Revenue Administration - Fiscal Year 2027
Algeria
Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment Tool (TADAT) Training (May 3-7)
At the request of the Director General of the Algerian Directorate General of Taxation (DGI), METAC conducted a Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment Tool (TADAT) training in Algiers, Algeria. The activity introduced TADAT to the DGI and to build institutional capacity to understand, interpret, and apply the methodology outlined in the Tax TADAT Field Guide 2025. The training strengthened officials’ understanding of good international practices and clarified the evidentiary requirements for a TADAT assessment.
Jordan
Preparing for Jordan’s TADAT Assessment (July 26-30)
The mission delivered a five-day training program on the Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment Tool (TADAT) for 23 senior managers and staff of Jordan’s Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD). Using Arabic-language materials provided by the TADAT Secretariat, the training covered all nine TADAT Performance Outcome Areas (POAs) through interactive sessions and practical assessment exercises. The training strengthened participants’ understanding of the TADAT methodology, assessment process, and scoring approach, helping prepare the authorities for the upcoming TADAT assessment mission scheduled for 18 October to 1 November 2026.
Lebanon
Support the MoF on IT Stabilization (June 22-July 3)
This duty station-based activity supported the Ministry of Finance (MoF) in advancing the implementation of electronic filing services for the remaining off-line tax returns in Lebanon, notably for banking, insurance, and partnerships. The activity provided advice on incorporation of concepts demonstrated during previous activities within the MoF’s existing e-filing platform. Technical constraints were reviewed, including validation-rule issues linked to alphanumeric fields. Guidance was also provided on the governance arrangements, sequencing, and priority actions needed to advance the broader IT stabilization agenda.
Libya
Review of functioning of core revenue administration processes (June 8-25)
A diagnostic mission in February 2026 found that the Libyan Customs Authority (LCA) had adopted a 2026–2029 Strategic Plan, but lacked an implementation framework, detailed action plan, clear responsibilities, and measurable key performance indicators (KPIs), limiting effective monitoring and execution. This hybrid CD activity supported the translation of the strategy into an actionable and monitorable reform program, delivered through one week of remote technical work to develop draft action plan and KPI elements, followed by a one‑week in‑person offsite workshop to validate and finalize outputs with LCA managers, ensuring both technical rigor and ownership.
Strengthening Operational Planning (April 29 - May 15)
METAC supported the Libyan Tax Administration (LTA) in strengthening operational planning and monitoring to advance the implementation of its strategic plan. A pilot-based approach was adopted, centered on the launch of the Large Taxpayer Office (LTO) in Tripoli and ongoing digitalization reforms. The mission introduced practical approaches to operational planning across filing, payment, and taxpayer services for the LTO, enabling the LTA to translate strategic objectives into structured activities, resource requirements, and measurable outcomes. This represents an important step toward establishing a more results-oriented approach to implementation, with the LTO serving as a platform for testing and scaling modern administrative practices.
Morocco
Revenue Administration Tax Gap Analysis (May 20-July 26)
The Moroccan General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) prepared a comprehensive revenue administration tax gap analysis for value added tax (VAT) and corporate income tax (CIT) covering the period 2014–2025. METAC helped establish the analytical foundation for VAT and CIT gap estimation. The mission worked with DGI to identify and assess data sources, review data quality and availability, provide training on tax gap methodologies, and prepare the datasets, templates, and parameters required for both top-down and bottom-up tax gap estimation approaches, with a focus on the top-down VAT gap estimate. The activity forms part of the post-TADAT reform agenda and aims to strengthen the production and operational use of tax gap estimates within the DGI's compliance risk management (CRM) framework.
Assist in RA GAP Estimation (Field Based) (June 29-July 10)
Following remote preparatory work, this field-based phase of the hybrid activity supported the Moroccan General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) in completing the top-down value added tax (VAT) gap assessment using FAD’s revenue administration gap analysis program (RA-GAP) VAT Gap Estimation Model (VGEM). The assessment indicates a broadly declining VAT gap trend over the period. The CIT gap analysis is scheduled for implementation later in this fiscal year, and will rely primarily on a bottom-up approach.
