22 September 2016
This presentation gives an overview on the progress and current status for the APOAMF People's Plan Housing Project.