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Tax & Fiscal Policy
Revenue policy for industrial development
10 weeks
Online with live sessions
Next Cohort: October 2026
Program Overview
The Tax & Fiscal Policy program addresses the strategic role of tax policy in supporting industrial development and economic transformation.
Participants develop expertise in tax system design, incentive structures, and international tax coordination.
The program emphasizes practical frameworks for balancing revenue needs with development objectives.
Certification
CFPS
Certified Fiscal Policy Specialist
Professional certification for tax and fiscal policy design for development.
Curriculum
Module 1
Tax System Design
- Tax policy fundamentals
- Corporate income taxation
- Consumption and trade taxes
- Natural resource taxation
Module 2
Tax Incentives & Industrial Policy
- Tax incentive design principles
- Special economic zones
- R&D and innovation incentives
- Investment tax credits
Module 3
International Tax & Competition
- International tax frameworks
- Transfer pricing and BEPS
- Tax competition and coordination
- Digital economy taxation
Module 4
Administration & Compliance
- Tax administration modernization
- Compliance and enforcement
- Tax expenditure analysis
- Revenue forecasting
Learning Outcomes
- Design effective tax systems for development
- Structure tax incentives aligned with industrial objectives
- Navigate international tax frameworks
- Modernize tax administration
- Analyze tax expenditures and tradeoffs
Who Should Apply
- Tax ministry and revenue authority officials
- Finance ministry tax policy staff
- Tax policy advisors
- International tax organization staff
- Tax law and policy researchers
Ready to advance your career in industrial statecraft?
Join a cohort of senior leaders from government, industry, and advisory roles. Applications for the October 2026 cohort are now open.