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Regional Implementation of the UNCITRAL Model Law

12 February 2018
Mr. Joao Ribiero-Bidaoui talked about how the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration is being implemented in the region and how the UNCITRAL, particularly the UNCITRAL Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific, has been working to create a favorable environment for dispute…

A Year in the Pacific

25 January 2018
A year after assuming the regional directorship at ADB’s Pacific Liaison and Coordination Office in Sydney, Australia, Xiaoqin (Emma) Fan shares her observations of and experiences in the Pacific region. The operational challenges and opportunities facing ADB in the Pacific are also covered in the…

Open Government for Inclusive Development

14 December 2017
The role of networks, such as the United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific in promoting open government practices through research, co-learning processes and mechanisms, and advocacy among member cities and local governments, is highlighted in this presentation. Networks, through advocacy,…

The University of the South Pacific: 21st Century Partnerships for Skills

13 December 2017
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is a unique model for multinational partnership on higher education. USP is owned by 12 Pacific Island countries (PICs) that aim to improve the whole Pacific Tertiary System. It cooperates with national universities in the Pacific to seek effective and…

TAFE Queensland International Engagement Models

12 December 2017
TAFE Queensland actively works in partnerships with international clients, including governments, industries, and institutions from over 30 countries. The Institute’s engagements with international partners vary and are tailored to local contexts, with this presentation highlighting the challenges…

Quality Benchmarking and Accrediting TVET Institutions

12 December 2017
The status of accreditation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the Asia Pacific region is not standardized and harmonized. In some countries in the region, the situation has resulted in issues related to the quality of workforce. This is the main problem that the Asia…

Tax Administration Information Systems: Increasing Revenue, Improving Governance and Integrity

1 December 2017
Imagine a future where all countries in the Asia-Pacific region are self-sufficient in domestic resource mobilization and do not require loans from international financial institutions; and where the integrity and transparency levels of tax officials are high that they flow onto other agencies and…

Tax Capacity Development Survey: Survey Results and Recommendations for Investment

1 December 2017
In mid-2017, ADB issued a survey to 40 of its developing member countries on tax capacity development needs and received 30 replies to date. The results of the survey are shared in this presentation.

Comparative Series on Tax Administration

1 December 2017
With few exceptions, tax administration bodies in the Asia-Pacific region face considerable challenges in ensuring compliance with tax laws and achieving government revenue-raising objectives. One way ADB can assist tax bodies in carrying out their mandate is through the provision of timely…

Recent Fiscal Developments and Revenue Trends in Asia and Oceania

1 December 2017
Learn about recent fiscal developments and revenue trends in the world particularly in Asia. This presentation provides a snapshot of the latest fiscal developments in the world and shares revenue trends in Asian countries. It also includes cross-country and chronicle data on tax-to-gross domestic…