IMF Staff Country Reports

Kenya, Uganda, and United Republic of Tanzania: Selected Issues

Publication Date:

October 30, 2008

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This Selected Issues paper for Kenya, Uganda, and United Republic of Tanzania highlights their private sector credit markets, identifies their main obstacles in promoting credit to the private sector, and suggests a reform strategy. If the East African Community (EAC) countries decide to pursue a coordinated approach to investment incentives, one possible solution would be to agree on a Code of Conduct for Investment Incentives and Company Income Taxation. A transparent tax system with a broad base would reduce the demand by investors for tax holidays.

Series:

Country Report No. 2008/353

Subject:

Banking Credit Customs unions International trade Investment incentives Money National accounts Tariffs Tax incentives Taxes