Tax Administration Reform in the Francophone Countries of Sub-Saharan Africa

Author/Editor:

Patrick Fossat ; Michel Bua

Publication Date:

July 19, 2013

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Since the early 1990s, major tax administration reforms have been implemented in the Francophone countries of sub-Saharan Africa, with significant support from the IMF and development partners. While the reforms have contributed to an increase in revenues, attention is still needed to address a number of weaknesses in these countries’ tax administrations. A review of the conditions for successful modernization of the tax administration shows that significant changes are needed to ensure better utilization of technical assistance, improve the governance of reforms, and provide the tax administrations with greater flexibility in managing their resources.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2013/173

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

July 19, 2013

ISBN/ISSN:

9781475581539/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2013173

Pages:

53

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