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VAN Strengthening Implementation Capacity for EIA Operations Manual

30 November 2015
This manual also provides an overview for other agencies and project proponents should they wish to explore the environmental permitting process under the Environmental Protection and Conservation Act (EPC Act) in detail. Guidelines have been specifically developed for applicants and others to…

Welcome Remarks at the Governance Cooperation Fund Open Government Partnership Knowledge Exchange and Learning Event

27 November 2015
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has a role to play in assisting countries across the region to share experiences and ideas on open government reforms. ADB's technical expertise and knowledge can help Open Government Partnership members to formulate, implement, and monitor reform initiatives.

Opening Remarks National Workshop on Social Accountability at the Local Level Citizens Engaging with Local Government

26 November 2015
Supporting citizen-led approaches to improve governance and reduce corruption in developing countries is the mission of the Partnership for Transparency Fund (PTF). PTF uses the theory of change method to address rising public governance concerns and secure lasting change.

How ADB Engages with Citizens

26 November 2015
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) engages with citizens at the policy, programming, project cycle, and community levels. Guides developed by ADB are meant to provide deeper understanding of the participation process.

Open Data at the Subnational Level National Level Requirements

24 November 2015
National and local level civil servants and information officers need to have the skills and capacity to accurately respond to Right to Information in a timely manner.

Bringing Open Government Partnership to the Subnational Level Key Takeaways

24 November 2015
This presentation enumerates the key takeaways of bringing Open Government Partnership (OGP) to the sub-national level. Through a list of lessons, it highlights the importance of taking OGP to the sub-national level to further promote effectiveness and efficiency.

Going Beyond Open Data Tracking for Performance and Accountability

24 November 2015
A lot has happened in open government data, particularly in countries that are under the umbrella of the Open Government Partnership. In the Philippines’ case, the Aquino administration adopted the Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016 representing a vision that is anchored on transparent,…

Linking Freedom of Information and Open Data for Better Access to Information

24 November 2015
In Indonesia, a governance program called KINERJA helped improve public service delivery. It works with local governments to make service delivery more responsive to the needs of its users. KINERJA also works with civil society, communities, and the media to build their capacity to demand better…

Experience in Making Open Government Real at Local Level through Partnerships

24 November 2015
The open data and freedom of information in Banda Aceh, Indonesia was a journey from being a reactive to proactive government. Public information as the type of data processed was differentiated into open information and exempt information.

Civil Society Organization Participation in Ensuring Proactive Disclosure of Data

24 November 2015
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) can participate to determine priority data that will be provided by the government, resulting to a more responsive data provision. Increasing the capacity of CSOs to use open data and improve the quality of service information to the government also boosts the…