ACBF partners ATAF to elevate African tax systems

THE African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to elevate Africa’s tax systems and leadership capacity initiatives.

ACBF is a pan-African organisation dedicated to building human capital and institutional capacity for Africa’s sustainable development.

Based in South Africa, ATAF serves an African network that aims at improving tax systems in Africa through exchanges, knowledge dissemination, capacity development, and active contribution.

In a joint statement, the two institutions said the partnership was set to enhance capacity-building initiatives for domestic resource mobilisation and supporting sustainable development in Africa.

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“This MoU marks a critical step towards strengthening Africa’s tax systems by enhancing capacity-building initiatives for domestic resource mobilization and supporting sustainable development in Africa.”

Under the MoU, ACBF will provide expertise in leadership development, capacity building and institutional strengthening through its Institutional Accelerator Model.

This will be in support of the public financial management system in Africa, drawing from its extensive experience in building human capital and institutional capacity for Africa’s sustainable development.

ATAF will provide expertise in tax administration, policy and legislation, building on its proven track record of enhancing tax systems across Africa.

According to the statement, ACBF and ATAF will facilitate research and knowledge sharing on tax policy and administration, ensuring that African countries receive comprehensive support in building effective tax systems.

“By combining expertise and resources, ACBF and ATAF will support African countries in building robust tax systems, ultimately contributing to improved domestic resource mobilisation and sustainable development. This partnership will focus on key initiatives, including capacity-building programmes for senior tax administration and policy leaders, developing organisational assessment tools and promoting best tax capacity-building practices,” the joint statement read.

“Additionally, the collaboration will facilitate research and knowledge sharing on tax policy and administration, ensuring that African countries receive comprehensive support in building effective tax systems. These initiatives will form the backbone of our joint efforts.”

The two institutions said they were optimistic about driving inclusive growth and sustainable development on the continent.

“With this MoU, ACBF and ATAF are committed to a long-term goal of significantly improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Africa’s taxation architecture. This commitment is a testament to our belief in the potential of African leaders and institutions to drive inclusive growth and sustainable development on the continent,” the statement reads.

“We are optimistic about this partnership’s positive impact on increased domestic resource mobilisation and sustainable development.”

ACBF executive secretary Mamadou Biteye said the MoU would significantly enhance and complement ACBF’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the capacity of African countries to finance their development priorities.

“Strengthening domestic resource mobilisation is fundamental to any robust global public financial management system. ACBF remains dedicated to collaborating with African nations to support these critical development areas,” he said.

“Our strategic partnership with ATAF, recognised as the leading authority on taxation in Africa, will significantly enhance and complement ACBF’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the capacity of African countries to finance their development priorities.”

ATAF executive secretary Logan Wort said the collaboration would build a more robust tax infrastructure that equipped African nations to meet future challenges and support sustainable development.

“This MoU marks a significant step in advancing Africa’s tax systems and supporting the broader mandate of ATAF towards effective and sustainable tax administration,” he said.

“By combining ATAF’s experience and expertise in tax matters with ACBF’s capacity-building expertise, this partnership will strengthen our collective efforts to enhance domestic resource mobilisation and improve fiscal management across the continent.”-newsda