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The Philippines should broaden its tax base, particularly on digital transactions and services, to help in pandemic recovery and reduce inequality in the country, especially among the poorest sectors of society, according to the Asian Development Bank.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Tuesday that it has approved a US$250 million policy-based loan to support the Philippines' climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Tuesday that it has approved a US$250 million policy-based loan to support the Philippines' climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts.

The Asian Development Bank has approved a $400-million policy-based loan to support the Philippine government’s efforts to further develop domestic capital markets and increase the supply of long-term finance, especially for infrastructure development.

Marcelo Giugale is the former Director of the World Bank’s Department of Financial Advisory and Banking Services—the team of professionals who help governments in emerging and developing countries manage their assets, their debts, and their risks. Also a former Director of country, sector, and practice departments, his more than thirty years of experience span the Middle East,

Japan gives $6.47m grant to support upgrades at Nadi Airport

Richard has been involved in ADB’s project on digital tax administration under the Asia Pacific Tax Hub. He also leads EY’s Tax Administration and Reform Services, a part of EY’s Global Tax Policy Group since October 2017, advising governments on tax policy and tax administration reform (including digital tax administration), ranging from international tax (transfer pricing,

Pakistan urgently seeks more funding through programme loans to avert its balance of payment difficulties

ADB reaffims commitment to Bangladeshs sustainable development

Sonalini is leading the Bank’s support to the National Urban Health Mission in India and Health Systems Development Programme in Bhutan. With 15 years of wide-ranging professional experience in different settings across international development institutions, including the World Bank and UNICEF, she is well-versed in addressing health sector challenges in health policy, health