devinitorg/iati-policy-markers huggingface dataset:
Double Tax Treaties - policy and negotiations (research and training) for the Ghanaian Revenue Authority 1. Research deskwork with respect to the current Ghanaian legislation, DTAs and national model double taxation convention. 2. Training and workshops (10 working days) to provide insight in tax treaty provisions and international tax principles to more than 30 high level GRA officials. 3. Workshop/training (5 working days) on negotiating tax treaties
Open Tax Courses 2016 Participation of LRA officers in a series of three 5-day IBFD open standard courses on (1) Principles of Transfer Pricing (2) Principles of International Taxation (3) Principles of International Tax Planning for selected staff of the Liberian Revenue Authority.
EAC-IMF Workshop on Tax Treaties for the East Africa Community (EAC) Member States One IBFD expert provided his expertise to officials of EAC member states with regard to advanced simulated negotiation exercises and related international taxation issues. Specific objectives of the meeting were (1) to discuss the draft Commentary of the EAC Model Tax Treaty; (2) to discuss treaty implementation processes and (3) to examine the latest changes to the UN Model and OECD Model.
TRP subscription - IP access to GTP for DGT Indonesia 2024 TRP subscription - IP access to GTP for DGT Indonesia 2024.
5-day workshop for the Reformation Team of the Indonesian Directorate General of Taxation Officers 5-day Tax Reformation Study visit Workshop conducted for the Reformation Team formed by the Indonesia Directorate General of Taxation. The aim of the Study Visit was to provide valuable contributions to Indonesian’s tax reformation process with regard to Tax Administration, Law Making and Compliance. The Study Visit was a joint cooperation with the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration, who subsequently organized a 5-day Study Visit after the IBFD program.
General Management of Programs 2023 (IBFD - MinBuZa) Pertains to the scoping, acquisition and preparation of projects under the IBFD-BuZa Framework. To grow and strengthen relationships between IBFD -MinBuZa and concerned third parties.
Donor coordination of tax capacity building projects 
Quality assurance of capacity building programmes
Program integrity through yearly reporting
Transfer Pricing II Workshop (2023) (Arusha) IBFD Workshop on Transfer Pricing II: 3 days face-to-face training, for a total of 21 participants from the Tanzania Revenue Authority from  13-15 December 2023 in Arusha, Tanzania
Principles of International Taxation (Online self-study course) In December 2022, the first batch of 50 participants started the PIT online self-study course, they had until March 2022 to complete the self-paced modules.
Taxation of Controlled Foreign Corporations (CFCs) (2023) Online Training Taxation of Controlled Foreign Corporations (CFCs) – This was a 2- half-day online live training from the 4-5 April 2023 for TRA officials.
Tailored online course on APCIT (April to October 2023). 15 Staff members of the Directorate General of Taxes signed-up for the unique IBFD qualification - Advanced Professional Certificate in International Taxation (APCIT). The programme is designed to be followed online over a 6-month period (April to October 2023), and consists of a selection of IBFD online courses and webinars.
Proposal Phase II - Selected Issues in TP for Bangladesh National Board of Revenue This was the follow-up training block following the first phase with the Bangladesh National Board of Revenue (BNBR) International Taxes Unit. This phase focused in looking into intermediate TP topics and issues pertinent to the BNBR.
Transfer Pricing Issues in Extractives and other Sectors 2022 A 2-day online training from 1 - 2 November 2022 on Transfer Pricing Issues in Extractive industry and other Sectors.
Legal Drafting Workshop 9-day workshop for 6 Officers of the Bangladesh National Board of Revenue on drafting tax legislation.
Current Issues in Transfer Pricing Workshop This was a 3-day live online tailored course for the TRA, which took place between 10 to 12 May 2022. The days were divided between hybrid live sessions and case study discussions. The topics discussed included, Understanding Tax Effective Value Chains in Multinational Groups, Intra-Group Services and Case Studies, Transfer Pricing and Intangibles, Intra-Group Finance Transactions, Business Restructuring, Permanent Establishments, Attribution of Profits to Permanent Establishments, among others.
TRA Study- visit to the Netherlands 2022 From 10 - 14 October we welcomed a 7-man delegation from TRA. This visit to the IBFD was an opportunity to explore further on ways to strengthen the ties between our two organizations with a view of a longer-term cooperation following the Capacity Building Programme under BUZA.
Liberia Scoping Mission IBFD & Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scoping Mission, conducted to assess the needs of the Liberia Revenue Authority with respect to capacity building in relation to the assistance program established by the Netherlands’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in order to (1) develop a Training Curriculum for LRA staff, (2) identify specific areas in the LRA in which additional capacity building through training is required and (3) identify other areas of possible technical assistance to be provided, such as the building up of a database for transfer pricing purposes and the creation of a knowledge sharing centre.
