Partners

Kenya Revenue Authority

We are the pioneers in Africa having the first collaboration agreement signed with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to support knowledge transfer and capacity development. 

Capabuild

We have an ongoing collaboration agreement with Rotterdam's premier tax training centre to partner on capacity building projects to assist developing countries to build and develop their tax academies and tax programs with the purpose of increasing tax revenue and improving their investment climate. Together we have trained the:

  • Tax Appeals Tribunal (Kenya)
  • Botswana Unified Revenue Service
  • STAN Polytechnic of State Finance (PKN Stan University, Indonesia)

International Lawyers Project

We have partnered with ILP to advance economic justice through tax and the rule of law. We have worked together to design a training project on the taxation of extractives sector. Our Chair also sits on ILP's Advisory Board.

South Centre

We have an engagement with the South Centre to produce policy briefs focusing on key policy issues to support developing countries to effectively participate in international negotiating processes that are relevant to international taxation.

 

Funders

Foundation Open Society Institute

We have received over USD 400,000 in grant funding from FOSI to conduct research and improve capacity development through tax training programs.

GIZ

GIZ has supported us with EUR 49280 to conduct research on collective invesment vehicles. 

OSIEA

We have received USD 100,000 in grant funding from OSIEA to support research, clarity and participation in fiscal policy making on debt and human rights.

OXFAM

We have received USD 10,000 from Oxfam International to undertake a study on tax incentives and aggressive tax planning.

 

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Commitment to Financial Integrity and Anti Illicit Finance Practices

The Committee on Fiscal Studies is committed to the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, illicit financial flows, money laundering, bribery, and related financial misconduct. All individuals associated with our work, whether as staff, interns, consultants, or partners are expected to uphold these principles without exception. We wish to make clear that our institution does not knowingly engage with or provide platforms to individuals involved in corrupt practices, fraudulent activities, or violations of financial integrity standards. We categorically dissociate ourselves from any such conduct. We implement enhanced due diligence protocols for all prospective team members, including comprehensive background screening and verification of professional conduct. These measures apply across all roles and engagement types. Our work in fiscal governance, tax policy, and public finance demands unwavering commitment to legitimacy and transparency. We take this responsibility to our stakeholders, the organisations we serve, and the broader development community with utmost seriousness.