Localizing Global Agendas: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development including Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Action Read more about Localizing Global Agendas: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development including Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Action This presentation examines global climate pacts like the Paris Agreement and Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. It looks at climate change and disaster risk reduction in the context of the sustainable development goals. Lastly, it underscores the importance of an integrated approach in the implementation of global agreements.
Corruption Risks and Anti-Corruption Strategies in Climate Financing: Good Governance Towards Integrity, Transparency, and Accountability in Achieving Objectives in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation - High-Level Event and Panel Discussion Read more about Corruption Risks and Anti-Corruption Strategies in Climate Financing: Good Governance Towards Integrity, Transparency, and Accountability in Achieving Objectives in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation - High-Level Event and Panel Discussion The Asian Development Bank, in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), the U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Center, and in partnership with the Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines, organized this event to discuss how corruption and non-transparency can be most effectively addressed including how anti-corruption efforts can be integrated into measures of good governance in the fight against climate change to ensure transparent, efficient, and accountable use of climate finance for effective projects and tangible results.
Lewis Hawke Keywords accountability administration finance expenditure public policy Read more about Lewis Hawke Lewis Hawke has headed the PEFA Secretariat since November 2014, leading the upgrade of the PEFA framework. PEFA is a global, multi-donor initiative for assessing PFM performance and national and sub-national levels which has been used in more than 150 countries.
Chasma: A Case Study in Compliance Read more about Chasma: A Case Study in Compliance The Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s Accountability Mechanism provides an independent forum through which people claiming to be affected by ADB projects can raise issues with the bank and request the review of a project’s compliance with ADB’s policies and procedures.
Complaints from Beneficiaries: A Valuable Resource for Project Implementation - Bahasa Indonesia Version Read more about Complaints from Beneficiaries: A Valuable Resource for Project Implementation - Bahasa Indonesia Version Problems often arise in complex projects, which could lead to complaints from the beneficiaries. In its emergency response in tsunami-hit Indonesia, Asian Development Bank has established a complaint-handling system that helped in enhancing the accountability of project implementers and increasing satisfaction of project beneficiaries.
Complaints from Beneficiaries: A Valuable Resource for Project Implementation Read more about Complaints from Beneficiaries: A Valuable Resource for Project Implementation The Earthquake and Tsunami Emergency Support Project of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) was designed to include a grievance mechanism. The ADB recognized early on that problems may arise in large-scale projects, especially so for this one, since the project area was devastated by a major earthquake and a huge tsunami, and has experienced years of conflict.
Tackling Corruption through Civil Society-led Information and Communication Technology Initiatives Read more about Tackling Corruption through Civil Society-led Information and Communication Technology Initiatives Information and communication technology (ICT) is one of the forces shaping the world today. The expeditious way it has facilitated communication, knowledge sharing, and transactions has provided unparalleled benefits to society.
Fostering Better Communication and Participation in Projects Read more about Fostering Better Communication and Participation in Projects In 2012, an Asian Development Bank (ADB) study in support of its Public Communications Policy (PCP) found that 55% of the concerns raised by civil society in 76 of its projects were related to inadequate communication and participation. In addition, the study found that although most of the projects have general communication and participation objectives, they can still be improved to better address the interests and enhance the engagement of stakeholders, including civil society.
Tar Yar Maung Keywords Urban Development accountability transparency Read more about Tar Yar Maung Ms. Tar Yar Maung, a resource person from the Myanmar Alliance for Transparency and Accountability (MATA).
Political Economy of Decentralization and Local Governance Reforms and Relevance for Asia Read more about Political Economy of Decentralization and Local Governance Reforms and Relevance for Asia Decentralization as a diverse and complex phenomenon is often treated too much as a technical exercise by development partners. Giving extra attention to political and institutional dynamics is crucial in order to design and implement reforms on decentralization and local governance more effectively.