International Taxation after BEPS (BEPS and Beyond Programme) From 21 - 24 November 2022, the International Taxation after BEPS training was conducted. This 4-day hybrid training contained 13 re-recorded modules were used, completed with online live Q&A and study sessions.
International Taxation after BEPS (BEPS and Beyond Programme) From 3 to 7 October 2022, the International Taxation after BEPS training was conducted. This 5-day hybrid training contained 13 re-recorded modules were used, completed with online live Q&A and study sessions.
International Tax Planning This IBFD workshop was meant to strengthen the capacity of 50 DTA Officers with regard to the fundamentals of international tax planning in the Indonesian context. The program was built in such a way that conceptual highlights will be presented during the morning sessions, while in the afternoon the same concepts were brought into practice by working in groups on small assignments. The objectives of the workshop were twofold: (1) To deliver the participants thorough knowledge about the common business restructuring options such as merger, acquisition and liquidation, and (2) To provide the participants with an in-depth analysis of the legal, tax, and commercial consequences arising when a business entity decided to do a business restructuring.
ATI-study on Tax related Illicit Financial Flows In 2021, IBFD started a research project for the Addis Tax Initiative (ATI) consultative group 3 on Tax related Illicit Financial Flows (TIFFs). This study is supported and in conducted in collaboration with IBFD's Principal Associates and Researchers, amongst other third parties. The main topic in focus of this study is understanding and tackling tax-related Illicit Financial Flows (IFF).
PIBT course. IBFD training for DGT Indonesia (September 2023) Intermediate level training PIBT: A deeper understanding and practical application of various concepts. IBFD training for DGT Indonesia (25 – 27 September 2023)
Legal Writing & Drafting The LRA is drafting policy with respect to the application of tax legislation. Furthermore, the LRA is involved in litigation. These tasks require special skills in drafting texts that are clear, easily understandable and precise. This 5-day course was designed to improve the skills of participants in this field. The course combined theory and practice with a lot of time allocated to case studies.
Training: IBFD-URA Interpretation and Application of Tax Treaties 2022 Principles of International Taxation – First training under BuZa for the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Capacity Building programme. This was a 5-day training that place the 14, 15, 17, 18 & 21 February 2022.
Introduction to International Taxation and Tax Treaties Two 5-day IBFD Workshops on International Taxation and Tax Treaties conducted in Jakarta & Semarang, designed to provide participants with basic concepts of international taxation which also include the principles of double tax agreements. In order to enhance the understanding of the participating officers, the workshop offers also a possibility for discussions regarding international tax cases.
5-day seminar in NL for the Reformation Team of the Indonesian Directorate General of Taxation Officers 5-day seminar in IBFD for the PAJAK/MoF Tax Reformation Team (in cooperation with the NL Tax Administration) . The aim was to provide valuable contributions to Indonesian’s tax reformation process with regard to the reform process of the tax system, as it has been implemented in the NL, and as it is foreseen for the near future.
General Management of Programs 2021 (IBFD - MinBuZa) Pertains to the scoping, acquisition and preparation of projects under the IBFD-BuZa Framework. To grow and strengthen relationships between IBFD -MinBuZa and concerned third parties.
Donor coordination of tax capacity building projects 
Quality assurance of capacity building programmes
Program integrity through yearly reporting
Advanced Tax Treaties Workshop (2023) This was a 3-day face-to-face workshop from the 8-10 February 2023 in Arusha, Tanzania for 36 TRA officials.
Subscription to IBFD Tax Research Platform 2022 Annual Subscription for the IBFD database - Global Tax Explorer Plus - for a 2 year period starting 1 April 2022
Research Study: Tax Treaties - Analysis of Double Taxation Conventions In November 2020, a short research study on the overarching topic of International Tax Treaties was finalized by 2 senior experts. The analysis focused on Double Taxation Conventions affecting Indonesia and collaborators.
Training for Ethiopian Revenue Authorities: Principles of International Taxation 5-day Training for the Ethiopian Revenue Authorities, focusing on all relevant aspects relating to cross border activities of both individuals and companies. The training is designed to provide a structured overview of the provisions laid down in double taxation treaties and to address how these treaties may affect the provisions in the domestic tax legislation of Ethiopia.
Principles of International Taxation II (Online self-study course) 2023 This was the second training on Principles of International Business Taxation. This is a foundation course and 43 new NBR officials were enrolled for this certification. The study period started 15 January up until 12 May 2023.
Train-the-Trainer Program 2018 A pool of LRA trainers were trained in Monrovia with a threefold goal: (1) Strengthening the foundation of the LRA Tax Academy and gain commitment of future trainers in the development of its curriculum, (2) Training future trainers in developing training skills and (3) Training future trainers in developing training content
Workshop: Covid-19 Related Tax Matters This was the follow-up activity with the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) following the tax research completed prior and after the MOU. The conference was held to address the following topic: "Fiscal Policy in the Post-Covid-19 Crisis". There were focus group discussions prior to the conference and to conclude, a workshop seminar was held on 15-16 December 2020.
