Dear Members,
As we bid farewell to the year 2024, my thoughts go to all our member tax administrations that contributed and supported CATA, with its newly appointed Executive Director since January 2024, in successfully bringing forward the mandate of the Association.
2024 has no doubt been another year with incredible events, with the main highlight being the 16th General Meeting and the election of new CATA Management Committee. Here we cannot forget the excellent job of members of the erstwhile Management Committee in providing the strategic direction and guidance during their tenure.
Throughout the year 2024, the CATA Secretariat in collaboration with its members organised numerous workshops, webinars and capacity-building activities on relevant tax-related topics for the benefit of all. Among these many activities, included a premiere of a new event, i.e. the Commissioners Connect – Chat Programme at the 44th CATA Technical Conference held in the beautiful island of Mauritius in October 2024. I am sure that the memorable moments from the conference which brought together tax administrators and experts from across the Commonwealth to explore how we can leverage digitalization to enhance tax systems are still being cherished by our members.
As we look forward to a new year, I am confident that with the sustained efforts of the new Management Committee, the Secretariat and member tax administrations, CATA will go from strength to strength in achieving new milestones.
On behalf of the CATA Management Committee and in my own name, I wish you all Merry Xmas and a happy New Year 2025 filled with good health, resilience and prosperity.
Mr. M. Sudhamo Lal, G.O.S.K, C.S.K
CATA Chairman