ADB's Capacity Support on Tax for Asia-Pacific Countries Read more about ADB's Capacity Support on Tax for Asia-Pacific Countries 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.
Corporate Governance: Challenges and Opportunities in Asia Read more about Corporate Governance: Challenges and Opportunities in Asia Good corporate governance strengthens the rule of law, facilitates further domestic and foreign investment, and facilitates sustainable and inclusive development. By transforming corporate governance challenges into opportunities for stakeholder collaboration and cooperation, they can serve as catalysts for real and significant change.
Tax Administration Information Systems: Increasing Revenue, Improving Governance and Integrity Read more about Tax Administration Information Systems: Increasing Revenue, Improving Governance and Integrity 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 to the government itself. This presentation discusses the best investment practices in ICT in tax administrations to assist ADB developing member countries in mobilizing sufficient domestic resources to meet sustainable development goals.
UNDP Resources on Transparency and Accountability for Sustainable Development Read more about UNDP Resources on Transparency and Accountability for Sustainable Development Public services are at the heart of people’s lives. Conducting risk assessments is the key to identifying governance bottlenecks and corresponding mitigation measures to ensure that no one is left behind in accessing public services. The involvement of people and local communities in the design, delivery, and monitoring of public services does not only bring several benefits but also increases the reach and quality of the services being delivered.
Citizen Participation and Transparency for Effective Public Management: The Philippine Freedom of Information Program Read more about Citizen Participation and Transparency for Effective Public Management: The Philippine Freedom of Information Program eFOI is an online facility created under the Freedom of Information Program that reflects the commitment of the Government of the Philippines to citizen participation and transparency for effective public management. Through this online data portal where agencies are encouraged to upload their data sets, citizens can also file their requests for information to government agencies directly.
Localizing Global Agendas: Sustainable Development Goals, New Urban Agenda, and Climate Change Read more about Localizing Global Agendas: Sustainable Development Goals, New Urban Agenda, and Climate Change This presentation introduces the United Cities and Local Government (UCLG), an association that represents and defends local governments’ interest on the world stage. It shares the work of UCLG in the Asia-Pacific region and what the organization does to support localization of the sustainable development goals at the global level.
Corruption Risks and Anti-Corruption Strategies in Climate Financing: Good Governance Towards Integrity, Transparency, and Accountability in Achieving Objectives in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation - High-Level Event and Panel Discussion Read more about Corruption Risks and Anti-Corruption Strategies in Climate Financing: Good Governance Towards Integrity, Transparency, and Accountability in Achieving Objectives in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation - High-Level Event and Panel Discussion The Asian Development Bank, in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), the U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Center, and in partnership with the Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines, organized this event to discuss how corruption and non-transparency can be most effectively addressed including how anti-corruption efforts can be integrated into measures of good governance in the fight against climate change to ensure transparent, efficient, and accountable use of climate finance for effective projects and tangible results.
Combating Tax Evasion: Building the Strategies, Organization, and Processes Read more about Combating Tax Evasion: Building the Strategies, Organization, and Processes An opportunity divide is emerging among young people around the world. Download this presentation to find out more.
Enhancing Transparency and Exchange of Information - Background to the Project and Progress Read more about Enhancing Transparency and Exchange of Information - Background to the Project and Progress Risks in tax avoidance and evasion are on the rise in Asia. Mobilization of domestic resources is needed to create better tax systems that is crucial for development. The Asian Development Bank provides technical assistance for the capacity development of tax administration in Asia.
Going Beyond Open Data: Tracking for Performance and Accountability Read more about Going Beyond Open Data: Tracking for Performance and Accountability A lot has happened in open government data, particularly in countries that are under the umbrella of the Open Government Partnership. In the Philippines’ case, the Aquino administration adopted the Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016 representing a vision that is anchored on transparent, accountable, and participatory governance.