Regional Workshop on Achieving Results in Private Sector Development - A Strategic Process
ADB Headquarters, Manila: 18-20 April 2005
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The regional workshop concluded on 20 April 2005.
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Throughout Asia, private sector development and increasing the contribution of the private sector to the economy is key to economic growth and poverty reduction. Many Asian countries include private sector development in their national development goals and are articulating and refining strategies to more effectively promote private-sector led growth through improving the business environment and increasing competitiveness. Governments thus aim to release the energies of entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators so that they can participate more fully in broad and sustainable economic development. To assist Governments in these efforts, ADB is developing a guide for a results-based PSD Strategy process through the Regional Technical Assistance on Supporting Country-Driven PSD Strategies (RETA 6082).
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This workshop examines how development, management and implementation of a Private Sector Development (PSD) Strategy can be effective in accelerating reform by increasing accountability and focusing on results. It will provide a forum for exchange, and participants will have an opportunity to share their experiences during break-out sessions. Challenges and lessons learned from the workshop will serve to further develop and finalize the PSD strategy process guide. The workshop is organized around the essential stages of the PSD strategy process, from planning to implementation, including:
- Setting goals for the PSD strategy
- Diagnosing bottlenecks to PSD
- Designing solutions to those bottlenecks
- Organizing the government
- Structuring stakeholder consultation
- Monitoring results and adjusting the strategy over time
The process will differ from country to country, depending on the development needs and the political and social forces at work. But some general approaches are relevant across countries. The workshop will provide a forum for exchange, and participants will have an opportunity to share their experiences during break-out sessions. Challenges and lessons learned from the workshop will serve to further develop and finalize the PSD strategy process guide.
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Target participants include senior government officials from DMCs,
representatives from international financial institutions and other
donors, as well as representatives from business organizations and
the private sector.
There will be pre-determined participants who will receive a workshop invitation. However, anybody interested in participating in the workshop is encouraged to register.
See the list of participants.
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ADB will provide pre-determined DMC government participants with a round trip plane ticket, airport transfers, hotel accommodation, and a modest subsistence allowance (ADB-funded participants). Other participants will have to cover their travel and accommodation expenses themselves (self-funded participants).
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Self-funded participants, excluding representatives of donor agencies, are required to pay the registration fee of $75.
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Registration
Participants and speakers are requested to submit their fully completed Registration Form no later than 11 March 2005. Please send the form to Ms. Amy Esteban through fax (632) 636-2193 or e-mail to ahesteban@adb.org .
Entry visa to the Philippines
Participants are responsible for securing the necessary Philippine visa and transit visas. They are advised to apply for a Philippine visa at least (1) month before the date of travel to the Philippines. On the average, it takes three (3) weeks to process application for the Philippine visa.
The nationals of the following DMCs are required to get a visa to enter the Philippines:
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- China
- Cook Islands
- India
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Nauru
- Pakistan
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Sri Lanka
- Tajikistan
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Turkmenistan
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
For nationals of countries other than ADB DMCs, please visit http://www.dfa.gov.ph/consular/visa.htm
to check if you need a visa to enter the Philippines.
Visa requirements:
- Visa application form - may be obtained from the Philippine embassy nearest you. Click this site to see the directory of Philippine consulates: http://www.dfa.gov.ph/posts/philcon.htm
- Invitation letter for VISA application purposes
- Visa fee (estimated at $40-$50)
- Participant's passport -should be valid for at least six (6) months from date of expected travel (exit) from the Philippines
The ADB's Travel Section will issue a "Note Verbale" to facilitate
visa application. For this purpose, the participants need to send
the following information to the workshop secretariat by completely
filling out the specified portion in the Registration Form:
- Name on passport
- Nationality
- Gender
- Passport number
- Date of Issue
- Date of Expiry
- Date of birth
The workshop secretariat will send a copy of the "Note Verbale" via facsimile or scanned image of the note verbal to the participant.
Depending on the travel itinerary, participants will be required to secure
a transit visa, in addition to Philippine visa. Participants should inform the
workshop secretariat so that the ADB Travel Section can issue a "Note Verbal"
for the transit visa. The participant needs to check with the concerned visa
office where they can apply for the transit visa.
Workshop Hotel
ADB-funded participants will be booked at:
Holiday Inn Galleria Manila
ADB Avenue, 1525 Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines
Tel.: (632) 633-7111
Fax: (632) 633 2824
E-mail: reservation@holiday-inn.galleria-mla.com
Self-funded participants may arrange their own bookings at the same hotel. Other hotels in Ortigas Center include:
- Discovery Suites
Tel. (632) 635 2222 Fax: 631 1067
E-mail: rsvn@discovery.com.ph or tricia@discovery.com.ph
- Edsa Shangri-La
Tel.: (632) 633 8888 Fax: (632) 631 1067
E-mail: esl@shangri-la.com
- The Linden Suites - Swiss-BelHotel International
Tel.: (632) 633 7021 to 22; 633 7015 Fax: (632) 633 7012
E-mail: linden@skyinet.net
- Richmonde Hotel
Tel.: (632) 638 7777 Fax: (632) 638 8567
E-mail: trh@richmondehotel.com.ph
- Astoria Plaza
Tel. (632) 687-1111 Fax: (632) 910 0370
E-mail: sales@astoriaplaza.com
Workshop Venue
The workshop will be held at the ADB Auditorium, 6 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City, Philippines.
Language of the workshop
The workshop will be conducted in English. Translation or interpretation will not be provided.
Weather
April is one of the hottest months in the Philippines with temperatures between 30-35°C.
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