Lattanzio KIBS took part in the 59th edition of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Annual Meeting in Samarkand, reaffirming its role among the organizations actively contributing to the international debate on the added value of strategic consulting in supporting public administrations within development cooperation

The strategic role of consulting in development cooperation

The 59th ADB Annual Meeting provided a key platform for discussing the major challenges shaping Asia’s growth trajectory, including energy transition, infrastructure development, private sector engagement, climate change, and artificial intelligence.
Lattanzio KIBS was invited to contribute to this dialogue, highlighting how strategic consulting plays a crucial role in strengthening public sector capacity to address complex challenges, enhance policy effectiveness, and support sustainable development pathways.

A decade-long partnership with ADB

Participation in the Annual Meeting builds on a long-standing collaboration with ADB, spanning more than ten years and involving the delivery of projects in diverse and complex international contexts. In this perspective, the Samarkand meeting represented a valuable opportunity to further strengthen an established network of relationships and to explore new avenues of cooperation with institutional and operational partners across Asia.
Throughout the event, several high-level discussions provided valuable insights into key development drivers. Of particular relevance was the dialogue between ADB’s Independent Evaluation Department and civil society, which underscored the increasingly central role of evaluation in informing decision-making and enhancing the impact of the entity's operations. Similarly, the discussion led by the NGO Forum emphasized the importance of strengthening safeguard systems, while sessions focused on the contribution of youth and women highlighted the role of inclusion in building more sustainable and healthy cities.

An international outlook rooted in Italian expertise

Participation in the Meeting also offered an important opportunity to showcase the contribution of Italian expertise in the field of international development consulting. Lattanzio KIBS embodies an approach that combines entrepreneurial tradition, strong attention to human capital, and a focus on territorial development. This enables the company to deliver solutions that effectively integrate economic efficiency, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability.
Such a model proves particularly effective in multilateral contexts, where the ability to combine strategic vision, mediation skills, and technical expertise is essential.

In a rapidly evolving global context, the ADB Annual Meeting 2026 confirmed the growing importance of international cooperation and public-private partnerships as key drivers of development. For Lattanzio KIBS, participation in this event represents a further step in its internationalization journey and strengthens its positioning as a strategic partner for institutions engaged in designing and implementing sustainable development policies.

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