Strengthening Tax Administration Through International Cooperation: WATAF Webinar

The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF), in collaboration with the South Centre, will host a two-day webinar on January 28–29, 2025. Themed “Strengthening Tax Administration through International Cooperation,” this exclusive event is tailored to policymakers to enhance their understanding of international tax reforms and their implications for developing economies.

Focus Areas

This webinar will address two key issues central to global tax governance:

1. The UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation
   • Understanding its objectives and principles.
   • Exploring how it can strengthen tax administration in developing countries.
2. Amount B of the OECD Two-Pillar Solution
   • Assessing its impact on developing countries’ tax systems.
   • Highlighting the importance of conducting independent impact assessments to guide policy decisions.

Objectives

The sessions aim to:

• Equip policymakers with in-depth knowledge of the UN Framework Convention and its relevance to developing economies.
• Provide tools for assessing the implications of Amount B and aligning tax policies with global standards.
• Foster collaboration among developing countries to address shared challenges in the international tax system.

Key Sessions

Day 1: Exploring the UN Framework Convention

• Overview of its scope and objectives.
• Practical approaches for aligning national tax systems with the framework.

Day 2: Assessing the Impact of Amount B

• Introduction to Amount B and its relevance to developing economies.
• Tools and methodologies for conducting independent impact assessments.

Conclusion

This webinar underscores WATAF’s commitment to enhancing tax administration across West Africa through collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Working alongside the South Centre, WATAF aims to provide policymakers with actionable insights to navigate complex global tax reforms effectively.