CERCLE DE RÉFLEXION ET D'ÉCHANGE DES DIRIGEANTS DES ADMINISTRATIONS FISCALES

Introduction

– Catherine Lemesle

A word from the general secretary

Le Cercle de Réflexion et d’Échange des Dirigeants des Administrations fiscales, is an international association bringing together the leaders of 31 tax administrations (30 members and 1 associate member). Created in 1982 and with 40 years of experience, CREDAF is recognized as a major player both in supporting its members and in the partnerships it has established with the international organizations for which it has become today a full partner.

CREDAF's actions

Each year, CREDAF organizes nearly ten international events: annual conference, director seminars, working groups, training seminar(s) and other thematic meetings. Each CREDAF action is led by high-level experts working in the tax administrations of its members. Rich and complete documentation is made available to participants on the theme covered, and all debates give rise to written summaries.

Partnerships

CREDAF has established contacts with international organizations for which it has today become a full partner. Thus, to date, it has concluded six cooperation agreements with the CIAT (2013), the OECD (2015), the former “Development Strategy and Public Finance” Unit of the UNDP (2016), the OIF, ( 2017), FERDI (2017) and the École des Mines de Paris (2017).

In addition to these partnerships, CREDAF is a founding member of the Network of Tax Organizations (NTO) and is one of the organizations supporting the Addis Ababa Tax Initiative (ATI).

These partnerships make it possible to implement concrete actions for the benefit of its member countries.

Exchanges

CREDAF is also and above all a privileged framework for the exchange of experiences, the sharing of good practices and the opportunity to deepen or establish regional and international cooperation, with a view to helping its members better cope. to new challenges. All in a spirit of conviviality and fraternity recognized by all. I am proud and honored by the responsibilities entrusted to me within this great international organization that is CREDAF.

 

LE SECRÉTARIAT DU CREDAF ET LE COMMISSAIRE AUX COMPTES

Ismaila Diallo, Chargé de mission

Compte tenu du développement des activités du CREDAF ces dernières années, l’Association a souhaité renforcer la structure de son Secrétariat général. Par suite, M. Ismaïla DIALLO a été nommé Secrétaire général Adjoint du CREDAF lors de la 33ème Assemblée générale qui s’est tenue le 22 mai 2017 à Lomé, au Togo, en marge du 32ème colloque international du CREDAF. Après l’expiration de son second mandat en qualité de Secrétaire général adjoint, M. DIALLO a été nommé Chargé de mission le 17 juin 2025, lors de l’Assemblée générale de Kinshasa (RDC).

Principal Inspector of Taxes and Lands within the Senegalese tax administration, Mr. DIALLO was previously Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Planning of Senegal, before joining CREDAF as Project Manager permanent, since November 7, 2016.

Pascal GEOHAGHIAN, Commissaire aux comptes

Pascal GEOHAGHIAN a été nommé Commissaire aux comptes du CREDAF lors de l’Assemblée générale qui s’est tenue le 17 juin 2025 à Kinshasa (RDC). Il ne fait pas partie de l’équipe du CREDAF à proprement parler, mais il est néanmoins un maillon important du dispositif. Sa mission consiste à assurer une vérification exhaustive des pièces comptables (environ 450/an) apportant ainsi une sécurité aux membres du CREDAF mais aussi au Secrétaire général.

Le commissaire aux comptes joue également un rôle de conseil technique auprès du Secrétaire général dans le cadre de certaines écritures comptables inhabituelles ou dans les relations avec l’organisme bancaire gérant les comptes de l’association.