Presentation of the New Twinning Project in Azerbaijan

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EU Twinning Project on "Support to the Ministry of Taxes of Azerbaijan in the Field of Human Resource Development" implemented. In his keynote speech, the Minister of Taxes of Azerbaijan Mr. Fazil Mammadov expressed sincere gratitude to the European Union and EU Delegation in Azerbaijan, for assistance in implementation of the Twinning Project.

Speaking at the event, Deputy Tax Minister Sahib Alakbarov noted that the Ministry of Taxes puts a strong focus on improving tax legislation and tax administration, as well as constantly reviews international best practices in related field thereby ensuring that our work meets the highest global and European standards.

The Head of the EU Delegation to Azerbaijan, Ambassador Malena Mard, Head of the Project on behalf of the European Union - Head of Tax Research Centre of the Ministry of Finance of Spain, Mr. Gonzalo Gomez de Liano and Mr. Noel Claudon, Head of the Eastern Regional Tax Office of the Ministry of Finance of France, Mrs. Pilar de Enterra, Resident Twinning Adviser, Head of the Project on behalf of the Ministry of Taxes and advisor to Minister of Taxes Mr. Asaf Asadov presented detailed information about the project.

The Twinning Project was launched on September 1, 2014, and is expected to be implemented within 2 years in cooperation with tax administrations of Spain and France.

Three major accomplishments will be achieved due to implementation, as per the European Commission's experts input.
First, strategies for long-term multipurpose development strategy and development plan of human resources will be prepared. Second, up-to-date regulatory frameworks and set of methodological guidelines will be elaborated and implemented to ensure development and effective management of human resources in the Ministry of Taxes. Third, with a view to providing continual professional improvement of the staff in conformity with long-term development strategy and development plan of human resources, system of sustainable education and multistage training will be applied bearing in mind current practices of European Union and based on modern information technologies.

In conclusion, The Minister of Taxes of Azerbaijan Mr. Fazil Mammadov reiterated the important role of Twinning program and emphasized that these projects does not necessarily imply technical assistance, they also involve ongoing cooperation upon completion of the project between the relevant agencies of the countries. In this context, mentioned project will break new ground for new partnerships between tax service of Azerbaijan and tax administrations of France and Spain.

Event was attended by the European Union, United Nations, World Bank, International Finance Corporation representatives in Azerbaijan, also by Members of Parliament, representatives from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, higher education institutions and the mass media.