About Maldives Tax Advocacy Network (MTAN)

The Maldives Tax Advocacy Network (MTAN) was established as a dedicated civil society platform to facilitate informed public participation in fiscal affairs. Through evidence-based advocacy, community outreach, and inclusive dialogue, MTAN seeks to elevate public understanding of taxation and contribute to a more transparent, accountable, and citizen-responsive fiscal landscape.

The Maldives has made significant progress in developing a comprehensive tax system within a relatively short period. As this system continues to mature, structured and meaningful community engagement in tax policy has become increasingly important. This reflects a growing recognition of global best practices where public engagement is fundamental to strengthen trust in fiscal institutions, enhance policy legitimacy, and promote voluntary compliance.

To act as a non-partisan platform for the community in tax and fiscal affairs through information, education, collaboration, & deliberation.

Mission

Core Values

Transparency and Accountability

Promoting tax and fiscal open data policy, evidence-based reporting, and public scrutiny to strengthen trust between citizens and the state.

Equity and Fairness

Advocating for a progressive, inclusive tax system that protects vulnerable groups and contributes to sustainable social development.

Evidence-Based Policy Engagement

Grounding all advocacy in rigorous analysis, empirical evidence, and international best practices to ensure highly credible public debates.

Collaboration and Partnership

Fostering constructive engagement with government institutions, practitioners, the private sector, civil society, and development partners.

Integrity and Independence

Operating with absolute professionalism, impartiality, and ethical standards to maintain sustained public confidence.

Core Pillars

Pillar I – Knowledge for Discourse (Information)

To decode complex fiscal policies and domestic/global tax developments for the Maldivian public.

Pillar II – Research & Analytics (Collaboration)

To produce independent, non-partisan, and empirical data that influences national tax policy and governance.

Pillar III – Community Engagement (Education)

To demystify the tax system, provide technical assistance, and cultivate financial literacy among citizens and marginalized groups.

Pillar IV – Stakeholder Dialogue (Deliberation)

To serve as the premier consensus-building platform connecting the tax authority, policy makers, practitioners, and the private sector.