MANILA, Philippines - Typhoon Haiyan and the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters and the subsequent relief aid that has been made available by public and private donors has put aid effectiveness and transparency high on the agenda of donors and donees. An important part of the rebuilding efforts is ensuring that donated funds and resources are applied to their intended use and are properly subjected to proper accounting and governance standards. With this, R.G. Manabat and Co. (RGM&Co.), the Philippine member firm of KPMG International, recently held a forum about Effective Aid Mobilization and Transparency at the AIM Conference Center Manila, Makati. It was attended by 70 individuals representing donor and donee organizations.