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Event Report

29 September 2016
This report summarizes the event proceedings of the Learning Event on Localizing Global Agendas held at the ADB headquarters on 27–29 September 2016 jointly organized by the Governance Thematic Group of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Development Partners Network on Decentralisation and…

Localizing Climate Action

29 September 2016
Key players in climate change exist both at the international and country levels albeit varying in roles. With the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Agreement along with national climate change strategies and plans that are in place, communities and individuals will be the key…

Low Carbon City Initiatives in the Peoples Republic of China

29 September 2016
This presentation shares the global context for low-carbon emission. It examines the low carbon development in selected pilot cities in the People’s Republic in China, an initiative resulting from the government’s commitment to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in 2009.

New Urban Agenda

28 September 2016
This presentation discusses the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, gives a description of the new urban world, and shares strategies on how to operationalize the Habitat III roadmap reflecting the new urban agenda. The experience of the Philippines in localizing the Millennium Development…

Linking Subnationals to Finance Investing in Asias Urban Future

28 September 2016
A financing gap on infrastructure investment exists in Asia. This presentation provides information on how the Cities Development Initiative for Asia (CDIA) supports urban investment projects and contributes to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 11. Case studies developed by CDIA on…

Third Urban Governance and Infrastructure Improvement Sector Project

28 September 2016
Supported by the Asian Development Bank, the Third Urban Governance and Infrastructure Improvement (Sector) Project (UGIIP-III) aims to strengthen urban governance and improve urban infrastructure and service delivery in municipalities in Bangladesh. This presentation discusses how Sustainable…

PublicPrivate Partnership Led Improved Fecal Sludge Management Services in Faridpur Municipality Bangladesh

28 September 2016
This presentation provides a brief situational analysis of the state of fecal sludge management in the municipality of Faridpur in Bangladesh. A business proposal was created to improve the system on a large scale adopting service level agreements with private sector service providers.

An Introduction to the Toolbox for Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals

28 September 2016
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is the lynchpin of the localization process. Cities and regions are ideally positioned to transform the 2030 Agenda into a concrete and efficient one. This presentation provides information on a toolbox containing…

Discussion on Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals at Subnational Level

28 September 2016
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a unique opportunity to rethink local development, ensuring no one is left behind. UNDP Asia Pacific’s SDG Local Governance Diagnostic Tool aims to help localize the SDG agenda at the subnational level in the region, focusing particularly on communities.

Call for Contributions Localizing Global Agendas

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…