Influence and Intervention 

 

 

CFS members have a growing international presence. Our members have been invited to regional and international meetings. They have given advice and shared views on tax and development at various international decision making circles. Bosire Nyamori has been leading engagements with the UN Tax Committee and OECD. Attiya Waris engages with the UN General Assembly, UNCTAD, OHCHR and UNECA. Lyla Latif leads on engaging with the UN Economic and Financial Committee (Second Committee), UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa, UNDP and the East Africa Law Society. Our interns join us during our meetings so as to benefit from international exposure and networking.

CFS has shared its concerns on international taxation with the OECD, UN Tax Committee, Government of Kenya and the UN Independent Expert on Foreign Debt,  addressing and giving input on:

Our senior researcher; Dr. Attiya Waris is the current United Nations Independent Expert on Foreign Debt, other International Financial Obligations and Human Rights

Our Chair: Dr. Lyla Latif is an appointed member of the Tax Law Committee of East Africa Law Society to review and promote improvements in tax law and procedure for the Eastern Africa region.

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.