Eri Honda Keywords Urban Development settlements ADB Read more about Eri Honda Prior to joining ADB, Eri worked for the Japan International Cooperation Agency. She studied at the Asian Institute of Technology. She also worked with ADB's Viet Nam Residence Mission.
Engaging with Advocacy Civil Society Organizations Read more about Engaging with Advocacy Civil Society Organizations 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 participation. This presentation tackles the various aspects of dealing with such NGOs.
Tools of Participation Read more about Tools of Participation 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.
NGO/ CSO Contracting Read more about NGO/ CSO Contracting 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.
Catherine Santiago Keywords public and private procurement management operations ADB PPFD finance procurement Read more about Catherine Santiago Ms. Catherine Santiago is the Unit Head of portfolio Management of the East, Central and West Asia Team of the Energy Sector Office. She has more than 20 years of experience in public and private procurement management, including the development of new Procurement Policies and Regulations. She earned her Master of Science (MSc) in Management with Specialization in Operations, an MSc in Engineering Science from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Hartford, Connecticut, USA; and an MBA with specialization in Finance from the University of Connecticut, USA.
Overview of Civil Society in the Pacific Read more about Overview of Civil Society in the Pacific 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.
Overview of ADB Energy Portfolio in South Asia: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Perspective Read more about Overview of ADB Energy Portfolio in South Asia: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Perspective Using a gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) lens, this presentation provides an overview of Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s energy portfolio in South Asia. The GESI framework applied in the energy sector and an energy project’s gender category (according to the gender categorization of ADB) are defined. It also shares tips on how to engage with the sector and cross-fertilize practices.
ADB Energy Sector Portfolio Read more about ADB Energy Sector Portfolio Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s energy policy remains relevant as it continues to invest its efforts in the development of clean energy. In order to create an enabling environment for clean energy generation, ADB provides soft support by introducing new and high level technologies and promoting South-South cooperation, among others.
Betty Wilkinson Keywords ADB Financial Sector Deepening Network Read more about Betty Wilkinson Effective innovative leader producing transformational development results. Work longer-term in developing countries with multinational teams. Inaugural Chair of the nine member Financial Sector Deepening Network across Africa. Recognized in 2015 by Asian Development Bank for tripling program to $2.2 billion with team of 24 in ten countries. Awards and international presentations for team satisfaction and success, innovation, digital finance, gender equity, and poverty reduction.
Aruna Kumuduni Wanniachchi Kankanamalage Keywords ADB Read more about Aruna Kumuduni Wanniachchi Kankanamalage