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Governance and Public Management

ADB is working with its member countries to improve governance to promote inclusive and sustainable development in the region.

  • Corporate governance
     

    Quality governance is closely linked to economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific.

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  • Local governance
     

    Transparency and accountability are key to combating widespread corruption that holds back development in many countries.

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    Decentralization and e-governance have real social and economic benefits when they improve delivery of services and empower local authorities.

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  • ASEAN Governance Index, 2020

    In developing Asia, good governance is an important factor in advancing development.

  • Frequency of bribes for government services in Asia

    Transparency is needed to help lessen the frequency of bribes for the use of government services.

  • Taking action against corruption

    62% of Asians believe they can make a difference with the fight against corruption.

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ADB is supporting governments in Asia and the Pacific to work more efficiently and equitably to achieve their development goals. This includes strengthening government institutions and helping improve the quality and delivery of services to the public. ADB’s governance work focuses on a number of areas, including public expenditure, economic affairs, and public administration.

Reducing systemic corruption is another priority for the bank, including strengthening key government institutions that advance transparency and accountability. ADB also assists in reforming state-owned enterprises, government decentralization, legal reform, and social protection.

Our Impact

Results delivered in 2021 from ADB projects.

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Officials with increased capacity to design,
implement, and evaluate improved governance measures

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National or local governments with improved
management functions and financial stability

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Entities with improved
service delivery

Source:
2021 Development Effectiveness Review

Your Questions Answered

  • How important is fiscal reform and domestic resource mobilization in improving governance in Asia and the Pacific?

     

    Good governance is needed for a state to deliver quality public goods and services to benefit its citizens and society. Sound fiscal management and domestic resource mobilization are critical to good governance.

  • What progress has ADB made in mainstreaming tax reform in its developing member countries?

     

    ADB works to improve revenue collection, strengthen tax administration, and build the capacity of tax officials in DMCs. This is achieved through technical assistance, training, and knowledge products.

  • What role is ICT-related reform playing in improving governance in Asia and the Pacific?

     

    ICT-related reforms help improve governance in the region in various transformative ways. It can enhance the efficiency of government and organize data so that meaningful information can help decision-makers better manage government operations.

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Experts

Hiranya Mukhopadhyay

Chief of Governance Thematic Group

Contact

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