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The effective tax rate is low in poor countries because tax collection requires human capital, which is scarce.
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08 Jan 2020
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ADBI will host a Think20 (T20) Brazil side to demonstrate ADBI’s commitment to continue promoting cooperation and collaboration among global think tanks. T20 Brazil is a…
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Bangladesh
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The activity involves organizing roundtable discussion and conference with an expert panel, including central bankers, officials, think tanks, and academic experts on key…
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Bangladesh
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ATTN 2024 will highlight developments in digital trade across Asia and the Pacific, with an emphasis on SMEs, policy planning, and regional economic integration.
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Brunei Darussalam