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Perception Mapping

25 October 2016
Explore the concept of perception mapping. Using water reform as a case example, three different perspectives on reform are comparatively discussed: government policymakers and reform champions, Citizen Action Forum and other civil society organization allies, and middle managers.

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.

When Wills Collide

25 October 2016
Conflict is a natural consequence of progress, development, and change. It can be a negative or positive force in any development project. To achieve durable agreements and moblize stakeholders, a deeper understanding of conflict management and the negotiation process is critical.

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…

Targeted Analysis on Water Resources Management Issues

21 October 2016
In this presentation, Dr. Oyun Sanjaasuren discussed global and regional water security risks and challenges. She also shared how partnerships at the country, regional, and global levels can help address these issues, highlighting the impact and outcomes of Global Water Partnership (GWP) efforts…

Dhaka Water: Thinking of a System-Side Solution

30 September 2016
Poverty is deep-rooted in economic, political, and social processes in Bangladesh. The uneven ownership of productive assets, lack of skills and knowledge, inadequate development of infrastructure, frequent natural disasters, low levels of urbanization are the main causes of poverty. Among the…

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 People’s 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.