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

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.

Opening Remarks - National Workshop on Social Accountability at the Local Level: Citizens Engaging with Local Government

Supporting citizen-led approaches to improve governance and reduce corruption in developing countries is the mission of the Partnership for Transparency Fund (PTF). PTF uses the theory of change method to address rising public governance concerns and secure lasting change.

Effective Civil Society Organization Engagement in the Pacific for Better Development Results

This learning event aimed to build the capacity of focal persons in civil society organizations (CSOs) and select project officers in the Pacific Department (PARD) of ADB in terms of collaborating in designing and implementing ADB projects. The purpose is to develop mechanisms for engaging CSOs to take part in project activities, which includes monitoring project outputs. The event also served as a venue for PARD staff and development coordinators to share good practice examples in working with CSOs, as some of them have been implementing action plans to improve CSO cooperation.