Anticorruption and Integrity: Publications

27 Mar 2017 | Institutional Document

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.

20 Mar 2017 | Publication

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.

15 Dec 2016 | Publication

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.

22 Nov 2016 | Institutional Document

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. 

16 Sep 2016 | Institutional Document

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.

14 Jul 2016 | Institutional Document

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.

01 Jul 2016 | Institutional Document

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.

20 Jun 2016 | Institutional Document

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.

16 Mar 2016 | Institutional Document

Office of Anticorruption and Integrity: Annual Report 2015

ADB’s Office of Anticorruption and Integrity sanctioned 90 companies and individuals for integrity violations in 2015, more than double the 40 sanctioned the previous year, reflecting expanded efforts to report corrupt activities.

15 Jun 2015 | Institutional Document

Integrity Principles and Guidelines (2015) (Khmer Translation)

These are common principles and guidelines for investigations jointly endorsed by the African Development Bank Group, Asian Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, European Investment Bank Group, Inter-American Development Bank Group, and the World Bank Group. This publication is a revised version of the October 2010 Integrity Principles and Guidelines.