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e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"1b9732b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;motion_fx_translateY_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;],&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_translateY_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:4,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;motion_fx_translateY_affectedRange&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:0,&quot;end&quot;:100}}}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2d2b71 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"d2d2b71\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4891f91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4891f91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 20-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW47028830 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47028830 BCX0\">Field offices at the Asian Development Bank are integral in bringing the institution closer to the countries it serves and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47028830 BCX0\">in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47028830 BCX0\">ensuring projects are well<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47028830 BCX0\">contextualized to local realities. Working at a field office, however, presents its own unique set of challenges that may differ from those experienced by staff at <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47028830 BCX0\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47028830 BCX0\">headquarters.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9552385 BCX0\">At the outset, it is essential to emphasize that many of the case studies and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW9552385 BCX0\">Odibles<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9552385 BCX0\"> presented in our annual reports so far may appear to be focused on <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9552385 BCX0\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9552385 BCX0\">headquarters. However, field offices often <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9552385 BCX0\">encounter<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9552385 BCX0\"> similar dynamics, albeit, framed by their distinctive contextual or cultural nuances. <\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9552385 BCX0\">To share the unique perspectives of field office staff, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9552385 BCX0\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9552385 BCX0\">he OOMP incorporated a dedicated section into our annual report. As we move toward a New Operating Model, it becomes even more crucial to reduce gaps or barriers to understanding and collaboration across regions, while increasing knowledge sharing and innovation for successful project implementation and, ultimately, organizational effectiveness.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8687a1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8687a1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24760521 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24760521 BCX0\">One of the key concerns for field office staff is their <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW24760521 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24760521 BCX0\">perception<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24760521 BCX0\"> of being disconnected from project development processes at the headquarters<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24760521 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24760521 BCX0\">. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a4977d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a4977d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24760521 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24760521 BCX0\">While projects are often designed at the headquarters, field office staff find themselves in the role of implementers only. Their limited involvement during the project design stage can feel disheartening to some. Field office staff <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24760521 BCX0\">possess<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24760521 BCX0\"> invaluable knowledge of national culture and can offer insightful perspectives on project design and implementation. In addition, engaging field office staff during the project planning and design stage is crucial to building trust and ensuring projects align better with the local context. Trust (or being trustworthy) is one of <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW24760521 BCX0\" style=\"color: #c8da2b !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adb.org\/sites\/default\/files\/institutional-document\/809266\/adb-accountability-mechanism-annual-report-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW24760521 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24760521 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">ADB<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24760521 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u2019<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24760521 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">s core <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW24760521 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">values<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24760521 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW24760521 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ccb139 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"0ccb139\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e86a168 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"e86a168\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d218e13 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"d218e13\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62c995f e-transform elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"62c995f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_translateX_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_scale_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_scale_direction&quot;:&quot;in-out&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_scale_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:5,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;motion_fx_scale_range&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:20,&quot;end&quot;:74}},&quot;_transform_flipX_effect&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_translateX_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:4,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;motion_fx_translateX_affectedRange&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:0,&quot;end&quot;:100}},&quot;motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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Recognizing this nuance and investing in field office staff capacity-building <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167007190 BCX0\">initiatives <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167007190 BCX0\">may lead to enhanced project design and implementation and stronger relationships with local governments and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167007190 BCX0\">project <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167007190 BCX0\">stakeholders. This is an opportunity for ADB to capitalize on the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167007190 BCX0\">expertise<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167007190 BCX0\"> of field office staff, both national and international, and empower them to contribute in more meaningful ways.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW167007190 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c02fdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c02fdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\">National cultures, cultural norms, and values are firmly rooted in people\u2019s daily lives and can be fairly resistant to change.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\"> Therefore, other invisible cultural or social dynamics may also significantly influence interactions and decision-making within <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\">field offices.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a533c27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a533c27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\">One of the other challenges of staff at field offices is that<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW179643227 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\"> they <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\">represent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\"> ADB members while navigating ADB directives and processes and, at the same time, safeguarding the interests of their homeland<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\">.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50bf0a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50bf0a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\">In addition, field office staff face the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\">additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\"> layer of <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW179643227 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\">complexity of collaborating with ADB colleagues at <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\">headquarters who are not only geographically distant but are also from <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\">different cultural<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\"> backgrounds<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179643227 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110141084 BCX0\">The distance from headquarters can add to real and perceived challenges in communication and trust-building between colleagues at <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110141084 BCX0\">different locations<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110141084 BCX0\">. The<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110141084 BCX0\"> combined<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110141084 BCX0\"> intricate dynamics can create pressure on staff members to navigate expectations from both <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110141084 BCX0\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110141084 BCX0\">headquarters and the government, leading to complex situations requiring careful handling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16c5114 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"16c5114\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_translateY_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;],&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_translateY_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:4,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;motion_fx_translateY_affectedRange&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:0,&quot;end&quot;:100}}}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75804b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75804b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW217628711 