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

African Tax Leaders Meet to Address Wealthy Taxation

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

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

A focus on taxing high-net-worth individuals, whose numbers are growing in Africa, has become an economic and political priority.

The taxation of high-net-worth individuals represents one of the key challenges for tax professionals and policymakers across the world, including in Africa.

The Institute of Development Studies is seeking input to shape future priorities, inviting participants to take a five-minute survey.

Author's summary: African tax leaders gather to discuss taxing the wealthy.

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

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