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Property Tax Revenues

22 February 2018
Property taxes cover the recurrent and non-recurrent taxes on the use, ownership, or transfer of property, and are raised at different levels of government. In the Asian context, local governments raise revenues from recurrent taxes on immovable property; whereas taxes on wealth, inheritance, and…

Revenue Statistics in Asian and Pacific Countries

22 February 2018
The Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development’s publication on revenue statistics is a data and iterative tool that policymakers can use to compare key indicators between countries. It provides no financial cost and minimal resource cost for countries to participate.

Tax Policy for Domestic Resource Mobilization: Challenges for the Developing World

20 February 2018
Domestic resources are the largest untapped source of financing to fund national development plans. The potential for expansion of domestic resource mobilization (DRM) may be particularly high in Asia and the Pacific, but further efforts are needed to increase tax revenues in developing countries…

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,…

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…

Corporate Governance: Challenges and Opportunities in Asia

21 November 2017
ADB reaffirms its commitment to push for the corporate governance agenda, both in the private and public sectors, and particularly in state-owned enterprises. Through its knowledge and skills development program, ADB will continue to actively partner with stakeholders in the further development of…

Corporate Governance: Challenges and Opportunities in Asia

21 November 2017
ADB is committed to promoting corporate governance in Asia and the Pacific, not only for the success of the projects that it finances, but more importantly to promote sustainable development through stronger institutions and companies.