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p. 16 of 26 BACK | NEXT I. Introduction II. Changes in Development Environment and Agenda III. Themes for Organizational Effectiveness IV. Objective and Principles of Organizational Change V. Analysis of Options VI. Main Features of Organizational Change A. New Geographic Regions B. Enhancing Country Focus: New Regional Departments C. Function and Structure of Regional Departments D. Establishment of a new Regional and Sustainable Development Department E. Role and Responsibilities of Vice Presidents F. Establishment of a Management Committee G. Strategy and Policy Department H. Upgrading the Private Sector Group to a Private Sector Operations Department I. Office of External Relations J. Economics and Research Department K. Office of the Secretary / Office of the General Counsel L. Knowledge Management M. Project Administration and Portfolio Management N. Risk Management O. Checks and Balances VII. Complementary Changes VIII. Challenges and Responses IX. Budget Implications and Implementation Plan X. Conclusions XI. Recommendations

Reorganization of the Asian Development Bank : VI. Main Features of Organizational Change

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J. Economics and Research Department

82. As a major knowledge department of ADB, ERD will report directly to the President .The focus of the department will be on the generation of high quality policy research and analysis; its dissemination; and networking of researchers, policy makers, and institutions in the region. It will also be the focal point of an internal network of economists to enhance the quality of ADB’s economic work. To reflect this orientation, Economics and Development Resource Center will be renamed the economics and research department (ERD) and will comprise of three divisions. It will be engaged in ADB activities at three important levels: macroeconomic policy studies, country level research, and operational support. As at present, the ERD will focus on policies and research of operational significance, while the ADB Institute will focus on long-term issues.

K. Office of the Secretary / Office of the General Counsel

83. Because of the importance of their functions in advising the President and the Board, OGC and OSEC will report directly to the President on substantive matters within their respective jurisdictions. However, the two offices will continue to report to the Vice President (F&A) for administrative purposes.

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