The platform for collaboration on tax : concept note

Strengthening tax systems - policy and administration - has emerged as a key development priority, being a core part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) framework and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda. The international organizations (IOs) already provide extensive support to countries' tax efforts in capacity building, policy reform, standard setting and implementation, policy dialogue and knowledge sharing. Yet significant additional tax revenues, raised in fair and efficient ways, are required to meet the global development challenges. The IOs welcome the increased emphasis on taxation, recognize their responsibility to further support countries' efforts, and see deepening their collaboration and cooperation as an essential component of strengthening tax systems.