Modernizing Land Administration to Enhance Development Read more about Modernizing Land Administration to Enhance Development Land administration underpins the very functioning of states and societies. Effective systems for recording land ownership, land values, and land use are the foundation on which the efficient operation of a market economy depends. This event highlighted the intricacies of building modern land administration systems from conceptualization as a "smart" initiative in Suva, Fiji to project implementation and systems deployment in select Philippine cities.
Testing the Graduation Approach in the Philippines Read more about Testing the Graduation Approach in the Philippines The graduation approach in social protection is a set of comprehensive interventions aiming to alleviate the plight of the poorest. It includes cash transfers, skills training, access to basic services, and even life coaching. This model is currently implemented in over 30 countries. This presentation shares highlights of how this approach will be piloted in the Philippines.
21st Conference of the Parties: What are the Implications for Local Governments? Read more about 21st Conference of the Parties: What are the Implications for Local Governments? The Paris Agreement on Climate Change is a universal sustainable development mechanism that includes climate change mitigation commitments for all countries. It encourages action at the subnational level as it recognizes the key role that local governments play in tackling climate change. Localization of the Paris agreement goals provides an opportunity for local governments to act locally and impact globally.
Empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises through Islamic Finance Read more about Empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises through Islamic Finance ADB’s Asghar Ali Syed from the Office of the General Counsel shares how participation in ADB’s Islamic Finance Working Group can contribute to the task of helping Muslims residing in developing member countries gain access to finance. ADB, as the premier financial institution within Asia and the Pacific, should consider how Islamic finance can help develop the sector and ensure it can help lift people from the region out of poverty. This video covers the full session of Insight Thursday, ADB’s in-house knowledge sharing series.
Empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises through Islamic Finance Read more about Empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises through Islamic Finance ADB’s Asghar Ali Syed from the Office of the General Counsel discusses the basics of Islamic finance and how it can serve as a catalyst for development in ADB’s developing member countries. By sharing the opportunities that Islamic finance presents, he shows how ADB can become more active in this sector.
Empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises through Islamic Finance Read more about Empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises through Islamic Finance ADB's Asghar Ali Syed from the Office of the General Counsel discussed how micro, small, and medium enterprises' access to financial services can be increased through Islamic finance in ADB's operations. He provided examples on how improving access to financial services can bring real and positive change into the lives of low-income households. This event is part of ADB's in-house Insight Thursday lecture series.
An Assessment of the Implementation of Results-Based Management Frameworks in Selected Countries Read more about An Assessment of the Implementation of Results-Based Management Frameworks in Selected Countries Failure of bureaucracies to identify appropriate output definitions and indicators, and a unifying outcomes classification framework has undermined the usefulness, integrity, and comprehensibility of agencies’ performance-based budget (PBB) and results-based budget management (RBBM) frameworks. PBB or RBBM frameworks require at least the same diligence in defining classification and management protocols as does a chart of accounts—and as did the development of Classification of the Functions of Government.
Implementing Results-Based Budget Management Frameworks Read more about Implementing Results-Based Budget Management Frameworks Public financial management specialist Peter Fane discussed initial findings of an ongoing assessment of the current state of results-based budget management frameworks in developed and developing countries. Findings suggest that even some developed countries may have failed to realize the full potential of results-based management frameworks.
Quality and Responsiveness: The Australian Experience Read more about Quality and Responsiveness: The Australian Experience Behind Australia’s well-developed vocational education and training (VET) system are the three quality assurance pillars comprising of national standards, national framework for qualifications, and the national VET regulator. Quality principles are also applied at the regional level to improve skills recognition.
Effective Employer Engagement: Work-Based Learning and More Read more about Effective Employer Engagement: Work-Based Learning and More Work-based learning as a key part of the overall skill development system implies effective employer engagement. Governments need to assure an adequate and equitable access to initial and continuous vocational education and training, which are well targeted to meet employers’ evolving needs and promote economic development.