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p. 16 of 18 BACK | NEXT I. Introduction II. Overview of Social Protection III. Priorities for Social Protection IV. Operational Implications A. Investing in Social Protection B. Operational Implications for the ADB C. Staffing and Staff Skills D. Operational Assignments and Responsibilities E. Strategic Partnerships and Coordination among Development Agencies F. Monitoring Progress V. Recommendation

Social Protection Strategy : IV. Operational Implications

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E. Strategic Partnerships and Coordination among Development Agencies

59. ADB should consider the strategic alliances it can develop in order to avoid duplication of efforts, mobilize additional resources, and ensure coordination of development interventions in DMCs. Coordination of development efforts is essential for long-term success. Strategic partnerships are also important to ensure optimal use of resources by coordinating the strengths of each institution in a determined DMC.

60. The Action Plan (Appendix 3) identifies specific issues with relevant development partners. ADB has started to strengthen and formalize its collaborative efforts with other development partners such as the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)¹⁶ Collaborative efforts include

1. policy dialogue and knowledge sharing, including cooperation in vulnerability profiles, labor market analyses, and social expenditure reviews;
2. staff exchanges and joint training; and
3. selective joint activities at the country level.

The ADB will also formalize a memorandum of understanding with ILO.

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