A public register of civil society organizations and their work

Where civil society organizations find each other, are found by ADB and other development partners, and work together.

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About the register

CSO Connect helps civil society organizations in Asia and the Pacific find each other, be found by ADB and other development partners, and work together on shared sectors and places, without having to start every relationship from scratch.

Each organization decides what is public. Contact details, projects and areas of expertise appear in the register only if the organization chooses to show them. Details that are not public are never shown on CSO Connect. Only the ADB staff who manage the register's data can see them.

CSO Connect is managed by ADB. Each organization adds its own entry and keeps it up to date.

How to use CSO Connect

How do I find civil society organizations?

Go to Find organizations and search by organization name. You can narrow the list by country or economy, sector or theme, organization type and scope. You can also search from the Home page.

Where can I find opportunities to work with ADB?

Go to Engage with ADB → Opportunities. Choose an area of expertise to see current ADB tenders, see all current opportunities, or visit ADB's Consultant Management System. These links open ADB.org in a new tab.

How do I find upcoming events and trainings?

Go to Engage with ADB for links to ADB's upcoming events and trainings for CSOs. Full details are on ADB.org.

How do I register my organization or log in?

Select Register at the top of the page and complete three short steps. We will email you a link to confirm your email address. Already registered? Select Log in to update your profile and choose which details are public.

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Frequently asked questions

Can my organization join?

Yes. Any civil society organization can register for free. ADB may remove an entry that is a duplicate or contains incorrect information.

Can I remove my information?

Yes. Log in and go to My profile, where you can hide any detail from public view at any time. To remove your whole entry, contact us.

Can I find partners in other countries or regions?

Yes. Most organizations in the register work in Asia and the Pacific, but organizations based in other regions can also join. On Find organizations, use the Country/Economy filter to find partners in a specific place, or combine it with Sector/Theme to find organizations working on the same issues.

Who can see my information?

Anyone using CSO Connect can see the details you choose to show publicly. ADB staff can see your full entry, including details you keep private, to help them find CSOs to consult and work with.