Dialogue for Revenue Mobilisation for PACER Plus
27 Feb 2024 to 29 Feb 2024
Overview
The PACER Plus Implementation Unit (PPIU) is hosting a three-day Dialogue for Revenue Mobilisation for PACER Plus in Nadi, Fiji, targeting customs and tax administrations of PACER Plus parties and signatories. The collaborative effort involves key partners such as the Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO), the Pacific Financial Technical Assistance Centre (PFTAC), and the Pacific Islands Tax Administrators Association (PITAA).
With a focus on capacity building, the workshop empowers officials to manage revenues effectively, fostering knowledge sharing on best practices and encouraging strategic planning for short-term and long-term structural reforms.
Aligned with PACER Plus's goal of increasing regional trade, the workshop underscores commitment to regional collaboration. Anticipated outcomes include improved regulatory and policy reforms supporting Rules of Origin obligations and tariff commitments.
Day 1
| Day 1: Tuesday, 27 February 2024 | |||
| 9:00 - 9:30 |
Opening Formalities and Procedures
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| 9:30 - 10:00 | Group Photo and Morning Tea | ||
| 10:00 - 11:00 |
Session 1: Setting the scene; clarifying the context
OCO presentation available here |
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| 11:00 - 12:30 |
What is the impact of trade liberalisation for Pacific Island Countries Alipate Tavo of PPIU |
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| 12:30 - 13:30 |
Lunch |
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| 13:30 - 14:30 |
Session 2: Actions underway 1. Role of WTO Customs Valuation Presentation available here |
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| 14:30 - 15:00 |
Afternoon tea |
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| 15:00 - 16:00 |
2. Case studies - leveraging technology to increase revenue collection: Case of Vanuatu Presentation available here |
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| 16:00 - 16:15 |
Summary of key issues in Day 1 Alipate Tavo of PPIU and Joh Sam of OCO |
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Day 2
| Day 2: Wednesday, 28 February 2024 | |||
| 9:00 - 9:10 |
Recap of Day 1 Alipate Tavo of PPIU and John Sam of OCO |
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| 9:10 - 10:15 |
Session 3: Revenue Mobilisation in the Pacific 1. Objectives and outcomes of today's session Xavier Mitchell, Ministry of Finance Cook Islands |
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| 10:15 - 11:00 |
Session 4: What is Revenue Mobilisation and what is the role of revenue administrations? John McAlister, PFTAC Presentation available here Building Tax Capacity in Developing Countries here |
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| 11:00 - 11:30 |
Morning tea |
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| 11:30 - 12:00 |
Session 5: What the research tells us Options, levers, and opportunities Katrina Williams |
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| 12:00 - 13:30 |
Session 6: Introduction to opportunities and levers, showcasing the following: 1. Improving current performance - Xavier Mitchell |
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| 13:30 - 14:30 |
Lunch |
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| 14:30 - 15:30 |
Session 7: Can tax policy help? Case Studies |
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| 15:30 - 15:45 |
Session 8: Table time, what more do you want to know? Xavier Mitchell |
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| 15:45 - 16:30 |
Session 9: Questions and Answers Panellists: Katrina Williams, John McAlister, George Mow, and PIC representative(s) |
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| 16:30 - 16:45 |
Next steps Xavier Mitchell |
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| 16:45 |
Afternoon tea |
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Day 3
| Day 3: Thursday, 29 February 2024 | |||
| 9:00 - 9:10 |
Recap of Day 2 Xavier Mitchell |
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| 9:10 - 10:15 |
Session 10: Table Time - How can tax and customs work together to improve revenue mobilisation Xavier Mitchell |
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| 10:15 - 10:45 | Morning tea | ||
| 10:45 - 12:30 |
What are the priorities for each PIC? Country Presentations |
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| 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch | ||
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What support is needed? Country Presentations |
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| 14:30 - 15:00 |
Afternoon tea |
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| 15:00 - 16:00 |
How to maintain the dialogue and momentum for action? Partners |
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| 16:00 - 17:00 |
Evaluation and Closing |
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