As a pillar of the Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Mechanism (BRITACOM), since its establishment in April 2019, the Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Capacity Enhancement Group (BRITACEG) is a multilateral institution dedicated to tax administration capacity building.

Purpose

The BRITACEG, by providing training courses, conducting research, and offering technical assistance, aims to establish a practical platform for mutual learning, knowledge sharing, capacity building, and collaborative governance among tax administrations of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) jurisdictions, international organizations, industry, and academia so as to enhance their tax cooperation and tax administration capacities, to better support the development of a growth-friendly tax environment, thereby transforming the BRITACOM into a major contributor in shaping the global tax governance system.

Organizational Structure

The Director of the BRITACEG, as the highest-ranking executive, is responsible for the overall planning of the BRITACEG’s work projects. The BRITACEG Director is appointed by the BRITACOM Council and serves a threeyear term. The BRITACEG Office, working together with the BRITACOM Secretariat as a joint office in Beijing, is dedicated to the operation of the Belt and Road Initiative Tax Academies (BRITAs) and other capacitybuilding activities.

 
Members

Members of the BRITACEG are Member Tax Administrations and Observer Tax Administrations of the BRITACOM Council that voluntarily join the BRITACEG with their existing training institutions. For those that do not have training institutions, they can contribute to the BRITACEG development in other ways as appropriate. Members of the BRITACEG are allowed to participate in or give advice on the BRITACEG training, research and technical assistance, provide resources and benefit from the BRITACEG achievements. There are currently 20 members in the BRITACEG. 

Partners

Jurisdictions, international organizations, academic institutions, international businesses, and other stakeholders which acknowledge the BRI may become partners of the BRITACEG with permission of the BRITACOM Council. Partners of the BRITACEG can give advice on the BRITACEG training, research and technical assistance, and share resources with the BRITACEG. There are currently 14 partners in the BRITACEG. 

Next, the BRITACEG will continue to collaborate with all stakeholders to carry out its work with due diligence. Firstly, the BRITACEG will continue to strengthen curriculum development. The BRITACEG will persistently refine and enhance its online courses by adding multilingual subtitles, reinforcing the application of the curriculum system across the BRITAs, and creating more learning opportunities and resources for tax officials in relevant jurisdictions. Additionally, the BRITACEG will invite a broader range of participants to join the BRITACEG’s training programs and continue to expand its influence. Secondly, the BRITACEG will develop management measures for lecturers. The BRITACEG will study and formulate the“ BRITACEG Faculty Management Regulations”, enhance the management of the faculty team, clarify the management systems regarding lecturers’ rights and responsibilities, evaluation mechanisms, and selection and exit procedures. This will ensure that the BRITACEG’s management of experts and lecturers is more scientific and effective, thus better leveraging the strengths of the expert and lecturer teams. Thirdly, the BRITACEG will follow up and expand the tax academies. The BRITACEG will maintain close communication with relevant tax authorities and international organizations to discuss the specifics of establishing new academies and expedite the construction progress. Simultaneously, to further broaden the coverage and meet the capacity-building needs of more jurisdictions, the BRITACEG will explore the potential for expanding other tax academies. Fourthly, the BRITACEG will continue to enhance communication and cooperation among tax academies, tax authorities, and international organizations. Regular exchange activities, thematic seminars, and tax training programs will be organized to facilitate the sharing of resources such as lectures, courses, and other materials, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of cooperation. Looking ahead, the BRITACEG will continue to uphold the principles of open cooperation, mutual benefit, and win-win outcomes. The BRITACEG will provide solid support and build convenient bridges for all parties to jointly promote in-depth exchanges and cooperation. By working together with all stakeholders, the BRITACEG aims to build a growth-friendly tax environment and promote the capacity-building of all parties. Through relentless efforts and sincere cooperation, the BRITACEG is determined to achieve win-win and shared development, thus writing a new chapter of cooperation in tax administration among jurisdictions participating in the BRI.