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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…

Overview of a Medium-Term Revenue Strategy

1 December 2017
Learn about the concept of medium-term revenue strategy (MTRS). This presentation discusses the MTRS approach to tax system reform. It traces where the concept of MTRS originated, explains its importance, and shows how it is different from most current approaches to revenue reform.

Core Elements of a Medium-Term Revenue Strategy

1 December 2017
Learn about the four interdependent components of a medium-term revenue strategy (MTRS). This presentation reviews the challenges of adopting MTRS as a comprehensive strategy across government. It also explores how the framework brings a disciplined and unifying approach to reform planning.

Women in Leadership: The Superheroes of Tomorrow?

21 November 2017
Find out whether female directors can help save economies and the firms on whose boards they sit. While female directors may not (always) be superheroes, there is little doubt that they influence firm and societal outcomes. Characterizing this influence requires a better understanding of what women…

Corporate Governance: Economic, Financing, and Governance Models

21 November 2017
Governance determines productivity and a country’s wealth. This presentation shows (i) how firms in Asia are affected by its governance practices; (ii) evidence of how ownership structure has adjusted in different parts of the world; and (iii) the various dimensions of governance and how different…

Gatekeeper or Concierge? The Regulation of Corporate Governance and Auditing

21 November 2017
What is the “comply or explain” approach to corporate governance? How well does this principles-based approach work? This presentation provides a working knowledge of the regulation of corporate governance, and auditing. It also examines the role of external auditors in providing shareholders with…

The Board: Roles and Responsibilities for the 21st Century

20 November 2017
What is a board director really supposed to be doing? What is the balance between engagement and independence? To whom does a board director owe loyalty? What happens when things go wrong? Directors should seek to understand the board’s role and the core principles of their duties and…

Stakeholder Engagement and Creating Shared Value

20 November 2017
Global society is facing significant and growing social, environmental, and economic development challenges. As governments and NGOs lack sufficient resources and capabilities to independently meet these challenges in full, businesses can create sustainable and scalable solutions if allowed. This…