Investing in Water Security: A Focus on Finance for the AWDO 2020 Read more about Investing in Water Security: A Focus on Finance for the AWDO 2020 This presentation discussed the economic case for water security, the drivers of water-related investment needs, and the respective role of revenues from tariffs, public finance, and official development assistance. It also suggested some financing options to close the financing gap.
Gulzar Nataran Keywords development policy design program implementation rural development Urban Development health and education infrastructure creation and public-private partnerships regulatory governance public finance Read more about Gulzar Nataran Gulzar Natarajan is a Senior Managing Director at GIF. He is a member of the Indian Administrative Service, the elite tier of the Indian bureaucracy, and was, before joining GIF, working in the Office of the Prime Minister of India.
Asadullah Sumbal Keywords rural development finance public finance financial management education Read more about Asadullah Sumbal Asadullah Sumbal is a Principal Regional Cooperation Specialist at ADB’s Southeast Asia Department. He works as project officer for the flagship housing for integrated rural development program.
Tariq Niazi Keywords public sector management financial sector development tax fiscal policy public finance Read more about Tariq Niazi Tariq Niazi is an expert in the aspects of public sector management and financial sector development, including macro and fiscal policy, public finance, revenue administration (tax and customs), fiscal decentralization, municipal finance, financial and capital markets, pension reforms, legal and judicial reforms, state-owned enterprise reforms, and public-private partnerships. He holds a postgraduate degree in Public Policy from Harvard University.
Hans van Rijn Keywords public management financial sector public finance local governance East Asia Department regional cooperation Read more about Hans van Rijn Hans van Rijn is a public finance and public administration specialist with close to 25 years of work experience, mostly in countries across Asia and the Pacific.
Does Loan Influence Policy? Read more about Does Loan Influence Policy? This presentation examines whether ADB is able to influence policies by providing loans. An ideal case scenario is presented.
Tax Evasion: Investigation and Compliance Strategies Workshop Read more about Tax Evasion: Investigation and Compliance Strategies Workshop This Workshop on Tax Evasion: Investigation and Compliance Strategies aimed to support participant countries in designing or reviewing their policies and strategies for tackling tax evasion through investigation and compliance work programs. The learning event enabled the participants to share approaches and experiences in tackling international tax evasion, focus on best practices from a range of tax administrations, and develop plans for tackling the specific challenges their countries face.