The four partner organisations to the Platform for Collaboration on Tax (PCT) will discuss critical challenges and opportunities for mobilising domestic resources to meet countries’ development priorities, at the upcoming IMF-World Bank annual meetings in Bali, Indonesia.

Africa has sustained gains in domestic resource mobilisation made since 2000, as tax revenues remained stable in 2016, according to Revenue Statistics in Africa 2018. Providing internationally comparable data for 21 participating countries, the report finds that the average tax-to-GDP ratio was 18.2% in 2016, the same level as in 2015, which represents a strong improvement from 13.1% in 2000.

The average tax-to-GDP ratio for the 26 countries participating in the new edition of Revenue Statistics in Africa was unchanged at 17.2% for the third consecutive year in 2017. This was lower than the averages for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) at 22.8% and for the OECD at 34.2%, underlining the need for urgent action to enhance domestic revenue mobilisation in Africa.

Domestic resource mobilisation is a priority as a means to increase national capacity to finance the SDGs. Taxes are already the largest single source of financing, and have the potential for growth. As while the average level of taxes in developing countries remains low, countries have shown capacity to expand their revenues.

The risk of Greek companies bribing foreign officials is substantial, but Greece has not given the same priority to fighting foreign bribery as it has to domestic corruption.

The fourth annual edition of Revenue Statistics in Asian Countries covers seven countries, including Kazakhstan for the first time. It shows that the tax-to-GDP ratio in all these countries are lower than the OECD average of 34.3% in 2015, which highlights that scope remains for increasing tax mobilisation, especially in Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia and the Philippines to achieve sustainable growth.

Austria should eliminate subsidies which encourage early retirement and target social transfers more effectively, according to the OECD’s latest economic survey.

Austria should eliminate subsidies which encourage early retirement and target social transfers more effectively, according to the OECD’s latest economic survey.

Quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the G20 area grew 0.8% in the first quarter of 2012 compared with 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to preliminary estimates. This small pick-up in aggregate G20 GDP growth still masks diverging patterns among the world's largest economies however.

Reforming and deregulating the domestically oriented sectors, including network industries, crafts and professional services would release hidden growth potential and prove beneficial to the economy as a whole. It could also help strengthen domestic demand and reduce dependence on exports.

Effective macroeconomic and structural policies helped Turkey bounce back quickly and strongly from the global crisis, with annual growth averaging close to 9% over 2010-11

Loans To Private Sector in Colombia increased to 89.78 COP Billion in October from 89.57 COP Billion in September of 2016. Loans To Private Sector in Colombia averaged -74.29 COP Billion from 1993 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 1426.67 COP Billion in February of 2014 and a record low of -2108.10 COP Billion in September of 1993. Loans To Private Sector in Colombia is reported by the Banco de la Republica, Colombia. . This page provides - Colombia Loans To Private Sector- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Car Registrations in Mexico decreased to 48998 in March from 62513 in February of 2020. Car Registrations in Mexico averaged 47584.33 from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 127604 in December of 2016 and a record low of 6318 in April of 1995. This page provides - Mexico Domestic Car Sales - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Car Registrations in Argentina decreased to 7.51 Thousand in April from 18.92 Thousand in March of 2020. Car Registrations in Argentina averaged 43.04 Thousand from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 90.31 Thousand in December of 2017 and a record low of 4 Thousand in January of 2002. This page provides - Argentina Domestic Car Sales - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports of Domestic in Singapore increased to 20510.19 SGD Million in March from 18380.58 SGD Million in February of 2020. Exports of Domestic in Singapore averaged 15347.02 SGD Million from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 26245.31 SGD Million in August of 2011 and a record low of 4466.40 SGD Million in February of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Exports of Domestic.

Producer Prices in Japan decreased to 101.10 points in March from 102 points in February of 2020. Producer Prices in Japan averaged 88.50 points from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 112.50 points in September of 1980 and a record low of 47.40 points in June of 1962. In Japan, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides - Japan Producer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Slovakia increased 2.10 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in Slovakia averaged 1 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.60 percent in March of 2017 and a record low of -6 percent in March of 2016. Producer prices change refers to year over year change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides - Slovakia Producer Prices Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Total Vehicle Sales in India decreased to 1048263 units in March from 1646332 units in February of 2020. Total Vehicle Sales in India averaged 1269086 units from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2584096 units in September of 2018 and a record low of 12914 units in July of 2003. This page provides - India Domestic Vehicle Sales- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Car Registrations in Vietnam increased to 18270 in March from 16696 in February of 2020. Car Registrations in Vietnam averaged 13508.47 from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 32511 in December of 2018 and a record low of 2992 in February of 2007. This page provides - Vietnam Car Sales - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

After months of lockdown, citizens are keen to move around but not across borders

From high-tech to hygge, our homes changed at top speed in the 2010s — what will the 2020s bring?

