Catalog

Governance in the Pacific: Focus for Action 2005–2009

In the Pacific countries, attitudes toward governance—the manner in which power is exercised in the management of a country’s economic and social resources for development—have changed in recent years. Public officials and elected representatives have begun to realize its importance and have incorporated principles of good governance into public sector reform programs.

Combating Corruption in Asian and Pacific Economies

This publication covers a broad set of issues ranging from corruption as a challenge to good governance and economic development to anticorruption actions at national, regional, and international levels.

It provides policy makers, business, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders with an assessment of specific anticorruption strategies already in place and explores new approaches.

Moreover, it serves as a key element in network building and information sharing, which is essential to successful coordination and cooperation among key players in the reform effort.

Financial Management and Governance Issues in Selected Developing Member Countries

This report, also available in CD-ROM, describes the results of a study of financial management and governance arrangements in Cambodia, People’s Republic of China, Mongolia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Uzbekistan, and Viet Nam. Separate, comprehensive reports are also available for each country.

Anti-Corruption Policies in Asia and the Pacific

Anti-Corruption Policies in Asia and the Pacific presents an overview of the main developments in the area of combating corruption in 21 Asian and Pacific countries and territories. The publication is based on information provided by the governments that have endorsed the Anti-Corruption Action Plan for Asia and the Pacific through self-assessment reports and through publicly available information on the relevant institutions’ official websites.

The report covers Australia; Bangladesh; Cambodia; Cook Islands; Fiji Islands; Hong Kong, China; India; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan; Republic of Korea; Kyrgyz Republic; Malaysia; Mongolia; Nepal; Pakistan; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Samoa; Singapore; and Vanuatu.