African tax leaders meet in Uganda to tackle effective taxation of the wealthy - Institute of Development Studies

African Tax Leaders Meet to Tackle Effective Taxation

The taxation of the wealthy is a key challenge for tax professionals and policymakers worldwide, including in Africa.

With rising debt, climate change mitigation costs, and cuts to foreign aid, governments face pressure to increase domestic revenues while ensuring fairness and credibility in their tax systems.

A focus on the wealthiest citizens, whose numbers are growing in Africa, has become an economic and political priority.

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African tax leaders are meeting in Uganda to address this challenge.

Author's summary: African tax leaders meet to discuss taxation of the wealthy.

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Institute of Development Studies Institute of Development Studies — 2025-10-28

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