Under lockdown, vulnerable families are imprisoned in a cage of terror, stress and abuse

Research finds WeChat analyses messages from users registered outside China to train its algorithms

1. Domestic Flight Operations to Resume in India From This Date, Civil Aviation Ministry Reveals  India.com
2. Resuming Flight Operations Within A Week Will Be Fraught With Challenges. Here Is Why  Outlook India
3. Coronavirus lockdown | Domestic flight operations likely to resume by May 15: Hardeep Singh Puri  Moneycontrol
4. Keeping Middle-Seat Empty Not an Option for Any Airline, Margins Too Thin: Aviation Minister  News18
5. Preparing To Start Domestic Flight Operations Within A Week: Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Puri  Outlook India
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Based in a 19th century country house dubbed as Norfolk's Downton Abbey, the new business will run various courses for those wanting to serve the rich and famous. (Bylaugh Hall, pictured)

Depp is suing Heard for $50million claiming she defamed him by writing an op-ed in 2016 about domestic violence. She did not include his name in but he says she publicly implicated him by writing it.

IAN LADYMAN: The big clubs of this country will have no choice but to reshape the domestic game a little and they will seek to do it in a manner that suits themselves.

Camilla, 72, continued her busy week of engagements by hosting a reception this morning at Clarence House to mark the 15th anniversary of the SafeLives charity.

The Duchess of Cornwall took to Twitter to send a message to victims of domestic abuse during coronavirus lockdown, saying she's aware that home is not a safe place for many people.

The Argentine pontiff live-streamed an Easter Monday prayer from his private library as the Vatican and Italy entered a second month of restrictions on most outdoor activities.

The latest domestic thriller is Flesh And Blood , and already it's getting mixed up in my head with Liar, Cheat, Trust Me, Trauma, Gold Digger , etc. Their formats are so similar

Stars including Sair Khan, Shelley King and Sally Dyvenor feature in a video offering ways sufferers could get in touch with the charity for help if they were being abused.

The actress, 64, also teased Friday's special episode where her character Yasmeen Nazir defends herself against husband Geoff Metcalfe's abuse.

Rihanna is teaming up with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to donate $4.2million to help domestic violence victims in LA amid the coronavirus lockdown.

The actor, 41, has won a SAG Award, a Golden Globe, a Critic's Choice Award and an Emmy for his performance, and didn't bring up domestic abuse in any of his four acceptance speeches.

He Yuya, who wowed the internet after turning herself into Taylor Swift using cosmetics, has spoken out about being a victim of domestic violence in an emotional video post yesterday.

WILL KELLEHER: The RFU have prematurely ended all rugby in England at all levels - aside from the Premiership - in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

The RFU have cancelled all rugby in England at all levels this season - aside from the Premiership - amid the COVID-19 crisis. Sportsmail gauges views from within the game about the surreal scenario.

Reynolds, 30, pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning bodily harm after ex-girlfriend Arabella Del Busso accused him of leaving her with bruises to her arm and leg in an alleged attack last year.

Police were called to the St George Illawarra Dragons centre's home south of Wollongong on Good Friday following reports from neighbours about 'loud noises' coming from the home.

Zinedine Zidane has spoken of his hopes of winning the Copa del Rey after Real Madrid eased into the last 16 with a 3-1 victory at Unionistas de Salamanca.

England are hopeful of returning to international action on July 8 for a three-Test series against West Indies behind closed doors following the coronavirus pandemic.

The Foxes, who caused a huge upset when they were crowned English champions in 2016, launch their Carabao Cup campaign with a second-round trip to top-flight rivals Newcastle.

The latest domestic thriller is Flesh And Blood , and already it's getting mixed up in my head with Liar, Cheat, Trust Me, Trauma, Gold Digger , etc. Their formats are so similar

FBI Director Christopher Wray said Wednesday in Washington: 'Terrorism today moves at the speed of social media' and the rapid development of technology has helped boost lone terrorists.

Chris Brown forced to cancel his upcoming One Hell Of A Nite Australia and New Zealand tour after he failed to receive a visa due to his past conviction for domestic violence related offences.

They're usual mode of air travel is via private jet. 

FIFA announced that its football stakeholders committee had endorsed new regulations which would place limits on the number of international loans permitted of players aged 22 and over.

Australia's Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham is hopeful restrictions on interstate travel will be eased by July, with destinations like Thredbo and the Gold Coast to be opened up.

Australian actor and singer Toby Francis revealed he would frequently break household items during domestic arguments with his girlfriend Lauren in a open letter posted to Facebook on Thursday.