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Intersections of Climate Justice and Human Rights Lessons from South Asia

26 February 2018
South Asia’s jurisprudence relating to environmental rights and sustainable development is a good example to the rest of the world. For instance, judiciaries in South Asia have used existing rights creatively and articulated the right to a healthy environment. This trend continues in relation to…

Using Dams Effectively and Efficiently through Dam Optimization

26 February 2018
Various measures can be taken for water resource management, but the use of dams is still one of the most powerful. Dams, when used effectively and efficiently, can help us control floods and store more water for future use. This presentation describes how we can fully utilize existing water…

Evaluation of Land Value in Japanese Tax Administration

23 February 2018
Read about the land value appraisal system in Japan. This presentation discusses how land value is appraised based on the Directive for Appraisal of Assets, including appraisal methods and some examples.

Recent Property Tax Reform in Thailand

23 February 2018
Learn about the property tax reform situation in Thailand. This presentation traces the origin of the property tax reform and discusses the current property tax system in Thailand. It also examines the issue of recurrent property taxes and available policy options for improvement.

Land Information System Philippine REGALA Experience

23 February 2018
Learn how the Support to Local Government Revenue Generation and Land Administration Reforms Project (REGALA) helped improved the land management and administration systems of participating local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines. This presentation provides an overview of the state of land…

The Philippine REGALA Experience

23 February 2018
Land is central to a country’s development and growth. Improved tenure security promotes social and economic development, while an efficient land market gains attraction from investors. Learn how the Support to Local Government Revenue Generation and Land Administration Reforms Project (REGALA)…

Strategies for Improved Property Tax Performance in Developing Countries

23 February 2018
Explore the possible strategies that countries can engage to improve the revenue performance of property taxes. To achieve a successful property tax reform, countries should adopt a comprehensive approach that includes appropriate evidence-based analysis, adequate focus on both policy and…

Property Tax Reform

23 February 2018
Learn about Malaysia’s property tax reform. This presentation discusses the taxes levied on the acquisition and transfer of real estate in Malaysia. It also provides an overview of real property gains tax in the country.

City Resilience Index

22 February 2018
Cities rely on a complex web of institutions, infrastructure, and information to function when faced with disruptive circumstances. By building resilience, cities learn how to adapt, survive, and thrive amidst the challenges and uncertainties. Developed by Arup with support from The Rockefeller…

ADBs Capacity Support on Tax for AsiaPacific Countries

22 February 2018
Learn about ADB’s capacity support on tax for countries in the Asia and Pacific region. ADB’s support for the development of tax capacity is based on the two main pillars of strengthening domestic resource mobilization and enhancing transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes.