Making the Top 100: Where are the Women Water Leaders in Asia and the Pacific?
Increasing women’s leadership in the water sector may appear straightforward given affirmative measures such as project gender action plans and gender targets designed to boost female involvement. However, in practice, very few women have emerged as leaders in the sector as a direct outcome of these measures.
Closing the Gap – Policy Options for Tackling Inequality
Recently IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde noted: “In too many countries, the benefits of growth are being enjoyed by far too few people”. She was making the point that high levels of inequality are a global concern.
Building a Better World: Youth and Governance
Young people today live in a difficult world. There are more graduates than jobs in the market, the environment is more degraded than ever before, and competition to earn a living and have the same quality of life as the previous generation is increasingly difficult.
Skilling Up Youth in a Technology Driven World
What can policymakers do to provide young people with the skills they need to succeed in an increasingly technology-driven world? How can young people themselves play a bigger role in skills development?
At the Halfway Mark - Strategy 2020
ADB’s long term blueprint for development Strategy 2020 is at the halfway mark – a milestone that calls for reflection, for evaluation, and most importantly, for discussions with stakeholders on what we need to do to meet our mission goals over the remaining 6 years.
Let’s Talk About Money: Does Asian Civil Society Care About National Budgeting?
Asians love to talk about money. We discuss the price of everything. How much money does the neighbor make? How much does a traditional Asian wedding cost? How much does a private education cost?
Infrastructure Development in Fragile States: Is It Worth It?
Transport, energy, information and communication technology (ICT), and water infrastructure enable a state to grow its economy and provide a quality life for its citizens.
Bridging the “Identity Divide”: A Quiet Revolution in India
I do not have a birth certificate. Even though I was born in the capital city of the biggest province in India, my birth was never registered. Luckily, I went to school where they recorded my date of birth and my high school certificate gave me an identity. Now, I also have a passport and I can prove who I am.
Thoughts on the High-Level Panel Reports on the Post-2015 Agenda
The HLPEP report introduces a human rights-based approach to global development, combining ambitious goals with a focus on governance, sustainability, and data-driven strategies.
Five Things to Know About the High-Level Panel Report on Post-2015
The High Level Panel's report proposes a comprehensive, ambitious global development agenda, focusing on universal applicability, absolute improvement targets, and sustainability.