ADB Cooperation with Civil Society: Annual Report 2008

Abstract

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has substantially increased its collaboration with civil society organizations (CSOs) this millennium, recognizing them as vital partners in addressing the profound development challenges in the world’s most populous region. Stimulated by the spread of information and communication technologies, civil society has blossomed in Asia and the Pacific. ADB engages with global, regional, national, and local CSOs undertaking advocacy or service delivery and working in a range of sectors, including water and sanitation, agriculture, irrigation, and transport. Apart from operational project-level collaboration, CSOs have also been joining policy dialogue and consultations on ADB’s country strategies. This report highlights ADB’s work with civil society, but is only a snapshot of the collaboration and interaction that takes place at ADB’s headquarters in Manila, Philippines and through its 23 offices in its developing member countries (DMCs) across Asia and the Pacific.