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International Anticorruption Day 2025 - Embedding a Culture of Integrity: Lessons from Local Government and Procurement

11 December 2025
ADB's International Anticorruption Day (IAD) celebration concluded on 11 December 2025. This year’s commemoration focused on “Embedding a Culture of Integrity: Lessons from Local Governments.”  Keynote speaker, Mayor Victor Ma. Regis Sotto of Pasig City, Philippines, shared his…
Organizer: Office of Anticorruption and Integrity

2025 International Procurement Workshop

26 to 27 November 2025
The International Procurement Workshop, jointly organized by ADB and the Public Procurement Service of Korea (PPS), was held on 26-27 November 2025 in Seoul, Republic of Korea.  The workshop promoted cross-country dialogues and learning through country presentations and round table…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

CSO Conversations: Engaging Communities for Effective Climate Solutions

12 November 2025
  At the “CSO Conversations: Engaging Communities for Effective Climate Solutions” webinar on 12 November, civil society representatives highlighted innovative strategies for how civil society organizations (CSOs) can connect governments and communities in planning and implementing climate…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development

ADB Business Opportunities Seminar for Civil Society Organizations

5 November 2025
Description On 5 November, ADB conducted a Business Opportunities Seminar for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) with 122 attendees participating.  In her remarks, Haidy Ear-Dupuy, NGO and Civil Society Center Unit Head, emphasized civil…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

High Level Regional Tax Conference 2025

4 to 6 November 2025
The High-Level Regional Tax Conference (HLRTC) 2025 will serve as a platform for all stakeholders to conduct strategic dialogues on emerging and priority areas on DRM and ITC and the latest updates from international tax fora, learn good practices in tax administration and effective strategies for…
Organizer: Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office

High-Level Regional Tax Conference 2025

4 to 6 November 2025
  The High-Level Regional Tax Conference will be held from 4-6 November 2025 at ADB headquarters. This conference will serve as a platform for participants to conduct strategic dialogues on priority areas on domestic resource mobilization and international tax cooperation. Sharing the best…
Organizer: Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office

Practical Workshop on the Negotiation of Tax Treaties

27 to 31 October 2025
This workshop is jointly organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), OECD Global Relations Programme on Taxation, and the OECD Korea Tax Centre – Tax Programme (KTC). It is designed to allow officials to get first-hand experience of the negotiation of a tax…
Organizer: Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office

Girls Takeover: Ending Child, Early, and Forced Marriage in Asia and the Pacific

27 October 2025
  Co-organized with Plan International Asia Pacific, discussions focused on addressing Child, Early, and Forced Marriage (CEFM).  Meaningful ‘girl takeover’ experiences were provided for Girl Advocates Saima Tahmin Tofa, to assume the role of ADB Climate Change and Sustainable…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Gender Equality Division

Civil Society Partnership Days: Papua New Guinea

21 to 22 October 2025
  The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Civil Society Partnership Days brought together the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Government of Papua New Guinea, and civil society organizations (CSOs) to strengthen collaboration through dialogue and training. Hosted for the first time by ADB…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development

Strengthening Tax and Anti-Money Laundering Frameworks in the Digital Age: A Regional Training on the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework and Amended Common Reporting Standard

1 to 3 October 2025
The rapid digitalization of the global economy and the emergence of crypto-assets have introduced new challenges for tax authorities and financial regulators. These digital assets, while offering innovative financial solutions, also pose significant risks related to tax evasion, money laundering,…
Organizer: Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office