Timo Voipio
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Behind the scenes of ATAF’s Joint Technical Committees, remarkable women are shaping Africa's fiscal future. Their expertise, leadership, and lived experiences bring a critical dimension to high-level tax discussions ensuring more inclusive and balanced outcomes. Read about…
[WEEKEND READ] ATAF’s Joint Technical Committees continue to deliver tangible results, equipping African countries with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to respond to today’s most pressing tax challenges. Learn more here: bit.ly/43rjswJ #ATAF
EU, Finland and Germany have supported awareness training of African Parliamentarians and journalists on illicit financial flows (IFF). Fair taxation policies can drive up Africa’s resource envelope. linkedin.com/posts/good-fin…
📷ICYMI 📷 “Africa loses billions annually to IFFs, draining at least $88.6 billion that could fund infrastructure and development. Parliamentarians must pass effective laws to address this, focusing on boosting accountability and transparency at the national level.” Our…
African and European leaders, policymakers, economists, and civil society actors have called for the establishment of a UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation to ensure fairer rules and greater African representation. This was during a High-Level Roundtable…
“International tax cooperation is not just a technical issue; it is a development imperative. By tackling illicit financial flows and reforming global tax systems, we empower African countries to mobilise domestic resources and reshape international financial architecture for…
"In 2025, our technical assistance teams have raised assessments to the tune of $14.3 million, and revenue collected is at $27 million." ATAF Executive Secretary Ms Mary Baine, in her opening remarks at the ATAF Side Event at FFD4 in Seville, emphasised how ATAF has empowered…
Excellent choice, ATAF!! 👏👏👏Safi sana, Mary!! Kila la kheri! Ubarikiwe! Tutashirikiana! 💚😀
A new chapter for ATAF. Today, 1st July 2025, Ms Mary Baine officially begins her tenure as Executive Secretary of the African Tax Administration Forum. She is poised to drive ATAF’s mission forward, championing fair, effective, and African-led tax systems.
🚨ATAF is proud to announce that the African Multidisciplinary Tax Journal (AMTJ) has been officially accredited by Scopus, one of the world’s leading abstract and citation databases for peer-reviewed literature, @Juta_ZA Learn more about the AMTJ's impact here:…
#FfD4 starts Monday in Seville—a decisive moment for rethinking how development is financed and governed. The challenge is not merely to mobilise more capital, but to direct financial flows toward resilient, inclusive and sustainable economies. Looking forward to contributing…
Very impressed about this! Bravo ATAF!!! 👏😀 And very happy to add that Government of Finland’s development co-operation has been co-financing ATAF’s important work through this entire period 2016-2025! 😀💚👏
Since 2016, ATAF's support has empowered African nations to raise over $5.13 billion through tax assessments, with more than $2.11 billion already collected—driving progress, accountability, and sustainable growth across the continent. #ATAF #RevenueMobilization #Africa