Anti-Corruption Efforts in the Philippines: Sustaining the Gains and Moving Forward Read more about Anti-Corruption Efforts in the Philippines: Sustaining the Gains and Moving Forward This presentation features the different types of anti-corruption approach employed by the Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines. The office’s multi-sectoral approach to the government’s anti-corruption campaign and its monitoring and evaluation work in this aspect are explained.
Artur Andrysiak Keywords evaluation social safeguards Read more about Artur Andrysiak Artur Andrysiak has been with ADB for almost 10 years. He previously worked for the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, the UN Economic Commission for Europe, and the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
An Evaluative Lens on Food, Water, and Energy in Asia Read more about An Evaluative Lens on Food, Water, and Energy in Asia A paradigm change is needed to address Asia’s food-water-energy challenges. This presentation explains the role of evaluation on the development process as an intrinsic part in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It also shares insights on key evaluation lessons and provides recommendations for future directions.
Remote Sensing for Improved Irrigation in Central Asia Read more about Remote Sensing for Improved Irrigation in Central Asia One of the challenges in irrigation management is difficulty in assessing irrigation performance due to the lack of cost-effective evaluation methods. The use of satellite remote sensing, particularly evapotranspiration and crop cover maps, is seen as a potential solution.
Accelerating the Reach towards World Class Standards and the Growth of Global Convergence Read more about Accelerating the Reach towards World Class Standards and the Growth of Global Convergence This presentation introduces the Association of Canadian Community Colleges, a membership-driven organization representing Canada’s 130 public post-secondary institutions of applied learning and research. The decision of the People's Republic of China to adopt and implement a key performance indicator system for its colleges and institutes of technology under the Vocational Education Leadership Training is examined.
3rd International Skills Forum: Skills for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Asia-Pacific Read more about 3rd International Skills Forum: Skills for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Asia-Pacific With the international development community increasingly focusing on the issue of youth employment and the need to address education / skills and jobs mismatch, this learning event on Skills for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Asia-Pacific: An International Forum took this agenda forward with a call-to-action that involved concrete country-level measures and initiatives. The forum included a special session that discussed policies and practices to strengthen youth participation in skills development for jobs and employability.
Definition Matters: Do Joint Monitoring Program Definitions of Access to Improved Water and Sanitation Take the Focus Away? Read more about Definition Matters: Do Joint Monitoring Program Definitions of Access to Improved Water and Sanitation Take the Focus Away? The water and sanitation sector globally depends on Joint Monitoring Program (JMP) definitions to measure progress. Millenium Development Goals are likewise considering these definitions. Empirical evidence suggests, however, that progress measured using JMP definitions only provide a partial picture which do not necessarily describe progress with quality and with equity.
Enumerate the Jiamakou Read more about Enumerate the Jiamakou This presentation discusses the system and mechanism of management, including the development vision of Jiamakou Yellow River Diversion Administration Bureau, in the People's Republic of China. The different activities undertaken by the Bureau is enumerated. The situation of learning exchange on irrigation systems is also presented.
Viet Nam Country Water Assessment Read more about Viet Nam Country Water Assessment This presentation discusses the concept of Country Water Assessment (CWA) as a new approach to water management in Asian Development Bank. The preparatory work in the development of a CWA in Viet Nam, indicating main findings that include benefits, issues, and results is featured as an example.
Setting Up a Continuing Professional Development Program for Integrated Water Resources Management in Lao People's Democratic Republic Read more about Setting Up a Continuing Professional Development Program for Integrated Water Resources Management in Lao People's Democratic Republic With the aim to build broad capacity for monitoring and evaluation, a continuing professional development plan on integrated water resources management was created for government personnel in Lao People's Democratic Republic.