Partners in Asian Development Cooperation: The Role of Non-governmental Organizations

Organized jointly by the Korea Development Institute and The Asia Foundation, the “Asian Approaches to Development Cooperation” (AADC) dialogue series brings together development experts and government officials from the Asia region and beyond to share perspectives and to facilitate mutual learning between and among “emerging” and “traditional” development actors. In 2016, the dialogues focus on non-state actors in Asian Development Cooperation. The first dialogue was held in Beijing, China that features the role of NGOs. This report intends to cover the proceedings and outcomes of Beijing’s meeting, featuring presentations and discussions by regional government officials, policy specialists and development experts.