Role of Communication in Governance and Reform

Events

Role of Communication in Governance and Reform

30 June 2015
Manila
Philippines

ADB’s Enhancing Tax Administration Capacity project in Maldives shows how communication was integrated to address the crucial “people side” of the tax reform process to change perceptions and accelerate reform adoption and acceptance. Communications also helped foster dialogue about sensitive issues around taxation among public and private sector stakeholders dispersed in an archipelagic country with high cost of public service delivery and affected by climate change.

Program and Learning Materials: 
Date Session / Activity Presentation Material Speaker(s)
30 Jun 2015 Presentation The Role of Communication in Governance and Reform
Major tax reforms were implemented in Maldives from 2010 to 2011. Anticipating public and private stakeholder resistance to paying new taxes, the Maldives...
Natalie Bertsch
30 Jun 2015 Highlights of the Event The Role of Communication in Governance and Reform
Behavior change communication strategies used by ADB’s Enhancing Tax Administration Capacity project in Maldives produced a positive effect on the government...
Asian Development Bank

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