Program Components

As an informal platform of bi- and multilateral development partners, the ITC aims at promoting tax systems that allow developing countries as well as transition economies to be more effective in fighting tax evasion and inappropriate tax practices. In order to further integrate partner countries into international processes related to tax evasion and inappropriate tax practices, there is a need to strengthen partner countries’ voices, participation and ownership in international tax fora.

The ITC adds value to the Financing for Development process without duplicating efforts or competing with ongoing or existing initiatives. The work of the ITC focuses on the following program components:

National Activities. The ITC encourages increased development cooperation on tax matters and the dissemination of successful practices as well as the exchange of reform experience in legislation, administration, capacity development and policy coherence.

International Activities. In order to promote transparency, the ITC improves information access and exchange, especially with respect to already existing initiatives.

Analytical work and studies. In cooperation with international organisations, the ITC tries to close the gap that still exists in the analytical literature on the scope and practices of tax evasion and inappropriate tax practices in partner countries.

Networking and dialogue. The ITC intends to foster networking and dialogue on taxation and development between all participants of the initiative.