Tax Policy for Inclusive Growth Training Course

Tax Policy for Inclusive Growth Training Course

Introduction

Tax policy is a powerful tool for driving sustainable economic development, reducing inequality, and promoting inclusive growth. Tax Policy for Inclusive Growth Training Course equips participants with practical knowledge and analytical skills to design, evaluate, and implement effective tax reforms that foster social equity and fiscal sustainability. By focusing on progressive taxation, international tax cooperation, revenue mobilization, and digital economy taxation, the program empowers policymakers, tax administrators, and development practitioners to enhance revenue efficiency while safeguarding equity.

With a strong emphasis on global best practices, case studies, and real-world applications, the course provides a deep understanding of how tax policy shapes inclusive economic systems. Participants will explore contemporary issues such as climate taxation, wealth taxes, VAT reforms, tax incentives, and informal sector taxation. By the end of the program, attendees will be able to design fair, efficient, and growth-oriented tax systems that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and national development strategies.

Course Objectives

1. Analyze the role of tax policy in promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
2. Evaluate progressive taxation systems and their impact on reducing inequality.
3. Design tax reforms that align with fiscal sustainability and SDGs.
4. Apply international tax frameworks to combat tax evasion and avoidance.
5. Assess the impact of tax incentives on investment and inclusive growth.
6. Strengthen capacity in revenue mobilization for developing economies.
7. Explore digital economy taxation challenges and opportunities.
8. Examine VAT reforms and their implications for inclusive fiscal policy.
9. Develop strategies for wealth and property taxation to address inequality.
10. Integrate environmental taxation to support green growth.
11. Formulate effective approaches for taxing the informal sector.
12. Apply empirical evidence and case studies to evaluate tax reforms.
13. Enhance policy dialogue and stakeholder engagement in tax reform processes.

Target Audience

1. Government policymakers and tax administrators.
2. Economists and fiscal policy advisors.
3. International development organizations.
4. Financial sector regulators.
5. Civil society organizations working on tax justice.
6. Private sector tax consultants and advisors.
7. Academic researchers in economics and public policy.
8. Graduate students specializing in taxation and development.

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Tax Policy and Inclusive Growth

• Understanding tax policy principles for inclusive development.
• Fiscal sustainability and equity considerations.
• Tax systems and income redistribution mechanisms.
• Policy trade-offs between growth and equity.
• International perspectives on inclusive tax policy.
• Case Study: Tax reform and poverty reduction in Latin America.

Module 2: Progressive Taxation and Equity

• Concept and design of progressive tax systems.
• Personal income tax reforms for equity.
• Wealth and inheritance taxation.
• Measuring inequality reduction through taxation.
• Global examples of progressive tax structures.
• Case Study: Wealth tax implementation in France and Spain.

Module 3: Tax Incentives and Investment for Growth

• Types of tax incentives and their objectives.
• Risks of harmful tax competition.
• Evaluating cost-effectiveness of tax incentives.
• Policy frameworks for inclusive investment.
• Regional integration and tax competition.
• Case Study: Tax incentives and FDI in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Module 4: International Taxation and Global Cooperation

• OECD BEPS framework and global tax rules.
• Double taxation treaties and their implications.
• Combating tax avoidance and illicit financial flows.
• Corporate taxation in the digital economy.
• Cross-border revenue mobilization strategies.
• Case Study: Global Minimum Tax reform and G20 negotiations.

Module 5: VAT Reforms and Consumption Taxes

• Structure and design of VAT systems.
• Distributional impacts of VAT.
• VAT exemptions and their consequences.
• Efficiency vs. equity in consumption taxation.
• VAT reforms in developing countries.
• Case Study: VAT expansion and reforms in India.

Module 6: Informal Sector and Domestic Revenue Mobilization

• Challenges of taxing informal economies.
• Simplified taxation systems for small enterprises.
• Role of technology in improving compliance.
• Balancing administrative capacity and equity.
• Strategies to expand the tax base.
• Case Study: Presumptive tax regimes in Kenya.

Module 7: Green and Climate Taxation

• Role of environmental taxes in sustainable growth.
• Carbon taxation and emission trading schemes.
• Integrating climate goals into fiscal frameworks.
• Impact of green taxation on industries.
• International cooperation on climate finance.
• Case Study: Carbon tax policy in Sweden.

Module 8: Tax Policy Reform and Stakeholder Engagement

• Political economy of tax reform.
• Building consensus for equitable tax systems.
• Civil society’s role in tax justice advocacy.
• Communication strategies for policy acceptance.
• Monitoring and evaluation of tax reforms.
• Case Study: Stakeholder-driven tax reforms in South Africa.

Training Methodology

• Interactive lectures with practical insights from global experts.
• Case study analysis from developed and developing economies.
• Group discussions and role plays to simulate real policy dilemmas.
• Hands-on exercises using fiscal policy models and tools.
• Policy labs and simulations for designing inclusive tax reforms.
• Networking sessions for knowledge exchange and collaboration.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

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Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

 We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.