ATAF, OECD RENEW TAX EFFICIENCY COLLABORATION

African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) have renewed collaboration towards promoting fair, efficient tax systems and administrations in Africa.

The five years deal is set to continue on several substantive areas in the fields of tax policy, tax administration, and domestic and international taxation between the two organisations.“Through our continued cooperation with ATAF over the past 10 years, we have been working in partnership with African countries in improving their tax systems and administrations, demonstrating significant results in critical areas such as Value Added Tax (VAT) and revenue statistics”, said OECD Deputy Secretary-General, Fabrizia Lapecorella. Lapecorella

said ATAF has played a key role in facilitating African countries’ input to shape the design of the Two-Pillar Solution to address the Tax Challenges Arising from the Digitalisation of the Economy to the benefit of developing countries.

The ATAF Executive Secretary, Logan Wort emphasizing the significance of the renewed partnership said the collaboration plays a pivotal role in amplifying Africa’s voice and championing equitable tax systems globally. He said the renewed partnership between OECD and ATAF ensures that Africa’s voice is not just heard, but resonates with influence and purpose.

“By championing domestic resource mobilisation, we can drive the vision of equitable and proficient tax systems on the world stage and pave the way for a brighter future, directly bettering the lives of African citizens,” said Wort.