Support to the Implementation of e-invoicing (May 4-12)
The General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) has completed the internal development of an end-to-end e-invoicing system, called FATOURA. The platform is ready for operational deployment and covers the full end-to-end e-invoicing process. METAC supported the DGI in developing an implementation plan for the roll-out of the e-invoicing system with timelines. This included go-live preparation of the end-to-end e-invoicing system, validation of phased rollout options, and advice on the certification framework, governance arrangements, and communication and change management. The end-to-end system is ready for deployment, and an implementation plan was developed.
Syria
Diagnostic assessment of Syria’s customs and tax administration (June 10-21)
The first METAC-FAD diagnostic assessment of Syria’s customs administration helped establish a shared understanding of the key institutional, legal, and operational challenges facing the General Authority for Borders and Customs (GABC). Based on the findings, the mission and GABC agreed on a sequenced reform plan that includes review of the new customs law, development of secondary legislation, a roadmap for transitioning from specific to ad valorem tariffs, and strengthened collaboration with the General Commission for Taxes and Fees. The mission also clarified priority capacity development needs and provided a framework for future METAC and FAD engagement in support of customs modernization.
Developing a Tax Administration Reform Plan for Syria (June 10-21)
The mission conducted a diagnostic assessment of Syria’s tax administration to support the development of a prioritized reform plan for the General Commission for Taxes and Fees (GCTF). The review covered institutional arrangements and core tax administration functions and identified significant weaknesses in governance, human resources, digitalization, data quality, compliance management, and taxpayer services. Based on these findings, the mission developed a sequenced and actionable reform plan for implementation over the next 24 months and emphasized the importance of establishing a strong reform governance framework to coordinate, monitor, and drive implementation of the reform program.
Review tax Laws 3rd review (May 5-22)
The mission reviewed the tax administration provisions included in the draft tax legislation and provided recommendations to support the development of a modern and coherent tax procedures framework. The recommendations focused on harmonizing procedures across taxes and introducing international good practices in taxpayer registration, record keeping, information powers, self-assessment, audit, dispute resolution, payment and collection, and penalties.
West Bank and Gaza
Compliance Risk Management (April 13 - May 22)
In April–May 2026, METAC delivered a remote capacity development (CD) activity to the Palestinian Authority’s tax administration focusing on Compliance Risk Management (CRM) and debt collection. The workshops introduced the CRM framework and compliance cycle, strategies to prioritize large taxpayers, the Risk Differentiation Framework, and modern arrears management practices. Practical examples were used to illustrate application to large taxpayer risks. The activity will be continued in June–July to support the development of a focused compliance strategy aimed at improving short-term revenue performance.
Developing a focused compliance strategy to improve short-term revenue performance (June 6 - July 28)
This (desk-based) follow-up activity builds from prior support in April–May 2026, providing targeted training on Compliance Risk Management (CRM) and debt collection. Its primary objective is to support the Palestinian Authority’s tax administration in developing a focused compliance strategy to improve short-term revenue performance. The activity will operationalize earlier training by assisting the authorities in applying key CRM and debt collection concepts to their own data and institutional constraints. In line with the authorities’ request, it will emphasize translating these principles into a practical and prioritized compliance strategy.
Yemen
Development of a digital transformation roadmap (July 16-23)
The mission assisted the General Taxation Department (GTD) in developing a Digital Transformation Roadmap to support revenue mobilization and the modernization of tax administration. The mission assessed GTD’s institutional arrangements, core tax administration functions, data environment, and technology landscape, identifying challenges related to fragmented taxpayer information, limited digital services, manual processes, and weak management information. Based on these findings, the mission developed a future-state vision, target operating model, phased Digital Transformation Roadmap, and reform governance framework to guide GTD’s modernization efforts and support the transition to a more digital, risk-based, and taxpayer-focused administration.