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217628711 BCX0\">We often need to acknowledge that<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW217628711 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217628711 BCX0\"> many field office staff members are deeply committed to the development of their countries and may struggle to strike a balance between their roles at ADB and their commitment to their home nation<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW217628711 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217628711 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW217628711 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36cbb64 e-con-full e-flex e-con\" data-id=\"36cbb64\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1677501 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1677501\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_translateX_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_translateX_direction&quot;:&quot;negative&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_translateX_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:7,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;motion_fx_translateX_affectedRange&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:0,&quot;end&quot;:100}},&quot;motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edzelle.com\/ombuds-2022-annual-report\/icontent\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/balance-left-qabuago28jj0l29qb6da5uc4s1wx3bx58utf0a28fs.png\" title=\"balance-left\" alt=\"balance-left\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5d8b4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d5d8b4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_translateX_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_translateX_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:7,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;motion_fx_translateX_affectedRange&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:0,&quot;end&quot;:100}},&quot;motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edzelle.com\/ombuds-2022-annual-report\/icontent\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/balance-right-qabuaa36wpa0bsjadliw6dzwmctclg70vy90ncbznc.png\" title=\"balance-right\" alt=\"balance-right\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60cb6c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"60cb6c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_scale_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_scale_direction&quot;:&quot;out-in&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_scale_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:4,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;motion_fx_scale_range&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:20,&quot;end&quot;:80}},&quot;motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edzelle.com\/ombuds-2022-annual-report\/icontent\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/balance-human-qabua6bp9y1efpeyo75jkiwnmua676tye79q8goksg.png\" title=\"balance-human\" alt=\"balance-human\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4c5f9a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"b4c5f9a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_translateY_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;],&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_translateY_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:4,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;motion_fx_translateY_affectedRange&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:0,&quot;end&quot;:100}}}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-690a085 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"690a085\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW50963948 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50963948 BCX0\">As we highlighted in our 2018 Annual Report, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW50963948 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50963948 BCX0\">field office staff can sometimes be questioned <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50963948 BCX0\">regarding<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50963948 BCX0\"> their allegiance or loyalty<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW50963948 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50963948 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50963948 BCX0\"> In some cases, personal relationships between field office staff and government officials may lead to more favorable responses from local authorities than visitors from <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50963948 BCX0\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50963948 BCX0\">headquarters. While these relationships are crucial for effective project implementation, they may also be mis<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50963948 BCX0\">construed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50963948 BCX0\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50963948 BCX0\">may <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50963948 BCX0\">raise questions about staff members\u2019 commitments to the ADB mission. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50963948 BCX0\">S<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50963948 BCX0\">taff members\u2019 patriotism, commitment to their home country, or their intentions may also be questioned by their local government or other stakeholders.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW119414810 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119414810 BCX0\">Concerns may be valid in certain instances, but it should be recognized that split loyalties may be inevitable, especially in cases where staff members are facing considerable pressure from local governments. These can range from persuasive calls advocating for specific interests to more intimidating warnings.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW119414810 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb06021 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb06021\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179697428 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179697428 BCX0\">Additionally, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW179697428 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179697428 BCX0\">the dynamics of international politics may also be at play<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179697428 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179697428 BCX0\">. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18f4f85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18f4f85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW167515862 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167515862 BCX0\">Sometimes, colleagues from the same regional department may be from places experiencing strained relations. Consequently, even though they are supposed to remain apolitical, this may <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167515862 BCX0\">represent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167515862 BCX0\"> a challenge for some. Mirroring what is happening in the political arena, staff in affected regions may inevitably struggle with social interactions and collaborations.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW167515862 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7db274d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7db274d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84383563 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84383563 BCX0\">Management should <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW84383563 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84383563 BCX0\">remain mindful and consider <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84383563 BCX0\">providing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84383563 BCX0\"> constructive support to staff navigating these unique challenges<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84383563 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84383563 BCX0\"> of being caught between ADB and their local governments or facing other cultural or ethnic challenges. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84383563 BCX0\">Providing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84383563 BCX0\"> adequate support can help foster a trusting work environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW84383563 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d2c07e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d2c07e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4870449 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4870449 BCX0\">During the Ombudsperson\u2019s visits to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4870449 BCX0\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4870449 BCX0\">field offices, a significant concern <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4870449 BCX0\">emerged<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4870449 BCX0\"> among staff related to <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW4870449 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4870449 BCX0\">anticipated<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4870449 BCX0\"> changes in staff roles and responsibilities following the implementation of the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4870449 BCX0\">New Operating Model<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4870449 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4870449 BCX0\">. <\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4870449 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4870449 BCX0\">One<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4870449 BCX0\"> of the most frequent worries was that the field offices would be given greater responsibility but not <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4870449 BCX0\">additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4870449 BCX0\"> staffing to balance it out. Some staff members expressed how their field offices are already working beyond <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4870449 BCX0\">capacity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4870449 BCX0\"> and feared they would be stretched thin following the changes. Some also expressed concerns about existing salary gaps compared to headquarters staff and commented on this perceived lack of fairness, especially considering field office staff\u2019s lower access to professional development opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW4870449 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8a69b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8a69b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW145533384 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145533384 BCX0\">In conclusion, ADB\u2019s field offices play a crucial role in translating the organization\u2019s vision into action. 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