Learn essential concepts and practices for managing tax administration reforms through VITARA's comprehensive program for revenue administration.
Learn essential concepts and practices for managing tax administration reforms through VITARA's comprehensive program for revenue administration.
This foundational course, part of the VITARA initiative, provides comprehensive training in tax administration reform management. Developed through collaboration between CIAT, IOTA, IMF, and OECD, the program covers key reform management concepts, program development processes, and governance arrangements. Students learn proven management practices used by tax administrations worldwide, gaining practical knowledge of reform implementation strategies and project management techniques. The course serves as a foundation for understanding tax administration reform, its importance, and effective implementation methodologies.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamentals of tax administration reform and its significance
Master key concepts of reform management and program development
Learn effective governance arrangements for tax administration reforms
Develop project management skills specific to reform implementation
Identify key stakeholders and their roles in the reform process
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Module Description
This introductory course focuses on the fundamentals of tax administration reform management, providing participants with essential knowledge and skills needed to develop and implement effective reform programs. The curriculum covers key management concepts, program development processes, governance arrangements, and project management principles specific to tax administration reforms. Students learn about international best practices and proven management strategies used by tax administrations globally.
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Tax Administration Expert Advancing Global Revenue Systems
John Ryan is a distinguished tax administration expert who brings over 40 years of experience from the Australian Taxation Office, where he retired as Deputy Commissioner. His expertise spans tax system development and reforms across multiple regions. As a short-term expert with the IMF's Fiscal Affairs Department for ten years, Ryan has contributed significantly to technical assistance missions and capability development initiatives in Africa, Asia, China, Europe, and the South Pacific. His work has included co-authoring technical guidance notes on core information technology systems and IT strategic planning for tax administrations. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney, Australia. His contributions to IMF publications have helped shape modern tax administration practices, particularly in developing and implementing technology solutions for revenue authorities. Through his extensive work with the IMF's Fiscal Affairs Department, Ryan has helped numerous countries enhance their tax administration capabilities and modernize their revenue systems.

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Global Tax Administration Expert Advancing International Revenue Systems
Graham Harrison is a distinguished expert in tax administration with extensive experience spanning both national and international roles. His career began at the Australian Taxation Office where he served as Deputy Commissioner before joining the International Monetary Fund's Fiscal Affairs Department as a Senior Economist. At the IMF, Harrison has authored significant works on tax administration, including influential papers on VAT refunds and the integration of unified revenue administration systems. His expertise has been instrumental in providing technical assistance to approximately 40 countries across Europe, Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Harrison has made notable contributions to international tax policy through his work on VAT systems and revenue administration reform, particularly in developing and transitional economies. His academic foundation includes a BA in accounting and economics from Canberra, Australia, which underpins his practical expertise in global tax administration systems. Harrison's work has been particularly influential in establishing frameworks for VAT administration and developing integrated approaches to tax and social contribution collections.
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