Definition of Civil Society Read more about Definition of Civil Society A definition of "civil society" to set the stage for the discussion. It clarifies its difference with the family, the state, and the market.
Christopher Morris Keywords civil society NGO SDCC Read more about Christopher Morris Chris Morris formerly heads ADB’s NGO and Civil Society Center and oversees the planning, implementation, and monitoring of ADB’s overall engagement with civil society organizations, as well as the design and implementation of the CSO program at the ADB Annual Meetings. Before joining ADB, Chris was a vice president within the water division of the global engineering firm Black and Veatch.
Observations on Asia Water Week Read more about Observations on Asia Water Week Amidst cross-cutting water issues, Asia and the Pacific has the most number of child deaths and the biggest proportion of children and youth, particularly the unemployed, who are especially vulnerable. Asia Water Week 2013 empowered the youth as major stakeholders in shaping the water security agenda of the region.
Essence of Life: Solving Water at the Base of the Economic Pyramid Read more about Essence of Life: Solving Water at the Base of the Economic Pyramid Lack of access to water directly impacts millions of smallholder farmers, a globally important group at the base of the economic pyramid. Xylem, a global water technology company, addresses the needs of farmers through its Essence of Life initiative.
Essence of Life: Solving Water at the Base of the Economic Pyramid Read more about Essence of Life: Solving Water at the Base of the Economic Pyramid Lack of access to water directly impacts millions of smallholder farmers, a globally important group at the base of the economic pyramid. Xylem, a global water technology company, addresses the needs of farmers through its Essence of Life initiative.
Housing and Emergence of Slums in Asian Cities Read more about Housing and Emergence of Slums in Asian Cities While Asian cities experience a rapid transformation, the number of slum dwellers in the region remains higher than anywhere else. Developing inclusive approaches—recognizing that the poor are a part of the growth and transformation story—is needed to increase access to formal urban housing.
The New Base of the Pyramid Economy: Building the Ecosystem Read more about The New Base of the Pyramid Economy: Building the Ecosystem An underserved market, the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) offers vast opportunities for the global economy. The creation of a vibrant ecosystem, such as the BoP Hub, will require leveraging of each other’s existing assets.
Indonesia: Rising to the Challenge on Sanitation for Sustainable Human Settlements Read more about Indonesia: Rising to the Challenge on Sanitation for Sustainable Human Settlements Various challenges continue to impede the development of sanitation for sustainable human settlement in Indonesia. The support and participation of all stakeholders, particularly the community, are crucial to ensure the sustainability of sanitation development.