African Tax Administration Forum and International Institute for Sustainable Development Sign Cooperation Agreement to Strengthen Domestic Resource Mobilization

Seville, Spain – The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) have signed a new cooperation agreement to support stronger tax policy and administration, especially in the mining sector.

The new Memorandum of Understanding outlines how ATAF and IISD will collaborate to enhance domestic resource mobilization through policy development, research, capacity building, technical assistance, knowledge sharing, and peer learning. The partners signed the agreement during the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development.

This agreement builds on years of collaboration. ATAF has worked with the IISD-hosted Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) to improve how governments collect revenue from mining. For example, ATAF and IGF’s work has recently helped Zambia improve mining revenue collection. They have also delivered training to hundreds of tax and revenue officials and published joint research, including The Future of Resource Taxation: 10 Policy Ideas to Mobilize Mining Revenues. 

Quotes

• “As Africa works to increase domestic resource mobilization, collaboration is key. This agreement with IISD marks a significant step forward in supporting our member countries in designing and implementing effective, fair, and context-specific tax policies—particularly in high-potential sectors such as mining. We are building on an already strong foundation of collaboration, having worked closely with IISD through the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining (IGF), particularly on initiatives such as the Future of Resource Taxation project. Through joint applied research, statistical analysis, and technical support, this partnership will deepen our shared efforts to generate evidence-based solutions, enhance transparency, and drive reforms that respond to the realities of African economies. It reaffirms ATAF’s commitment to supporting member countries in advancing their domestic resource mobilization priorities in a way that is both strategic and sustainable.” 
  Mary Baine, Executive Secretary, ATAF

   

• “ATAF has always been a great partner for IISD. Our work together has proven impactful in Africa and beyond. We look forward to deepening our relationship to strengthen our impact on domestic resource mobilization under this new agreement.”
  Nathalie Bernasconi-Osterwalder, Vice-President, Global Strategies and Managing Director, Europe, IISD 

Media Contacts

• Nshimiyimana Fikiri 
  Manager: Communications and Marketing, ATAF
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  +27 (0)63 689 3901

• Lauren George
  Communications Officer, IISD
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  0033682462094

About ATAF

The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) is a platform that brings together African tax administrations to engage in mutually beneficial discussions and capacity-building initiatives. ATAF works toward promoting efficient and effective tax systems that contribute to the sustainable development of African nations.