Lan Mercado Keywords civil society ADB cso engagement social development gender economics COVID-19 external relations specialists Read more about Lan Mercado Lan Mercado is the Regional Director for Oxfam in Asia. Lan is an activist and development worker, with over 30 years of experience working with civil society coalitions, environmental movements, and international women's rights organizations. Since 1999, she’s been with Oxfam, starting as a project officer working directly with women and men supported by Oxfam before gradually progressing to senior leadership. Today, she leads Oxfam in Asia.
Results for Impact: Deepening Engagement with Civil Society (2020 CSO Anchors Training) Read more about Results for Impact: Deepening Engagement with Civil Society (2020 CSO Anchors Training)
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.