RETA 6109: NGO Partnerships for Poverty Reduction
Financed by Poverty Reduction Cooperation Fund
| Type: |
Institutional Strengthening; Pilot |
| Duration: |
Approved projects will be completed within 9-12 months time frame, with full completion of the TA by 30 June 2005. |
| Executing Agency: |
ADB |
| Person Responsible: |
B. Edes, NGO Center |
| Amount: |
$1,000,000 |
Project Summary
This regional technical assistance (RETA) provides an umbrella fund to support small-scale innovative poverty reduction programs carried out by NGOs in Group A and B developing member countries (DMCs). The RETA:
- Promotes innovative poverty reduction or other activities in key ADB-assisted sectors
- Supports NGO engagement in strategic and constructive poverty-related discussions with ADB and governments
- Builds the capacity of local NGOs to help them work with ADB and governments in the context of ADB's operations in the Asia and Pacific region
- The RETA was increased to $1 million in May 2004. Currently, more than 70 projects had been approved for financing.
- All of the funds available in this technical assistance have been committed.
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