Civil Society Reflections on ADB’s COVID-19 Operations Read more about Civil Society Reflections on ADB’s COVID-19 Operations
Engaging Civil Society Organizations in Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals Read more about Engaging Civil Society Organizations in Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals “Leaving no one behind” is the central principle of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Cooperation and inclusion are key concepts in its implementation which can be achieved through effective engagement with civil society organizations (CSOs) and NGOs. The advancement of the SDGs depends on concerted efforts by governments and all stakeholders, including CSOs, governments, international finance institutions like ADB, and other development actors.
Overview of a Medium-Term Revenue Strategy Read more about Overview of a Medium-Term Revenue Strategy Learn about the concept of medium-term revenue strategy (MTRS). This presentation discusses the MTRS approach to tax system reform. It traces where the concept of MTRS originated, explains its importance, and shows how it is different from most current approaches to revenue reform.
UNDP Resources on Transparency and Accountability for Sustainable Development Read more about UNDP Resources on Transparency and Accountability for Sustainable Development Public services are at the heart of people’s lives. Conducting risk assessments is the key to identifying governance bottlenecks and corresponding mitigation measures to ensure that no one is left behind in accessing public services. The involvement of people and local communities in the design, delivery, and monitoring of public services does not only bring several benefits but also increases the reach and quality of the services being delivered.
LAPOR! Initiative: National Aspiration and Complaint Handling System in the Republic of Indonesia Read more about LAPOR! Initiative: National Aspiration and Complaint Handling System in the Republic of Indonesia A one-stop complaint-handling platform called LAPOR! was launched by the Government of Indonesia in 2011 to manage citizens’ complaints and requests received through mobile applications, short message services, and website. This presentation shares some of the system’s successful cases that show improvement in the delivery of public services.
Participatory Budgeting in the Philippines Read more about Participatory Budgeting in the Philippines In the Philippines, bottom-up budgeting (BUB) served as the foundation to build evidence based on the key challenges and possible means in addressing issues related to strengthening local governance and service delivery. This presentation shares what worked, what didn’t, and the recommended actions for improvement with implementation of the BUB approach in the country.
Open Government for Improving Public Services in Asia Read more about Open Government for Improving Public Services in Asia Good quality public services are critical to the lives of citizens and ensuring their effective delivery is an essential function of government. But governments are not alone in this; experience and evidence built up over a number of decades have shown that citizens and civil society also have important roles to play in improving, delivering and monitoring public services, and achieving positive outcomes. Open government reforms have the potential to improve existing services and unlock the ideas, knowledge, and capacity for new solutions to societal challenges.
Effective Partnerships for Development Results (Spanish) Read more about Effective Partnerships for Development Results (Spanish) Using results-based management as its strategy, the Government of Paraguay was able to put in place responsible and sustainable public policies for achieving development. Strengthening the country’s public financial management and budgeting systems resulted to an increase in public spending efficiency, social and infrastructure investments, and compliance with fiscal rules. Note: The language used in the uploaded presentation is Spanish.
Effective Partnerships for Development Results Read more about Effective Partnerships for Development Results Using results-based management as its strategy, the Government of Paraguay was able to put in place responsible and sustainable public policies for achieving development. Strengthening the country’s public financial management and budgeting systems resulted to an increase in public spending efficiency, social and infrastructure investments, and compliance with fiscal rules.