Format: Live instructor-led online training via Zoom / Microsoft Teams

Public Sector Revenue Mobilization and Tax Policy Training Course

Course Introduction

The Public Sector Revenue Mobilization and Tax Policy Training Course is designed to equip government officials, tax administrators, policymakers, economists, and public finance professionals with advanced knowledge and practical skills in domestic revenue mobilization, tax policy formulation, fiscal governance, and sustainable public finance management. The course focuses on strengthening tax administration systems, improving public revenue collection, enhancing fiscal sustainability, and developing efficient tax policies that support economic growth and national development objectives.

This comprehensive training explores modern approaches to revenue mobilization, including digital tax administration systems, tax compliance management, fiscal policy analysis, customs and excise management, non-tax revenue generation, and public financial governance. Participants will gain practical expertise in tax policy design, revenue forecasting, taxpayer compliance strategies, tax audits, fiscal decentralization, and the use of data analytics for effective revenue administration and financial decision-making.

The course further examines emerging trends in international taxation, digital economy taxation, green taxation policies, artificial intelligence in tax administration, and public sector financial reforms. Through practical case studies and policy simulations, participants will strengthen their competencies in developing effective revenue mobilization strategies, improving tax administration efficiency, enhancing taxpayer services, and promoting transparency and accountability in public financial management systems.

Course Objectives

1. To strengthen understanding of public sector revenue mobilization and tax policy frameworks
2. To enhance skills in tax administration and domestic revenue collection systems
3. To improve competencies in fiscal policy analysis and revenue forecasting
4. To develop expertise in tax policy design and public financial governance
5. To strengthen knowledge of digital taxation systems and e-revenue platforms
6. To improve taxpayer compliance management and tax audit techniques
7. To enhance skills in customs, excise, and non-tax revenue administration
8. To strengthen understanding of international taxation and digital economy tax reforms
9. To equip participants with practical skills in financial data analytics and revenue performance monitoring
10. To promote transparency, efficiency, and accountability in public revenue management systems

Organization Benefits

1. Improved efficiency in tax administration and revenue collection systems
2. Enhanced domestic revenue mobilization and fiscal sustainability
3. Strengthened taxpayer compliance and reduction of revenue leakages
4. Improved fiscal policy planning and evidence-based decision-making
5. Enhanced transparency and accountability in public revenue management
6. Better utilization of digital taxation systems and financial technologies
7. Improved customs and excise administration efficiency
8. Strengthened institutional capacity for tax audits and fraud prevention
9. Enhanced financial governance and public sector accountability systems
10. Increased organizational readiness for future tax reforms and digital finance transformation

Target Participants

• Tax administrators and revenue authority officers
• Ministry of finance and treasury officials
• Economists and fiscal policy analysts
• Government accountants and auditors
• Customs and excise officers
• Budget officers and public finance managers
• Internal auditors and compliance professionals
• ICT and digital taxation specialists
• Development partners and donor-funded project staff
• Local government revenue officers
• Monitoring and evaluation professionals
• Public administration and governance specialists

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Revenue Mobilization and Tax Policy

1. Principles and concepts of public sector revenue mobilization
2. Tax policy frameworks and fiscal governance systems
3. Types of taxes and revenue generation mechanisms
4. Public finance laws and taxation regulatory frameworks
5. Fiscal decentralization and local government revenue systems
6. Case study on tax policy reforms and revenue mobilization strategies

Module 2: Tax Administration and Revenue Collection Systems

1. Tax administration structures and operational frameworks
2. Domestic tax collection systems and compliance management
3. Taxpayer registration and taxpayer services management
4. Revenue collection procedures and enforcement mechanisms
5. Tax administration performance monitoring and reporting systems
6. Case study on improving tax administration efficiency and compliance

Module 3: Fiscal Policy Analysis and Revenue Forecasting

1. Fiscal policy formulation and macroeconomic management
2. Revenue forecasting techniques and economic trend analysis
3. Tax elasticity and revenue performance evaluation
4. Budgeting and public expenditure coordination with revenue systems
5. Data-driven fiscal policy and revenue analysis tools
6. Case study on fiscal forecasting and public revenue planning

Module 4: Digital Taxation Systems and Financial Technology

1. Electronic tax administration and e-filing systems
2. Digital payment systems and automated revenue collection platforms
3. Artificial intelligence and data analytics in tax administration
4. Blockchain and digital innovation in revenue management
5. Cybersecurity and data protection in digital tax systems
6. Case study on digital tax transformation and smart revenue systems

Module 5: Customs, Excise, and Non-Tax Revenue Management

1. Customs administration and border revenue management
2. Excise duty systems and compliance monitoring
3. Non-tax revenue generation and public resource mobilization
4. Trade facilitation and customs modernization strategies
5. Fraud detection and anti-smuggling enforcement mechanisms
6. Case study on customs reforms and non-tax revenue optimization

Module 6: Emerging Trends and Strategic Leadership in Tax Policy

1. International taxation and cross-border tax compliance frameworks
2. Taxation of the digital economy and e-commerce platforms
3. Green taxation and environmental fiscal policy reforms
4. Strategic leadership in public revenue and fiscal governance
5. Future trends in digital taxation and smart revenue administration
6. Case study on innovative tax reforms and sustainable revenue mobilization strategies

General Information

1. Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.
2. Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.
3. Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.
4. Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).
5. Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.
6. Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.
7. Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.
8. Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.
9. Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.
10. Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.
11. Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.
12. Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.
13. Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.
14. Website: Visit our website at www.fdc-k.org for more information.