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Enhancing Policy Planning Capacity for Tax Officials: A Joint Training Program between the IMF and the General Department of Taxation

On July 9, 2024, the General Department of Taxation (GDT) in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) organized a face-to-face and online training program for department heads and branch heads of local tax departments. The program aims to enhance the leadership and management capacity of tax officials to meet the requirements of modern tax management and international integration.
 

1. Objectives

Raise awareness of the role and responsibilities of leaders in building a team of officials for strategic leadership and management at all levels of the tax industry at the level of the tasks.

Share international experience on leadership and management skills in the field of taxation.

Provide the necessary knowledge and skills for tax leaders in strategic planning, change management, and meeting international integration requirements.

2. Content

Topic 1: Role of Senior Leaders in Strategic Planning and Management

  • Analyze the context of modern tax management and international integration trends.
  • Identify the roles and responsibilities of senior leaders in tax strategy planning.
  • Effective tax strategy building skills.
  • Tax strategy implementation management skills.

Topic 2: Role of Senior Leaders in Change Management

  • Analyze the nature and characteristics of change in organizations.
  • Leadership skills in effective change management.
  • Communication and persuasion skills in change management.
  • Skills to resolve obstacles and challenges in the process of innovation.

3. Organization Form

The program is organized directly at the GDT headquarters and online at the bridges of 63 local tax departments with up to 1,039 trainees. 

Trainees are taught by IMF experts with extensive practical experience in the field of tax leadership and management.

4. Expected Outcomes

After completing the training program, trainees can:

  • Grasp the roles and responsibilities of leaders in building a team of officials for strategic leadership and management at all levels of the tax industry.
  • Apply the acquired leadership and management knowledge and skills to practical work.
  • Enhance strategic planning and change management capacity to meet international integration requirements.

5. Significance

The training program is a practical activity that contributes to improving the leadership and management capacity of tax officials. Thereby, contributing to improving tax management efficiency, building a professional, incorruptible, innovative tax industry, better serving the socio-economic development of the country.