Summary
The TA will help the government strengthen revenue administration and build capacity to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in revenue collection. The TA will also help the DRC to work in a more interated manner with the public accounts system and to generate the status of the government's fund position on a real-time basis. The TA will conduct a study of revenue policies and regulatory frameworks for broadening the revenue base and streamlining administration.
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| Project Name |
Developing a Revenue Administration Management Information System |
| Project Number |
45006-001 |
| Country |
Bhutan |
| Project Status |
Active |
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance |
Technical Assistance
|
| Source of Funding / Amount |
| TA 7881-BHU: Developing a Revenue Administration Management Information System |
|---|
| Republic of Korea e-Asia and Knowledge Partnership Fund |
US$ 500,000.00 |
| TA 7881-BHU: Developing a Revenue Administration Management Information System (Supplementary) |
|---|
| Technical Assistance Special Fund |
US$ 50,000.00 |
| TA 7881-BHU: Developing a Revenue Administration Management Information System (Supplementary) |
|---|
| Republic of Korea e-Asia and Knowledge Partnership Fund |
US$ 150,000.00 |
| TA 7881-BHU: Developing a Revenue Administration Management Information System (2nd Supplementary) |
|---|
| Technical Assistance Special Fund |
US$ 450,000.00 |
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| Strategic Agendas |
Inclusive economic growth
|
| Drivers of Change |
Governance and capacity development
Partnerships
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| Sector / Subsector |
Public sector management
- Economic affairs management
- Public administration
- Public expenditure and fiscal management |
| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming |
No gender elements |
| Description |
The TA will help the government strengthen revenue administration and build capacity to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in revenue collection. The TA will also help the DRC to work in a more interated manner with the public accounts system and to generate the status of the government's fund position on a real-time basis. The TA will conduct a study of revenue policies and regulatory frameworks for broadening the revenue base and streamlining administration. |
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy |
The Government of Bhutan has requested support from the Asian Development Bank to develop and install a revenue administration management information system and to conduct a study on revenue policies and related regulatory frameworks.
The TA supports the government's priorities as outlined in its 10th Five-Year Plan, 2008-2013, which identified the importance of deepening the government's self reliance for financing development activities in the country and ensuring that domestic resources fund a larger share of the development outlay.
The TA will boost governmnet revenue by expanding the revenue base and increasing the outreach of revenue collection. |
| Impact |
Enhanced fiscal space to implement the Government of Bhutan's 10th and 11th 5-year plans |
Project Outcome
| Description of Outcome |
Greater tax compliance and efficient tax administration |
| Progress Toward Outcome |
Ongoing |
| Implementation Progress |
|---|
| Description of Project Outputs |
RAMIS established and activated Training programs on RAMIS and public awareness program Study on revenue policies and regulatory framework Project implemented on time and within budget |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) |
Ongoing. Consulting firm, CMC-TCS continues to work closely with ADB. Additional experts recruited to help with UAT. Direct tax module has gone live on 1st January 2015. Sales tax module went live on 1 July 2015. Customs and excise modules were re-priotized on 1 January 2016. TA completion date extended to 31 July 2017. |
| Geographical Location |
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Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
| Environmental Aspects |
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| Involuntary Resettlement |
|
| Indigenous Peoples |
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| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation |
|---|
| During Project Design |
Consultation has been made with private sector stakeholders including Bhutan National Association of Commerce and Industry. Furthermore, close coordination has been made with bilateral donors including JICA in Bhutan. |
| During Project Implementation |
To be planned during the TA implemenation. At least two public awareness workshops on RAMIS are scheduled, and number of training courses will be offered. Furthermore, a study on current revenue policies and recommendations on introduction of new taxes and nontax revenues will be prepared and publicated around the end of the TA implementation. |
Business Opportunities
| Consulting Services |
A consulting firm has been engaged to implement the project in accordance with ADB Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2010, as amended from time to time). |
| Procurement |
The procurement of hardware for RAMIS will be financed from ADB's TA for Strenthening Public Management. TA7724-BHU |
Responsible Staff
| Responsible ADB Officer |
Cigdem Akin |
| Responsible ADB Department |
South Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division |
Public Management, Financial Sector and Trade Division, SARD |
| Executing Agencies |
Department of Revenue and Customs
P.O. Box 117, Thimphu, Bhutan
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Timetable
| Concept Clearance |
29 Apr 2011 |
| Fact Finding |
22 Jun 2011
to 24 Jun 2011 |
| MRM |
-
|
| Approval |
06 Oct 2011 |
| Last Review Mission |
-
|
| Last PDS Update |
21 Mar 2016 |
TA 7881-BHU
| Milestones |
|---|
| Approval |
Signing Date |
Effectivity Date |
Closing |
| Original |
Revised |
Actual |
| 06 Oct 2011 |
29 Nov 2011 |
29 Nov 2011 |
31 Jan 2015 |
31 Jul 2017 |
-
|
| Financing Plan/TA Utilization |
Cumulative Disbursements |
| ADB |
Cofinancing |
Counterpart |
Total |
Date |
Amount |
| Gov |
Beneficiaries |
Project Sponsor |
Others |
| 500,000.00 |
650,000.00 |
50,000.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
1,200,000.00 |
06 Oct 2011 |
519,909.45 |
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