Governance and Service Delivery: Practical Lessons for Subnational Governments through a Case Study on ADB’s Support to Nepal Read more about Governance and Service Delivery: Practical Lessons for Subnational Governments through a Case Study on ADB’s Support to Nepal Success in the achievement of the sustainable development goals starts with localization of the global agenda that positively impacts the lives of citizens through improved service delivery. This improved service delivery translates to effective delivery mechanisms which in turn strengthen the capacities of local governments.
What are the Implications for Local Governments and their Inclusive Service Delivery? Read more about What are the Implications for Local Governments and their Inclusive Service Delivery? Governments around the world can pursue sustainable development more effectively by embracing a whole-of-government approach in their adaptation of the institutional framework for implementation of the global sustainable development goals (SDGs). A holistic, innovative, and inclusive approach combined with participatory governance is critical for effective implementation of the SDGs at the local level.
ADB's Governance Thematic Group Read more about ADB's Governance Thematic Group Governance is one of ADB’s eight thematic groups that aims to leverage technical expertise on governance- and public sector management-related issues. The Governance Group’s mandate is to help ADB’s developing member countries improve development results by investing in public sector reforms and supporting improved performance of institutions; supporting identification and mitigation of governance risks in ADB operations; and focusing on capacity development.
Abhinav Madan Keywords education capacity development Read more about Abhinav Madan Abhinav Madan is the co-founder and CEO of Gran Tarang Employability Services. Prior to this, he was a Business Planning Manager at Hewlett-Packard and Business Analyst at GE. He had an MBA from the Xavier Institute of Management.
2016 Mobilizing Multi-Stakeholder Action for Reform Read more about 2016 Mobilizing Multi-Stakeholder Action for Reform For more than a decade, Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recognized that improvement of governance, public sector reforms, and strengthened institutional performance in priority country programs and operations requires attention to complex and contested issues.
Minigrid System for Remote Disadvantaged Communities in Nepal Read more about Minigrid System for Remote Disadvantaged Communities in Nepal With the objective of developing and promoting renewable energy technologies in Nepal, the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre shares its policy framework in this presentation. The intended outputs of the Center’s National Rural and Renewable Energy Programme as a more coherent and coordinated approach to renewable energy sector development are examined.
Opportunities for Internal Audit Capacity Development Read more about Opportunities for Internal Audit Capacity Development Strategy 2020, the long-term strategic framework of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for 2008–2020, identifies good governance and capacity development as drivers of change. Ultimately, this improves the delivery of public goods and services, broadens inclusiveness, and reduces the impact of corruption on development effectiveness.
Growing Cities, Hungry Mouths, and Women Farmers: Why Participation Counts Read more about Growing Cities, Hungry Mouths, and Women Farmers: Why Participation Counts Multiple challenges such as limited recognition impede women’s participation in the agriculture sector. More can be achieved in irrigation when women farmers are encouraged to participate and reach their full potential in light of changing economic and social patterns, increasing populations, and diminishing water resources.