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The Asian Development Bank and Non-Governmental Organizations: Working Together

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Technical Assistance for NGOs

Institutional Strengthening for Women's NGOs. In 1994, the Bank approved regional technical assistance to strengthen the capacities of women's NGOs across the region. Some 180 NGOs in seven countries will receive support in developing systems for planning, monitoring and evaluating projects, so that more effective, efficient, sustainable programs can be established. Staff training will be provided so NGOs will be able to manage their organizations and programs more efficiently and accountably. NGOs covered under the project will be linked in national and regional networks. The project will provide NGOs with access to resources and will help them achieve more influence in decision making and gain greater acceptance as equal partners in development.

Institutional Strengthening of NGOs in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, the role and impact of NGOs is particularly important. In 1992, technical assistance was undertaken to deepen the understanding of NGO operations in Bangladesh. Enhancing Government-NGO cooperation was a particularly important aspect of this project. In 1994, follow-up technical assistance was undertaken to develop a framework that would help involve NGOs directly in Bank- and other donor-supported projects, and to strengthen developmental NGOs so they can operate more efficiently and effectively. This project includes support for the Government's NGO Affairs Bureau and creation of a consultative Government-NGO body.

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