Auditing of High Net Worth Individuals (2023) f2f Training Training on “Auditing of High Net Worth Individuals”: 3 days  face-to-face training, for a total of 23 Tanzania Revenue Authority officials. The training was conducted from 13-15 Nov 2023 in Arusha, Tanzania
Train the trainer. NL Study Visit for the Uganda Revenue Authority (March 2023) A delegation of 6 Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) officials and 1 Uganda Ministry of Finance representative came for the 2nd phase of the “Train the Trainers” programme: The NL Study-Visit which took place in-house at IBFD, from 27th – 31st March 2023. The study-visit consisted of knowledge sharing activities and visits mainly with IBFD but also with collaborative partners. This project was done under the IBFD-BUZA URAPROG Capacity Building programme
Uganda Tax Authorities - BEPS Assessment Project 2023 The Uganda BEPS Assessment Tool Project kicked-off January 2023 with representatives from both the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and the Uganda Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MOPED). This entry  the 4 phases of the project. Phase 1 being the kick-off, Phase 2 - Questionnaire and Phase 3, the in-country visit in April 2023. Phase 4 costs  for drafting the report and submission of the Final Report to the Ugandan tax authorities.  The BAT Assessment project aims to help consolidate weak areas in the BEPS framework employed in Uganda currently.
IBFD - The Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) Tax Reform Programme (MoU) Discussions on the tax reform agenda for the Directorate General of Taxes of the Ministry of Finance, of the Republic of Indonesia
IBFD APCIT Programme 2023 15 Staff members of the Tanzanian Revenue Authority signed-up for the unique IBFD qualification - Advanced Professional Certificate in International Taxation (APCIT). The programme is designed to be followed online over a 6-month period (April to October 2023), and consists of a selection of IBFD online courses and webinars.
Framework Agreement 20/25 The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the IBFD concluded another Framework Agreement relating to the implementation of activities in the area of capacity building in taxation in Dutch partner countries from 2020-2025.
Illicit Financial Flows Study - Phase 2023 (February to June 2023) BUZA IFFATI -ATI-study on illicit financial flows 2020-2025: February to June 2023 preparation hours towards the General Assembly that took place in Lusaka, Zambia.
Participation of Bangladesh National Board of Revenue officers in a IBFD standard tax course: Principles Transfer Pricing Participation of Bangladesh National Board of Revenue officers in a 5-day IBFD standard tax course on Principles of Transfer Pricing. The course acquainted participants with the principles and methodologies of transfer pricing and then explores the application of these principles and methodologies to specific categories of intra-group dealings. The theoretical sessions are complemented by case studies that deal with the use of the principles and methodologies in practice.
BEPS Country Implementation 5-day workshop for the Zambia Revenue Authority and the Zambian Ministry of Finance, dealing with the BEPS project and the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related BEPS Measures (MLI). The workshop was attended by 15 participants
Enhancing Tax Compliance (2023) Online Training Enhancing Tax Compliance – This was a 3-day online live training from the 14-16 June 2023 for 30 enrolled TRA officials.
Taxation of Natural Resources 2019 This 5-day course is designed to provide the participants with analyses of international taxation issues related to agriculture and extractive activities. The course elaborated on the relevant international tax considerations in this field and explores how the related tax risks are managed. Examples showing the choices with respect to tax considerations related to agriculture, forestry and mining activities in other African countries were presented.
UG: Train the Trainers Workshop 2022 This was a 5-day workshop from 7-11th November 2022 in Kampala, Uganda. This course was for the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) under the BUZA Capacity Building Programme.
BuZa - IBFD Capacity Building Programme with Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) 2021 Discussions and preparations for continued trainings between IBFD and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). The URA Capacity Building programme training activities prior funded by USAID. As of 2022, the continuation of the IBFD-URA capacity building programme will be funded under MinBuZa.
General Management of Programs 2022 (IBFD - MinBuZa) Pertains to the scoping, acquisition and preparation of projects under the IBFD-BuZa Framework. To grow and strengthen relationships between IBFD -MinBuZa and concerned third parties.
Donor coordination of tax capacity building projects 
Quality assurance of capacity building programmes
Program integrity through yearly reporting
Training for Malawi Revenue Authority: Principles of Transfer Pricing 5-day training to build the capacity of the Malawi Revenue Authority staff in general and its Transfer Pricing team in specific by conducting an in-house course at the intermediate level for about 15 tax auditors in the field of Transfer Pricing.
Advanced Transfer Pricing Workshop I (2023) TRA Transfer Pricing Workshop I: Auditing Transfer Pricing Issues was a 3-day face-2-face workshop in Dar-el-salaam, Tanzania. This workshop took place from 17th – 19th May.
