The Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) convened its Bi-Annual Management Committee Meeting  on 9 December 2025  in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia , graciously hosted by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia . The meeting brought together Heads of Tax Administrations and senior tax officials  to review progress, consider strategic priorities, and plan ahead for 2026 . Key agenda items included updates on the 2025–2026 Work Programme , engagement with partner and regi

As Kirsten concludes her secondment with the CATA Secretariat, we would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt thanks for...

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), in collaboration with the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (Global Forum), recently conducted specialized training for auditors as part of the Global Forum’s “Train the Trainer” Programme . Zambia is among the 55 countries participating in this year’s programme, reflecting the country's commitment to strengthening tax administration through international cooperation. National Trainers Leading the Way

CATA is pleased to announce that the Working Group on Cybersecurity has held its inaugural meeting today, marking a key milestone in advancing CATA’s strategic priority on cybersecurity and fraud resilience . Although the elected Chair, Mr Ravi Sankar of Barbados, was unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances, CATA Executive Director, Dr Esther A.P. Koisin, stepped in to facilitate the meeting. During the session, Mr Ismaila Jawara of The Gambia was elected as Vice Ch

In a proactive step towards cultivating tax awareness among youth, the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) —in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Human Resources —has launched the Tax Club Project  across secondary schools.  This forward-thinking initiative aims to instill a strong culture of tax literacy among students by establishing Tax Clubs  in schools. Rather than one-off awareness campaigns, these clubs are envisioned as ongoing platforms for learning, disc