Video - Former Foes Restore War-torn Sri Lankan Infrastructure and Livelihood Together Read more about Video - Former Foes Restore War-torn Sri Lankan Infrastructure and Livelihood Together This video showcases a project in Sri Lanka that uplifted the life status of villages through the development of rural roads. It shares the special features of the project that led to a successful implementation.
Tackling Corruption through Civil Society-led Information and Communication Technology Initiatives Read more about Tackling Corruption through Civil Society-led Information and Communication Technology Initiatives Information and communication technology (ICT) is one of the forces shaping the world today. The expeditious way it has facilitated communication, knowledge sharing, and transactions has provided unparalleled benefits to society.
Fostering Better Communication and Participation in Projects Read more about Fostering Better Communication and Participation in Projects In 2012, an Asian Development Bank (ADB) study in support of its Public Communications Policy (PCP) found that 55% of the concerns raised by civil society in 76 of its projects were related to inadequate communication and participation. In addition, the study found that although most of the projects have general communication and participation objectives, they can still be improved to better address the interests and enhance the engagement of stakeholders, including civil society.
Former Foes Restore War-torn Sri Lankan Infrastructure and Livelihood Together Read more about Former Foes Restore War-torn Sri Lankan Infrastructure and Livelihood Together A 26-year civil war devastated an estimated $200 billion worth of economic, physical, and social infrastructure in Sri Lanka. This destruction was aggravated by droughts and floods, pushing many Sri Lankans into poverty, starvation, and unemployment.
Tar Yar Maung Keywords Urban Development accountability transparency Read more about Tar Yar Maung Ms. Tar Yar Maung, a resource person from the Myanmar Alliance for Transparency and Accountability (MATA).
From Risk Barriers to Results: Managing the Social, Political, and Environmental Risks of Urban Infrastructure Read more about From Risk Barriers to Results: Managing the Social, Political, and Environmental Risks of Urban Infrastructure This presentation, highlighting the use of a resilience perspective, demonstrates how the challenges of urbanization create a new vulnerability context. It also suggests things to take note of when considering the task of building resilience.
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
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.
The United Nation’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance: A Pioneering Global Sustainability Framework and Initiative Read more about The United Nation’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance: A Pioneering Global Sustainability Framework and Initiative The insurance industry faces a number of environmental, social, and governance issues. The Principles for Sustainable Insurance of the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative serves as a global framework for the insurance business to address these issues.