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The ADB Solar Rooftop Project Boosting Solar Energy Growth in the Philippines

1 August 2016
As the threat of global warming and climate change looms, the need to shift to environment-friendly renewable energy (RE) sources has become more pressing. Solar energy is fast becoming a viable option because it is viewed as the most accessible, inexhaustible, and cleaner option among all the…

Training for Internal Auditors in the Public Sector An Alternative Approach for State Internal Auditors

1 August 2016
Slovenia's program to standardize state internal auditor competencies strives to merge international best practices with localized regulatory concerns. Internal audit is vital for public sector organizations to achieve accountability and integrity, improve operations, and instill confidence among…

CAM Comparative Analysis of Cambodias Legal Framework and Involuntary Resettlement Safeguards in the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement

31 July 2016
Objectives: To avoid involuntary resettlement wherever possible; to minimize involuntary resettlement by exploring project and design alternatives; to enhance, or at least restore, the livelihoods of all displaced persons in real terms relative to pre-project levels; and to improve the standards of…

MLDComparative Analysis of Maldives Legal Framework and Involuntary Resettlement Safeguards in the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement

31 July 2016
The objective of this comparative analysis is to avoid involuntary resettlement wherever possible; to minimize involuntary resettlement by exploring project and design alternatives; to enhance, or at least restore, the livelihoods of all displaced persons in real terms relative to pre-project…

Tools of Participation

28 July 2016
Asian Developmet Bank's Strategy 2020 recognizes the role of partners, including non-government organizations (NGOs) in planning, financing, and implementing its operations. This presentations gives a snapshot of the tools of participation that are applicable to civil society organizations and NGOs…

Engaging with Advocacy Civil Society Organizations

28 July 2016
Issues raised by advocacy non-government organizations (NGOs) are often related to weak consultation and participation. From 2009 to 2012, for instance, there were 213 reported concerns on 76 Asian Development Bank projects. About half of these concerns were about lack of consultation and…

Contracting Local NonGovernment Organizations

28 July 2016
This presentation gives an overview on how ADB engages local non-government organizations (NGOs). It also tackles the common difficulties faced in the process of contracing local NGOs.

Definition of Civil Society

27 July 2016
A definition of "civil society" to set the stage for the discussion. It clarifies its difference with the family, the state, and the market.

Overview of Civil Society in the Pacific

27 July 2016
This presentation gives an overview of how Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) work in the Pacific. It also lists down the strengths of CSOs and the common challenges they face. Common themes for Pacific CSO development are enumerated as well.

NGO CSO Contracting

27 July 2016
This presentation outlines the process on how Asian Development Bank engages Civil Society Organizations and non-government organizations. Specifiically, it tackles the issues and challenges, engagement options, and the actual contracting process.