The Pacific Islands Tax Administrators Association (PITAA), with support from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the TADAT Secretariat, has commenced a five-day TADAT Good Practices Training in Nadi, Fiji.
Held from 20–24 April 2026 at the Tanoa International Hotel, the workshop brings together senior tax officials from 13 PITAA member countries to strengthen tax administration systems through practical, internationally recognised good practices.
Opening the workshop, PITAA Head of Secretariat, Mr. Petero Maivucevuce, highlighted the importance of effective diagnostic tools in today’s evolving tax environment.
“Our administrations face growing complexity, from higher compliance expectations to digital transformation and limited resources. TADAT provides a robust and practical framework to assess performance and guide reform priorities,” he said.
Mr. Maivucevuce also acknowledged DFAT’s ongoing support to regional capacity building.
“This workshop has been made possible through generous support from Australia, which also enables PITAA to provide targeted technical assistance to our members,” he noted.
The training, based on the TADAT Field Guide 2025, focuses on applying good practices across key areas such as compliance, risk management, and transparency, while promoting peer learning among participating countries.
Mr. Maivucevuce further highlighted recent regional progress, noting that:
“The removal of Fiji and Samoa from the EU blacklist reflects sustained reform progress and strong regional cooperation.”
He encouraged participants to actively engage and share experiences throughout the workshop, emphasising that collaboration remains central to strengthening tax systems across the Pacific.
The workshop is expected to enhance reform readiness and support improved governance, accountability, and revenue outcomes across PITAA member administrations.