Tax Administration Course - 2004
Post-event Statement
The course was held in Tokyo from 5-8 October 2004 in partnership with the National Tax Administration, Japan. More than 20 government officials from South and Southeast Asia discussed measures for efficient tax administration and management. The course was aimed at strengthening efficient and transparent tax administration to improve good governance and public expenditure management. |
Background
Improving tax collection and administration, based in part on a modernized tax system, is critical for sustainable economic growth and the provision of key government services through establishing sound fiscal practices. For many developing countries, a stable and transparent tax revenue system for public expenditures has become more important to underpin growth and stability. Under decentralization, the capacity of local governments to raise revenue and administer national taxation policies has also become important.
Tax policy makers and administrators face emerging challenges from the accelerated pace of globalization. These challenges are reflected not only in the need for increased public expenditures in social infrastructure, but also in tax policy harmonization on a global basis and improvement in tax administration, which will in turn contribute to good governance. ADBI and the NTA, Japan have agreed to organize this workshop with a view to improving tax administration practices in Asia and the Pacific.
Objectives
- To provide tax policy makers and administrators the knowledge and administrativetechniques to modernize their tax systems.
- To share experiences among tax administrators in Asia and the Pacific.
Outputs
- 15-20 trained participants on managing tax administration
- Summary of proceedings
- Outcome of the workshop that will be published in CD-ROMs
- As appropriate, the CD-ROM will be translated into local languages
Participants
Government middle level tax officials from East, Southeast, Central and South Asian countriesinvolved in: - managing general tax administration
- supervising and monitoring tax audit performance
- supervising the improvement of taxpayer services
- policy making for the introduction of VAT
- managing and developing human resources for tax administration.
Language
English (No interpretation will be provided)
Responsibilities
Each participant is required to prepare and present a brief country report during the workshop.
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