Anticorruption and Integrity
In the Spotlight
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ADB to Establish Regional Hub to Help Economies Improve Domestic Resource Mobilization and Tax Cooperation
ADB is establishing a regional hub to promote knowledge sharing and strengthen cooperation on tax policy and tax administration across economies in Asia and the Pacific and their development partners.
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Myanmar’s Equipping Youth for Employment Project
The proactive integrity review report of Myanmar’s Equipping Youth for Employment Project presents ADB’s recommendations to mitigate vulnerabilities and integrity risks in the procurement, financial management and asset management aspects of the project.
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Five ways to stop corruption in its tracks
During the pandemic, corruption in projects could mean the difference between life and death for the poor and vulnerable.
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ADB Promotes Innovation and Efficiency to Bolster Anticorruption Efforts
ADB is promoting innovation and efficiency to enhance its anticorruption efforts by streamlining case management and expediting the assessment of complaints and completion of investigations, according to the Office of Anticorruption and Integrity 2019 Annual Report. Download the report and see mobile version.
Fighting Fraud and Corruption in ADB Projects
ADB is entrusted with public funds to help achieve its vision of a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and Pacific region. The Office of Anticorruption and Integrity (OAI) leads the integrity initiatives of ADB through the conduct of investigations, proactive integrity reviews, integrity due diligence, and knowledge-sharing with ADB’s stakeholders.
OAI’s mandate is underpinned by ADB’s zero tolerance for corruption. It is aligned with ADB’s broader commitment to combat corruption and improve governance as an operational priority of ADB Strategy 2030.
In the strategy, ADB reiterates that the ability of countries to develop resilience from disasters and economic shocks stems from institutions and governance, free from corruption and other integrity violations. Through transparent, effective, and accountable aid, ADB seeks sustainable and inclusive paths toward sustainable growth and poverty reduction.
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1,380 (as of 31 July 2020) Firms currently debarred by ADB
833 (as of 31 July 2020) Individuals currently debarred by ADB
Key Resources
- Anticorruption Policy
- Office of Anticorruption and Integrity: Annual Report 2019
- 2015 Integrity Principles and Guidelines
- Frequently Asked Questions on Anticorruption and Integrity
- Anticorruption Advisories
- Enhancing the Role of the Asian Development Bank in Relation to Tax Integrity (Policy Paper)
- Online course: Anticorruption and Respect at Work