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

African Tax Leaders Meet to Discuss Wealthy Taxation

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

High-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) pose a challenge, as governments face rising debt, climate change mitigation costs, and cuts to foreign aid.

Increasing domestic revenues while ensuring fairness and credibility in tax systems is a priority, with a focus on the wealthiest citizens, whose numbers are growing in Africa.

governments are under pressure to increase their domestic revenues while ensuring fairness and credibility in their tax systems

The Institute of Development Studies is seeking input to shape future priorities through a five-minute survey.

Author's summary: African tax leaders tackle wealthy taxation challenges.

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

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