SUPPORT TO THE TAX ORGANISATION ICEFI PHASE III - SUPPORT TO THE TAX ORGANISATION ICEFI PHASE III NE

The support from Sida is intended as a core support to ICEFIs activities implementing the Institute's Strategic Plan 2015-2021. Sida will, however, only support the Institute in 2015-2018 with the agreement expiring in 2019 referring to the rules that govern Sida when the strategy for development cooperation is about to expire.Two strategic objectives define ICEFIs workduring 2015-2021. The first goal is linked to knowledge-related production from their side of information, studies and analyzes that can promote sustainability, sufficient fiscal resources and the development of the countries in the Central America region. The second objective is linked to promoting dialogue and inclusion in the fiscal policy, which leads to ICEFI positions itself as an effective and reliable agent of change.Within the framework of the above ICEFI's work has four strategic commitments, and two operational results contribute to fulfil the aforementioned strategic commitments.Strategic results:1) Tax systems in Central America are heading towards sufficiency, simplicity and progressive taxation.2) Public spending in Central America is to be enforced more efficiently. 3) Central America is moving towards a fiscal policy that focuses on sustainability and sufficiency. 4) Central America is a more transparent region, with an empowered and participative citizenry in fiscal issues. Operational results:1) International research and fiscal outreach networks recognize ICEFI as a regional reference point. 2) Institutional consolidation at ICEFI.