Multilateral Engagement

In 2023, The African Union Commission and the ATAF extended their cooperation by officially signing a Memorandum of Understanding.

The signing of the MoU marked a significant step in strengthening the cooperation on tax policy and improving tax administration – all aimed at mobilising domestic resources in Africa and achieving Agenda 2063. In addition, the two organisations continue to work on rolling out the work plans of strategies to combat illicit financial flows (IFFs) and bring the African voice on tax matters to global discussions. 

ATAF will continue to actively participate in the remaining technical design work of the Inclusive Framework on Pillar One and Pillar Two. These rules are a step in the right direction to address the current imbalance in the global allocation of taxing rights that favours residence (developed) countries and in addressing artificial profit shifting out of African by some multinational enterprises.  However much more needs to be done on these issues.