CATA 46 Annual Heads Meeting & Technical Conference 2026, Arusha, Tanzania

On 25–26 August 2026, the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA), the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) and the International Growth Centre (IGC) brought together members of the CATA Artificial Intelligence Taskforce in Dar es Salaam for a two-day practical bootcamp on using artificial intelligence, data analytics and digital tools to support smarter, fairer tax compliance. The central takeaway was that adopting AI well requires administrations to think deeply a

We have recently refreshed our Code of Conduct, bringing together Inland Revenue’s specific obligations with the Code of Conduct for the Public Sector into one clear document. While the format may have changed, the expectations certainly have not changed. The same high standards of integrity and conduct continue to apply across everything we do at Inland Revenue. Whether it’s protecting customer information, managing conflicts of interest, or navigating day-to-day situations,

The Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) extends its warmest congratulations to Ms Fathimath Ameeza on her appointment as Commissioner General of Taxation of the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) on 16 July 2026. Ms Ameeza brings to the role more than two decades of public sector experience and a deep understanding of tax administration in the Maldives. Having been part of MIRA since its establishment in 2010, she has played a pivotal role in the Autho

The rapid expansion of the digital economy has transformed the way businesses and consumers access services across borders. From streaming entertainment and cloud computing to online advertising and software subscriptions, digital services are increasingly becoming part of everyday economic activity. For governments, this growth has created a new challenge: how to ensure that digital transactions contribute fairly to national revenues. Rwanda is responding to this global tren