Three Wills: Enhancing Governance Results in Projects Read more about Three Wills: Enhancing Governance Results in Projects Governance challenges surface in development programs worldwide, regardless of sector or country. Critical to the success of any reform is the combined energies and single-minded commitment of the state, institutions that provide the services, and the citizens—to pursue the public good.
City West Water: Utilizing Recycled Water Read more about City West Water: Utilizing Recycled Water This presentation introduces City West Water's (CWW) sewage treatment facilities in the State of Victoria in Australia. The Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy of CWW is also discussed. How the company utilizes stormwater and the important role it will play in the future are explained.
Getting to Know City West Water Read more about Getting to Know City West Water This presentation describes how the metro water industry operates in the State of Victoria in Australia. The mission, vision, and the strategic objectives of City West Water as a retail business providing services to the City of Melbourne in Australia, are discussed.
Corruption Risks and Anti-Corruption Strategies in Climate Financing: Good Governance Towards Integrity, Transparency, and Accountability in Achieving Objectives in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation - Training Workshop Read more about Corruption Risks and Anti-Corruption Strategies in Climate Financing: Good Governance Towards Integrity, Transparency, and Accountability in Achieving Objectives in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation - Training Workshop ADB, in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), the U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Center, and in partnership with the Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines, organized this training workshop on Corruption Risks and Anti-Corruption Strategies in Climate Financing: Good Governance Towards Integrity, Transparency, and Accountability in Achieving Objectives in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation to build capacities on how corruption and non-transparency can be most effectively addressed and how anti-corruption efforts can be integrated into measures of
Training and Professional Accreditation of Wastewater Operators in Indonesia Read more about Training and Professional Accreditation of Wastewater Operators in Indonesia While access to improved sanitation in urban Indonesia is developing at a very slow rate, the capacity of wastewater service delivery organizations (SDOs) is also very weak. The Indonesia Water Supply and Sanitation Institute project recognizes the need to strengthen local institutional capacity as requisite for effective development of wastewater SDOs.
Updated Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Performance Measurement Framework Read more about Updated Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Performance Measurement Framework The Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) program was established in 2001 by the World Bank, the European Commission, the International Monetary Fund, and the Governments of France, Norway, Switzerland, and UK, with the goals of strengthening recipient and donor ability to assess the condition of the Public Financial Management (PFM) system in a country, and of developing a practical sequence of reform and capacity building actions.
Ensuring the Future of Mega Manila's Water Security Read more about Ensuring the Future of Mega Manila's Water Security The steady rise of population growth in Asia’s megacities including the Philippines' capital city of Manila requires a holistic and integrated approach in sustainable water management. The experience of Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System in the Philippines has shown that improved water governance is the future of urban water management.
The Potential for Microinsurance and the Way Forward Read more about The Potential for Microinsurance and the Way Forward Developing countries remain an untapped market for the private sector. Exclusion from market opportunities, however, can lead to barriers to business and resistance to globalization. Recognizing the devastating impact of unexpected shocks, the Asian Development Bank views microinsurance a roadmap to financial inclusion and a social risk management tool.
Viet Nam: Secondary Cities Development Project Read more about Viet Nam: Secondary Cities Development Project Tam Ky, Han Tinh, and Buon Ma Thuot are recognized as rapidly developing urban areas in Viet Nam, but can be hampered by weak infrastructure and urban services. Developing these secondary cities is vital to addressing spatial and economic disparities, which can constrain the country’s sustained economic growth.
Building Women’s Leadership for Participation in Commune/Sangkat Councils in Cambodia Read more about Building Women’s Leadership for Participation in Commune/Sangkat Councils in Cambodia This presentation covers the governance structure at the commune/sangkat level in Cambodia. It describes support provided to local women leaders—before, during, and post-election—through the Women for Prosperity group, resulting in strong networks among women leaders. It reflects on the continuing challenges and next steps in addressing the issues.