Participation of Nongovernment Organizations

Trade Unions Seek Closer Ties to ADB

Interview with Mr. Arumugam Sivananthan
Financial Secretary
Kongres Kesatuan Sekerja Malaysia (Malaysian Trades Union Congress)

Good Health Contributes to Economic Development

Interview with Mr. Tran Anh Vinh
Vice Director
The Center for Reproductive and Family Health

Promoting Social Progress in Rural Bangladesh

Interview with Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury
Executive Director Designate
Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee

NGO Voices: "Our Mandate is Empowerment."

Interview with Ms. Shizu Upadhya
Senior Policy Research Officer
Action Aid Nepal

On-Site News

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• ADB Responds to Critics of Globalization 9 May
  ADB officials met with NGOs to answer criticism in a lively debate.
  
  

• President Chino meets NGOs [ Media ]

Nongovernment organizations may participate in ADB's Annual Meetings as "Visitors". The Annual Meeting is an opportunity for NGO representatives and ADB Management, staff, and member country delegations to meet and exchange information and views on ADB's operations. Any NGO with a legitimate interest in the ADB may attend.

NGOs interested in participating in the Annual Meeting should contact ADB through:

Mr. Robert Dobias
ADB NGO Network Coordinator
fax: +63 +2 636-2195
rdobias@adb.org

An NGO working area and basic administrative assistance are provided at the Annual Meeting venue. An area for public display of NGO publications and materials is provided.

A series of seminars is organized for each Annual Meeting. NGOs are welcome to attend and participate in these seminars. One seminar will be the Forum on Cooperation Between the ADB and NGOs. The purpose of the Forum is to provide an opportunity for open and wide-ranging discussion of issues in ADB-NGO cooperation. ADB regards the Forum as an important source of input into strengthening ADB-NGO relationships. More details on the Forum will be provided as arrangements are made.

A meeting between registered NGO representatives and the ADB President will be arranged. This meeting allows direct and open discussion between NGOs and ADB's Management.

Visit our new NGO Center for latest information on ADB-NGO Cooperation.