Anticorruption and Integrity: Publications
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Office of Anticorruption and Integrity: Annual Report 2017
ADB is ramping up its efforts to help countries in the Asia and Pacific region combat money laundering and terrorism financing, which is key to achieving inclusive and sustainable development. -
Third Review of Enhancing the Asian Development Bank's Role in Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Directors adopted the Policy on Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism on 1 April 2003. The policy calls on ADB to (i) assist developing member countries (DMCs) in establishing and implementing effective legal and institutional systems to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism; (ii) increase collaboration with other international organizations; (iii) strengthen internal controls to safeguard ADB funds; and (iv) upgrade ADB's staff capacity. -
Office of Anticorruption and Integrity: Annual Report 2016
ADB is stepping up anticorruption and integrity efforts with an update to its Anticorruption Policy on top of other reforms and policies to be implemented. -
Handbook on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism for Nonbank Financial Institutions
Guidance for nonbanking financial institutions, on how to manage risks associated with money laundering and the financing of terrorism. -
Evaluating and Monitoring Anticorruption Reforms and Programs: Reports on a High-Level Panel Discussion and Training Workshop
Strengthening governance systems and institutional capacities supports effective, timely, and corruption-free delivery of public services. -
Anticorruption Policy: Enhancing the Role of the Asian Development Bank in Relation to Tax Integrity (Policy Paper)
In December 2016 ADB’s Board of Directors approved an update of its Anticorruption Policy to address tax secrecy, tax evasion, and aggressive forms of tax planning. These are collectively referred to as “tax integrity issues”. The policy update will promote tax integrity in ADB projects and among its member countries. The update includes a new commitment to provide technical assistance to ADB’s developing member countries to stem tax evasion, meet international standards of tax transparency, and participate in global initiatives against aggressive forms of tax planning. -
Anticorruption Policy: Enhancing the Role of the Asian Development Bank in Relation to Tax Integrity (Working Paper)
This working paper sets out the proposed response of ADB to global developments in relation to addressing tax secrecy, tax evasion, and legal forms of aggressive tax planning at both the country and project levels. -
Accomplishment Report on the Implementation of the Second Governance and Anticorruption Action Plan (GACAP II): 2014-2015
ADB continues to focus on improving the quality of governance risk assessments and other operational processes and systems to ensure sufficient attention is given to governance and institutional performance issues in ADB operations. -
Anticorruption Policy - Enhancing the Role of the Asian Development Bank in relation to Tax Integrity: Consultation Paper
This paper is provided for consultation purposes as part of the proposed update to ADB’s Anticorruption Policy. -
Anticorruption Policy - Enhancing the Role of the Asian Development Bank in Relation to Tax Integrity: Stakeholder Consultation Plan
ADB proposes to address tax integrity issues by means of an update to ADB’s Anticorruption Policy.