Training Program

This introductory-level workshop is designed for senior officials, managers, and executives from regional tax administrations from SARTTAC member countries who are (or will be) involved in, or responsible for international tax administration-related issues in their organization. Senior officials working in strategy formulation, program design, compliance risks management, international tax affairs, audit, and exchange of information would benefit from the program the most.

There are no qualification requirements for participation.

This workshop is part of a broader capacity development (CD) program by the IMF Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD). The program (Strengthening International Tax Administration) presents key concepts of international tax administration, highlights international tax compliance risks and treatment strategies, introduces participants to the main challenges developing country tax administrations currently face in international tax administration, and presents the basic management, organizational, and administrative good practices that-along with a strong policy and legal framework-could enable tax administrations to address those challenges.

The CD program includes the in-person workshop at the IMF South Asia Regional Training and Technical Assistance Center in New Delhi, scheduled for March 23-27, 2026, and four virtual webinars between March and May 2026 (dates to be confirmed). Participation in the full program-both the in-person and virtual components-is required.

A central feature of the CD program and the workshop is the introduction and practical application of the IMF's Framework for International Tax Administration Strengthening (FITAS) tool. FITAS provides a structured approach for assessing institutional capacity, identifying gaps, and prioritizing reforms in international tax administration. Participants will learn how to use FITAS for diagnostic assessments and strategic planning, and explore how it supports their capacity development efforts.

The workshop's approach is strategic and introductory in nature; it is not designed to elaborately cover international tax technical issues. While it focuses on tax administration, a few sessions will include presentations on the tax policy and legal aspects of international taxation. The workshop program combines sessions on fundamental issues with presentations on more advanced, practical topics and global developments. Lectures will provide opportunities for Q&A and peer-to-peer sharing of experiences, including interactive exercises applying the FITAS framework.