Reality of Aid - Asia Pacific

RoA-AP is a regional network of CSOs working on development cooperation toward reducing aid dependency of developing nations. See

[Reality of Aid - Asia Pacific @realityofaidAP]

📣 END AUSTERITY IN ASIA PACIFIC!

Ahead of the @ADB_HQ's 57th Annual Meeting, @realityofaidAP launches its #EndAusterity campaign, advocating for policy reforms against austerity toward a people-centered development. Learn more here: https://t.co/pDxiKG1ppE

#EndAusterityInAP

[Reality of Aid - Asia Pacific @realityofaidAP]

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗨𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 #FFD4 𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘-𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔!

Just head to Room 9 of the Palacio De Congresos to participate. See you there!

[Eurodad @eurodad]

.@DACchairOECD says int'l development cooperation needs more 'transparency & accountability'.
We agree, but we can't wait for another closed-door reflection exercise.
Any redesign must take place in the only fully inclusive space where all countries have an equal say - the @UN.

[Fair Finance Asia @FairFinanceAsia]

On May 5, during the @ADB_HQ #AnnualMeeting, CSOs issued a joint statement calling on ADB to advance a people-centered, green & #gendertransformative #JustEnergyTransition in Asia & address gaps in its #EnergyTransitionMechanism.

Read the statement:
https://t.co/1oNFI5hPjE

[IBON International Climate Justice Program @IBONIntlClimate]

At the sidelines of the #ADBAnnualMeeting in Milan, Italy, @IbonInternatl in collaboration w/ @FairFinanceAsia, @RepInitiative , @aipnee, and @realityofaidAP, organised a side session on Critical Minerals and ADB’s CM2CET value chain approach. 1/3 #ClimateJustice #JustTransition

[Recourse | @re-course.org on Bluesky @RecourseTeam]

📍In Milan for the #ADBAnnualMeeting?

Join us tomorrow for a discussion on co-financing of projects by the @WorldBank & @ADB_HQ, and the new Full Mutual Reliance Framework. We'll hear from experts on accountability from around the world.

🕙10.30-12.00 in the CSO centre

[Fair Finance Pakistan @fair_pakistan]

There is urgent need for @ADB_HQ to develop & update pollutant databases & emission factors for use in facility air permits, mandate TRI reporting, to mitigate #airpollution footprint from investment portfolio, @jaffry05 from FFP recommends at #ADBannualmeetings2025

[AIPNEE @aipnee]

📺 Watch recording of session on civil society & frontline communities' perspectives on @ADB_HQ's approach on #CriticalMinerals & #CleanEnergy Technology at #ADBAnnualMeeting: https://t.co/h0CQRA5mMj

@FairFinanceAsia @IBONFoundation @aipnee @RepInitiative @realityofaidAP #CM2CET

[Fair Finance Asia @FairFinanceAsia]

On May 3, @realityofaidAP @IBONIntlClimate FFA @RecourseTeam & other #CSOs conducted a Public Forum alongside @ADB_HQ's 58th Annual Meeting to discuss people-led #GlobalSouth #JustTransition solutions that center people and planet.

More via: https://t.co/sepDOdqmyO

[Reality of Aid - Asia Pacific @realityofaidAP]

We are grateful to our colleagues who participated in our public forum yesterday to discuss climate, militarism, and dev't finance issues ahead of the 58th @ADB_HQ AGM. Together with our fellow CSOs, we remain committed in advancing people's rights for a sovereign future!

[Fair Finance Asia @FairFinanceAsia]

📢 WATCH NOW

FFA's #CSO side session on #criticalminerals at @ADB_HQ's 58th Annual Meeting w/ @IBONFoundation @aipnee @realityofaidAP @RepInitiative is being livestreamed on AIPNEE's Facebook:

https://t.co/7nG5cABRoe

Insights from FFA's Bea and @Responsibank_ID's Dwi

[IBON International Climate Justice Program @IBONIntlClimate]

In the lead-up to the #ADBAnnualMeeting, we joined CSOs in Milan, Italy, for a public forum on people-led development. We underscored the imperative of a #JustTransition towards a sovereign future that centres on peoples and the planet.

📷Fair Finance Asia

[Reality of Aid - Asia Pacific @realityofaidAP]

HAPPENING NOW! 📢
Towards a Sovereign Future: A Public Forum on People-led Development

CSOs are gathering today at IBVA in Milan ahead of the 58th #ADBAnnualMeeting to discuss the international situation, with focus on climate, militarism, and development finance issues.

[Reality of Aid - Asia Pacific @realityofaidAP]

JOIN US TOMORROW! ✊

If you're already in Milan for the 58th ADB AGM, come and participate in the discussion at IBVA Fondazione.

[Reality of Aid - Asia Pacific @realityofaidAP]

FREE EVENT!

Join us this May 3, 9:30 AM at IBVA Fondazione in Milan, Italy to discuss the intl situation and echo our collective demands for a sovereign future!

Register here: https://t.co/36HbjBF2zR

[Fair Finance Asia @FairFinanceAsia]

During the 58th @ADB_HQ Annual Meeting, @RoA-AP @IBON @Recourse, & FFA with other CSO's will conduct a CSO-led Public Forum on people-led and rights-based development.

[Eurodad @eurodad]

Public finance can help achieve the #GlobalGoals, eradicate hunger & poverty, and fight for #GenderEquality & the #climate.
❓@EU_Commission, will you support reforms on
✅ Sovereign #debt
✅ #UNTaxConvention
✅ Development cooperation?
#FfD4
https://t.co/oQuAf0x0qX

[IBON International Climate Justice Program @IBONIntlClimate]

📣 CRITICAL MINERALS AND ADB’s CM2CET: PERSPECTIVES FROM CIVIL SOCIETY AND FRONTLINE COMMUNITIES

🗓️ 04 May 2025 | ⏱️ 9:00 - 10:30 AM
📍 CSO Center Lounge, South Wing, Lounge 0

Side event at the 58th #ADBAnnualMeeting

#JustTransition #RealSolutions #FalseSolutions

[Reality of Aid - Asia Pacific @realityofaidAP]

This event is being held ahead of the 58th Annual Meeting of @ADB_HQ. It will focus on unpacking issues of climate, militarism, and dev't finance and will discuss people's demands and solutions. See the programme below.

Register here: https://t.co/36HbjBF2zR

[Reality of Aid - Asia Pacific @realityofaidAP]

FREE EVENT!

Join us this May 3, 9:30 AM at IBVA Fondazione in Milan, Italy to discuss the intl situation and echo our collective demands for a sovereign future!

Register here: https://t.co/36HbjBF2zR

[Fair Finance Asia @FairFinanceAsia]

Check out FFA's upcoming engagements at the 58th @ADB_HQ Annual Meeting where we'll advocate for people-led development, a #gendertransformative #JustEnergyTransition, #cleanair, #humanrights in #transitionminerals & #DigitalRights.

See you in Milan!

[Reality of Aid - Asia Pacific @realityofaidAP]

Our Regional Meeting and Workshop starts today! 💪

Join us online as we discuss locally-led agenda and development effevtiveness throughout the 3-day event

Join us here:
https://t.co/a5635LMpfQ

#RMW2025