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VITARA - Reform Management Fundamentals: Setting up a Reform Program (VITARA-RMF)

VITARA-RMF

To help tax administration leaders embark on a reform journey, this course explains key concepts of reform management, the process of developing a tax administration reform program, the key management and governance arrangements of tax administration reforms, as well as tax administration reform project management.  
 
This course is a joint initiative of four international organizations: Inter-American Center of Tax Administrations (CIAT), Intra-European Organisation of Tax Administrations (IOTA), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

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    Target Audience

    Executives and senior managers in tax and revenue administrations, and ministries dealing with the design of tax administration reform programs and reform projects.

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    Qualifications

    Access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection and a Google Chrome web browser is essential.

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    Course Objectives

    This module aims to give you a good grounding in what tax administration reform is, why it is important, what is involved in implementing it, and who should be involved in the reform process. Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: 

    • Define key terms related to reform management. 
    • Identify the steps involved in developing a reform program and the relationship between a tax administration’s strategic plan and reform program.  
    • Recognize the management and governance infrastructure required to ensure reforms are delivered on time, within budget, and of acceptable quality, along with the roles and responsibilities of key players. 
    • Understand how to prepare and execute a reform project plan, outlining the five key phases of a project.  
    • Draft project plans and other documents.
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    Upcoming Offering

    Start date End date Location Delivery Method Session No. Primary & (Interpretation) language Apply
    May 1, 2024 April 15, 2025 Course conducted online Online Training OL 24.194 English Apply online by April 1, 2025
    May 1, 2024 April 15, 2025 Course conducted online Online Training OL 24.195 French Apply online by April 1, 2025
    May 1, 2024 April 15, 2025 Course conducted online Online Training OL 24.196 Spanish Apply online by April 1, 2025
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