08/06/2026 – The Global Forum Secretariat hosted its first Train the Trainer connect session on 5 June 2026, bringing together 82 certified trainers from 34 jurisdictions across the Train the Trainer network.
Since its launch in 2021, the Train the Trainer programme has supported 83 jurisdictions in the development of sustainable capacities on exchange of information (EOI) through the creation and support of a network of skilled domestic trainers. By the end of 2025, 303 participants from 6 different regions had followed the programme and collectively trained over 15 300 officials through more than 400 local training events.
Through three thematic sessions focusing on the use of EOI in selected industries and specific contexts, the ongoing Train the Trainer advanced programme aims at ensuring that the certified trainers remain both active and qualified to serve as EOI ambassadors in their respective jurisdictions.
The newly introduced connect sessions complement these thematic events by addressing topics offered by trainers and fostering continuous engagement within the network. Designed as virtual, interactive meetings, they promote peer-to-peer learning and provide a platform for members to share practical experiences and insights.
The first connect session featured contributions from Armenia, Eswatini, Côte d’Ivoire and Zimbabwe, and covered real-life case studies followed by active discussion and exchange of experiences. While trainers reflected on common challenges in transferring EOI knowledge at the domestic level, they also presented practical and innovative approaches to promote its effective use within tax administrations. The introduction of this new interactive format enhanced participant engagement and peer learning, further underscoring the value of the network as a hub for sustained collaboration.
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About the Global Forum
With over 170 members, the Global Forum is the leading multilateral body mandated to ensure that jurisdictions around the world adhere to and effectively implement the standard on transparency and exchange of information on request (EOIR) and the standards of automatic exchange of information (AEOI), covering financial accounts under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and crypto-asset transactions under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). These objectives are achieved through robust monitoring and peer review processes. The Global Forum also runs an extensive capacity-building programme to support its members to implement the standards and help tax authorities make the best use of cross-border information sharing channels.
The Global Forum capacity-building programme is supported by the following development partners:
