Government Accountability and Responsiveness during COVID-19

Objectives: To promote the ADB-OGP #DigitalAgainstCOVID19 Challenge by anchoring it to a broader conversation on how digital technology can be leveraged to strengthen the monitoring of COVID-19 related spending and improve feedback and grievance redressal  mechanisms.

Hosted by: Asian Development Bank

Co-organized by: Open Government Partnership

The Asian Development Bank and the Open Government Partnership invite you to join a discussion on using digital technologies to strengthen monitoring and effectiveness of COVID-19 stimulus packages and safety net measures. During this 60-minute webinar, speakers will share their experiences and future plans on leveraging technology for promoting  transparency of COVID-19 related spending and ensuring that assistance reaches those most in need. ADB and OGP will introduce their ongoing #DigitalAgainstCOVID19 Innovation Challenge, Government Accountability and Responsiveness During COVID-19, sharing information on how participants from the region can enter the challenge and secure up to 10,000 USD as seed funding for their ideas. The webinar will also provide space for participants to share information on relevant initiatives that might benefit from inputs from peers and practitioners in the region. 

Agenda: 

Moderator: Oliver Chapman, Senior Social Development Specialist (Youth and Civil Society Organizations Partnerships), Asian Development Bank