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Localizing Global Agendas: Introductory Statement

27 September 2016
Asia has seen remarkable growth in the last four decades though at the expense of inequality and environmental degradation. Lal Shanker Ghimire from the National Planning Commission of Nepal pointed out the need for Asia to move into a development model that considers economic, social, and…

Manggahan Floodway: In-City Resettlement for Informal Settler Families

22 September 2016
This presentation gives an overview of the resettlement project for informal settlers in Manggahan Floodway, Philippines.

APOAMF Experience in Community Organizing and Engagement with Government Agencies

22 September 2016
This presentation gives an overview on the progress and current status for the APOAMF People's Plan Housing Project.

Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative in Asia: Progress and Emerging Issues

21 September 2016
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a global standard to promote the open and accountable management of oil, gas, and mineral resources. EITI guides its 51 member countries to date on improved governance and accountability in more areas of the natural resource value chain.

Investing in ICT for Social Protection (video 1)

21 September 2016
Various stakeholders from Asia and the Pacific share their insights on the importance of investing in ICT for social protection. ICT, they said, is a crtiical foundation for social protection as it helps provide direction to social protection programs. By investing in ICT, organizations can improve…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Investing in ICT for Social Protection (video 2)

21 September 2016
Countries need to invest in ICT for social protection now because it will greatly improve public service delivery, especially to the underserved. By investing in ICT now, countries can facilitate management of their social protection programs. With just a click of a button, they can easily…

Digital ID in Driving Social Protection - Learning from India

21 September 2016
To effectively deliver social protection schemes, organizations have to deal with policy and technology challenges, as well as difficulties in program implementation and personnel capacity. In India, the use of a digital ID system facilitated social protection services. The country's ID system,…

Livelihood Restoration

21 September 2016
This presentation gives an overview of the challenges and opportunities in livelihood restoration.

Involuntary Resettlement in Rural and Peri-urban Areas – The AfDB Experience In Selected African Countries

21 September 2016
This presentation gives an overview of the AfDB policy for involuntary resettlement in rural and peri-urban areas.

Managing Social Safeguards in Urban Setting – Case Study Dhaka City

21 September 2016
This presentation gives an overview of the implementation of safeguard policies in urban setting.