Reports and Publications
Supporting UNCAC Implementation: Country experiences in the Asia-Pacific Region
From 13-15 October 2008, anti-corruption practitioners and policy-makers from 18 countries in Asia and the Pacific region came together to discuss implementation of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Centres in Bangkok and the Pacific in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime with resource persons from the Asian Development Bank and the Pacific Forum Secretariat also participating in the workshop.
Towards Inclusive Governance
To be inclusive is a core value of democratic governance, in terms of equal participation, equal treatment and equal rights before the law. This implies that all people – including the poor, women, ethnic and religious minorities, indigenous peoples and other disadvantaged groups – have the right to participate meaningfully in governance processes and influence decisions that affect them. It also means that governance institutions and policies are accessible, accountable and responsive to disadvantaged groups, protecting their interests and providing diverse populations with equal opportunities for public services such as justice, health and education.
Lack of inclusive governance is widening the divide between rich and poor across Asia and the Pacific. Barriers to governance structures inclusive of disadvantaged and marginalized groups are preventing access by tens of millions in the region – women, indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, victims of natural disasters and others – to critical governance services, as well as preventing them from exercising their human rights and achieving higher levels of human development. Political inclusion of such groups is essential to overcome the deeply embedded social inequities and economic inequalities prevalent in the region.
Although national circumstances differ, across the Asia-Pacific region governments face a common challenge: creating an enabling governance environment that is not only aware of, and responsive to, the needs and interests of the most disadvantaged and marginalized – but that also is willing and able to provide sound, effective remedies to these groups’ concerns.
This publication also examines the application of the principles of non-discrimination, participation, accountability and empowerment in governance arenas, and promotes the use of a human rights-based approach to programming on inclusive governance. Presenting lessons learnt in eight Asia-Pacific countries through ten case studies, a strong case is made for greater inclusion in governance as part of the agenda to deepen and consolidate democracy, ensure effective representation, and develop capacities to better respect, protect, and fulfill human rights.
Practitioner's Guide to Designing Inclusive and Accountable Local Democratic Institutions
This Practitioner’s Guide to Designing Inclusive and Accountable Local Democratic Institutions is the first of its kind to provide an overview of the current range of local representative arrangements and electoral systems in Asia and the Pacific. This easy-to-use guide will assist Country offices/teams and government partners as programmes are shaped to make local decision-making processes more inclusive and accountable to all citizens.
Overcoming Vulnerability to Rising Oil Prices: Options for Asia and the Pacific
Far from the flickering screens of oil traders, oil price hikes are starting to bite. “Overcoming Vulnerability to Rising Oil Prices: Options for Asia and the Pacific” examines the affects of soaring oil prices on the daily lives of Asia’s poor.
UNDP Regional Centres in Bangkok and Colombo Annual Report 2007
This Annual Report provides an overview of the work of the three Regional Centres in 2007 highlighting the achievements, challenges faced, lessons learned and the path ahead under the 2008-2011 Strategic Plan.
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