Staff Operational Guidelines On Dissemination Of Technical Assistance Information
Staff Operational Guidelines On Dissemination Of Technical Assistance Information

Author: International Monetary Fund. Legal Dept.

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2020-06-10

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1513547003

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The Staff Operational Guidelines on Dissemination of Technical Assistance Information have been updated to reflect the authority reserved to Fund management and TA recipients to provide explicit consent for the dissemination of TA information in scenarios not specifically envisaged in these guidelines.

Updated Framework on The Dissemination of Capacity Development Information
Updated Framework on The Dissemination of Capacity Development Information

Author: International Monetary Fund

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2022-02-02

Total Pages: 24

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The IMF’s capacity development (CD) information dissemination policy needs to adapt to a new landscape. The Fund is providing more CD and producing greater and more diverse types of CD-related information. Meanwhile, the external landscape has also evolved, as members, partners, and other CD providers increasingly expect greater transparency and access to information. This paper sets out envisaged reforms to further widen the dissemination and publication of CD information.

IMF Policies and Practices on Capacity Development
IMF Policies and Practices on Capacity Development

Author: International Monetary Fund

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2019-11-14

Total Pages: 13

ISBN-13: 1513520326

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This statement summarizes the IMF’s policies and practices with regard to the delivery of capacity development (CD) activities. It updates the 2014 Statement on IMF Policies and Practices on Capacity Development and reflects the conclusions of the 2018 Review of the Fund’s Capacity Development Strategy, approved by the Executive Board on November 14, 2018. The purpose of the statement is to consolidate the guiding principles endorsed by the Board with policies and practices that are within the authority of IMF’s management and are followed by staff in carrying out capacity development activities. The statement is expected to be of use to IMF staff, Executive Directors and their staff, country authorities, and donors. It also serves as a point of reference for future reviews of the IMF’s CD activities.

Belize
Belize

Author: International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2023-06-08

Total Pages: 54

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Belize is planning to transition to accrual accounting over the medium term. This reform is considered an advanced practice on the public financial management (PFM) spectrum and has been attempted by few regional comparators (Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Islands and Curacao). There is a strong commitment and enthusiasm for reform from the Treasury’s new leadership. The authorities want to improve transparency and accountability as well as shift their current focus on payments and reconciliations to include modern Treasury functions such as financial management, cash management and financial reporting. While full accrual practices may not be achieved in the short term, the reform presents opportunities for more efficient work procedures, greater cross-cutting collaboration, improved transparency, lower borrowing costs and the possibility to become a regional example.

Vietnam
Vietnam

Author: International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2023-04-28

Total Pages: 17

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This is a summary report concerning a remotely delivered capacity development (CD) activity by Mr. Joshua Aslett (IMF Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD), Mr. Andy Ditchfield and Mr. Steve Howlin (FAD Short Term Experts (STX)) to the General Department of Taxation (GDT) of Vietnam during the period September 22 to December 15, 2022. The purpose of this CD was to consolidate and build on the compliance risk management (CRM) theory training delivered in June 20211 by practically applying those CRM principles to the tourism sector to create a tourism sector compliance improvement plan (CIP). This remotely delivered activity will be followed by onsite assistance in February 2023 at which time the tourism CIP will be completed.

Republic of Armenia
Republic of Armenia

Author: International Monetary

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2023-01-30

Total Pages: 46

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This report reviews the Personal Income Tax in Republic of Armenia and identifies policy and administration options to support the introduction of a Universal PIT Declaration, as well as enhance the PIT’s revenue mobilization and equity. We discuss improvements of the PIT’s tax incentives, with a focus on the mortgage interest tax credit, and opportunities to make the PIT more progressive while preserving its revenue mobilization performance. Best practice administrative solutions are presented to facilitate the introduction of the Universal Declaration, including prefilling of information and organizational issues.

Republic of Slovenia
Republic of Slovenia

Author: International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2023-03-10

Total Pages: 39

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This report presents the estimates of tax gaps for corporate income tax (CIT) for non-financial corporations in Slovenia by applying the methodology of the IMF’s RA-GAP (Revenue Administration – Gap Analysis Program). This work is being undertaken under the context of the larger project designed to strengthen the administration of corporate income tax (CIT) by the Slovenian Financial Administration (SFA). Providing support towards building the capacity of the SFA to estimate and analyze the CIT gap will assist in achieving the overall goals of the project to: (i) strengthen core tax administration functions, and (ii) strengthen revenue administration, management, and governance arrangements.

Republic of Lithuania
Republic of Lithuania

Author: International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2023-05-23

Total Pages: 24

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The purpose of this report is to provide an assessment of the development of the STI HWI Compliance Strategy and progress in executing the implementation plan tasks, as well as FAD recommendations for the future success of the HWI compliance program. The report will first focus in section II on key components of fully developed HWI compliance strategies currently in place in a number of tax administrations. The report includes in section III FAD’s findings, and early recommendations to the STI for consideration in the implementation of their strategy. It identifies the achievements and progress made by the STI in implementing their HWI Compliance Strategy including the tasks in their implementation plan. Section IV sets out additional FAD recommendations to assist the STI in reaching a fully developed level in the management of their HWI segment.

Belgium
Belgium

Author: International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2023-05-17

Total Pages: 38

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This report presents the results of applying the RA-GAP VAT gap estimation methodology to Belgium for the period 2011-2021. The Revenue Administration Gap Analysis Program (RAGAP) methodology employs a top-down approach for estimating the potential Value-Added Tax (VAT) base, using statistical data on value-added generated in each sector. There are two main components to this methodology for estimating the VAT gap: 1) estimate the potential VAT collections for a given period; and 2) determine the accrued VAT collections for that period. The difference between the two values is the VAT gap.

Jamaica
Jamaica

Author: International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2023-06-28

Total Pages: 33

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Jamaica is highly exposed to multiple natural hazards, including tropical cyclones, floods, and droughts. Jamaica ranks 47th out of 191 countries in the 2023 Inform Risk index.1 Jamaica suffers from damaging winds, rain, and storm surges, especially during the tropical cyclone season. Over the coming decades, Jamaica is expected to experience more heatwaves, more irregular rainfalls that bring heightened hazards of droughts or flooding, stronger tropical cyclones, and raising sea levels. Intensified climate hazards interact with socioeconomic vulnerability in Jamaica—since infrastructure, population and tourism activities are concentrated in the coastal areas—amplifying climate related costs to the country’s physical assets, population, and the broader economy.