ADB and Civil Society

Asian Youth Forum: Empowering Young Partners for Development

The Youth Forum, from 30 April to 1 May, aims at empowering young participants (ages 18-24) to learn, contribute, and advocate solutions to issues that young people face today. Read More

In India, Communities Manage Water Resources, Empower Women

Associations that put Indian farmers in control of water for irrigation nearly foundered until an ADB-supported project stepped in. Read More

Harnessing Creative Power for Development

Independent software developers have an opportunity to create sustainable solutions for the developmental needs of the poor across the Asia-Pacific. Read More

Development against Corruption and Fraud in Asia

Beginning 9 December, ADB is marking International Anticorruption Day with a week-long series of learning events to further develop the understanding among its staff of this complex issue. Read More

Overview

ADB works in partnership with a broad range of civil society organizations to strengthen its efforts to reduce poverty.

Working at the grassroots level, CSOs fill a vital space in the development process, giving voice to marginalized communities, providing expertise and knowledge, testing innovative approaches to poverty reduction, and ensuring beneficiary participation in projects.

ADB cooperates with CSOs to increase the effectiveness, quality, and sustainability of its operations.

Civil Society Program

The ADB Annual Meeting provides opportunities for dialogue, knowledge sharing and networking with civil society organizations and NGOs through the Civil Society Program. Follow our live coverage on Twitter @ADBandNGOs #Delhi2013.

Publications

Feb 2013

Civil Society Briefs: Philippines

Apr 2012

ADB Cooperation with Civil Society: Annual Report 2010

Feb 2012

Strengthening Participation for Development Results: An Asian Development Bank Guide to Participation

Partnership Newsletter
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