ADB and Civil Society
In the Spotlight
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Working with ADB: A Primer for Identifying Business Opportunities for NGOs
ADB wants more civil society organizations involved in its projects, from the design through evaluation. This primer gives an overview of how ADB and civil society works together, and tips on how NGOs can bid for ADB-financed contracts. Read more
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Civil society program held at Annual Meeting 2016 in Frankfurt
Close to 300 civil society representatives participated in the 49th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors, held on 2-5 May 2016, in Frankfurt, Germany.
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Highlights of ADB's 49th Annual Meeting in Frankfurt
Key events of ADB's 49th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors, held in Frankfurt, Germany, from 2 to 5 May 2016.
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Young People on their Biggest Challenges: Changing Asia
Young people from around the world attending the 3rd Asian Youth Forum at ADB's headquarters in Manila talk about the issues that most concern them in today's uncertain times.
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.
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ADB wants more civil society organizations involved in its projects, from the design through evaluation. This primer gives an overview of how ADB and civil society works together, and tips on how NGOs can bid for ADB-financed contracts.
Working with ADB: A Primer for Identifying Business Opportunities for NGOs -
ADB Supports Civil Society To Help Communities Tackle Climate Change
Participants at the launch of the CSO support scheme to help strengthen community resilience to climate change -
ADB welcomes the participation of CSOs and NGOs to its Annual Meeting. ADB’s NGO and Civil Society Center (NGOC) organizes a yearly Civil Society Program which has become an integral part of ADB’s Annual Meetings.
Civil Society Participation at the Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank
Activities
World Wide Web Foundation pushes for open data 
Freeland Foundation shares anti-wildlife trafficking program 
Civil society program held at Annual Meeting 2016 in Frankfurt