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Day 3:  6 November 2025 (Thursday)
9:25–9:45 a.m.                              
Introduction Day 3  
Navendu Karan, Director, SD3-PSMG, ADB 

Keynote Address
Building Tax Capacity for Growth and Development: Evidence-based analysis for DRM
Katherine Baer, Deputy Director, Fiscal Affairs Department, IMF (virtual)

9:45–11.00 a.m. 
Session 10: Digital Transformation Journey for Developing Economies

Moderator: Hsu-Juan Hou, Public Sector Specialist, SD3-PSMG, ADB 

Keynote Address
ADB’s Efforts in Supporting Digitalization  
Matthew Lewis, Managing Director, Capability Wise Pty., Ltd.

Presenters

  • Nauru Case Study: The experience on the roadmap initiative and going forward
    Colin Hutchins, Deputy Secretary, Nauru Revenue Office, Ministry of Finance
  • Philippines Case Study: The Philippines’ experience in its digital transformation journey
    Ma. Rosario Charo Enriquez-Curiba, Deputy Commissioner, Information Systems Group, Bureau of Internal Revenue

Panel Discussion
Wen-Hsi Chang, Director General, Fiscal Information Agency, Taipei,China, and speakers

Q&A session and discussion
11:00–11.15 a.m.
Networking and coffee break
11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Session 11: Improving Compliance Risk Management with Digital Technologies

Moderator: Yuhei Chiba, Public Sector Specialist (Taxation), SD3-PSMG, ADB

Keynote Address
Trends and Progress in Compliance Management in Asia and the Pacific
Richard Highfield, ADB Consultant 

Presenters

  • Sri Lanka Case Study: Digital Roads: Strengthening compliance risk management in Sri Lanka - Driving DRM through smart compliance  
    Nadee Dissanayake, Deputy Commissioner General, Customer Service and Promotion, Inland Revenue Department, Ministry of Finance
  • Sweden Case Study: Enhancing voluntary tax compliance strategy
    Pär Björklund, Project Manager, Office for International Projects, International Unit, Swedish Tax Authority
  • Finland Case Study: Leveraging digitalization and automation in compliance risk management
    Jenni Honkanen, Programme Manager, Customer Relations Unit, International Relations Department, Finnish Tax Administration
  • Norway Case Study: Large taxpayer compliance management - Key lessons for developing economies
    Øyvind Bakken, Head of Section, Norwegian Tax Administration (virtual)

Q&A session and discussion
12:30–12:45 p.m.
Concluding Remarks and Formal Closing of the Conference
Fatima Yasmin
, Vice-President (Sectors and Themes), ADB 
12:45–2:00 p.m.
Farewell Lunch