Tailored online course based on APCTP 2 2023 On 6 February a batch of 15 participants started the Transfer Pricing Certification II online course, they have 6 months to finalize it.
DGT -OECD International Tax Treaties Workshop 2022 Similar to 2021, This was an online workshop on Tax Treaties that was supported by the DGT in collaboration with the OECD, from 23 to 25 May 2022. One of IBFD’s tax experts delivered an online workshop on tax treaties. On average, 188 staff from Indonesia, Malaysia and New Guinea 
attended the event. Evaluations were very positive.
IBFD Training in Legal Drafting / Review of the draft Income Tax for the Bangladesh National Board of Revenue 5-day training program in Legal Drafting and Review of the Draft Income Tax for the Tax Policy Department of the Bangladesh National Board of Revenue. The aim of the program was to provide feedback on the legislative process so far and to assist in formulating an activity plan to tackle the gaps identified.
Framework Agreement The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the IBFD concluded a Framework Agreement relating to the implementation of activities in the area of capacity building in taxation in Dutch partner countries.
Joint IBFD - DGT International Tax Treaties Workshop 2020 This was the International Tax Treaties Workshop under DGT-IBFD reform agreement (MoU). The  workshop officially took place on 25-26 November 2020.
Audit & Investigation – online course (July 2023). Audit & Investigation – 100 Indonesia DGT officials were enrolled for the live online tailored training on Audit and Investigation. This training was a total of 5 half days from 24 -28 July 2023
Open Tax Course - Global VAT 2017 Three officials of the Liberia Revenue Authority participated in the 3-day Open Tax Course on Global VAT. The course discussed the basic principles of VAT/GST systems used by various developing countries and advanced economies. Throughout the course, a comparison between these different systems were provided in order to compare and contrast different regimes.
DGT Staff - IBFD APCIT Programme 2021 10 Staff members of the Directorate General of Taxes signed-up for the unique IBFD qualification - Advanced Professional Certificate in International Taxation (APCIT-4). The programme is designed to be followed online over a 6-month period (April to October 2021), and consists of a selection of IBFD online courses and webinars.
Anti Money Laundering and Tax Evasion (2023) f2f Training 3 days face to face training on Anti Money Laundering and Tax Evasion for Tanzania Revenue Authority for 22 participants. The training was conducted from 18 - 20 September in Arusha, Tanzania.
Proposal for Phase II - TP Intermediate Training for the Indonesian Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) Following the Phase I training in 2020, this was a subsequent training block for the DGT staff specializing in transfer pricing. The training is planned to take 6 months.
Tailored online course based on APCTP 1 2023 On 6 February a batch of 79 participants started the Transfer Pricing Certification I online course, they have 6 months to finalize it.
Emergency Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Response for Newly Displaced in Sortony in North Darfur and Protracted IDPS in Kalma camp, South Darfur. North Darfur:
As of March 6, 2016, over 102,700 civilians have been displaced from the Jebel Marra area in Sudan’s Darfur region due the erupted conflict and increased hostilities since mid-January 2016 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Abdul Wahid faction of the Sudan Liberation Army (SLA/AW) and people still continue to flee their homes to a relatively safe places where they feel they get security and protection. According to the UN and partners and the Government’s Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) report, these newly 102,700 people from Jebel Marra are displaced to various locations in North, Central and South Darfur. There is huge gap/need for WASH service for the newly displaced people in Sortony, in North Darfur. Oxfam is planning to address the WASH need for a total of 63,000 newly displaced people through provision safe water by trucking and establishing new water facilities. This new facilities create access to safe water for women, men, girls and boys at reasonable distance at a rate of at least least 5 l/p/d. Oxfam will also construct sanitation facilities for the newly displaced to have better sanitation and hygiene services. The sanitation facilities shall be constructed by taking into account the privacy, protection and the dignity the local people. 

South Darfur: 
This project is deigned to cover the most critical WASH service gap as well as to sustain the water, sanitation and hygiene services for the 50,000 conflict affected and vulnerable IDPs living in sectors 5, 6 and 7 of Kalma camp in South Darfur.  To cover the WASH service gap Oxfam will carry out construction of 2 new water facilities, rehabilitation of 2 water facilities and replacement of 2 diesel operated borehole water systems generators with solar power. In addition to address the gap in Sanitation and hygiene services, Oxfam will construct 200 new sanitation facilities to replace the filled/collapsed latrines through provision of latrines slabs, digging tools and superstructure materials for fencing, while the beneficiaries dig the latrines pits, lay the slabs and build the shelter. To address the problem related to sanitation and hygiene, Oxfam will conduct various awareness raising training sessions and campaigns focused on achieving positive attitudinal change on people behavior, practice and knowledge.