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Insightful discussions on addressing Illicit Financial Flows through Xspaces

Submitted by Web Master on 20 October 2023

A thought-provoking dialogue on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) took place yesterday in an event organized by Policy Forum and JamiiForums through Xspaces. Renowned speakers, including Francis Kairu from Tax Justice Network Africa, Norah Kawiche, a PhD Candidate at the University of Dar es Salaam specializing in International Taxation, and Dr.

Illicit Financial Flows Threaten Africa's Resource-Rich Potential

Submitted by Web Master on 2 October 2023

Renowned for its vast mineral wealth, Africa remains a significant source of fiscal revenues and holds a crucial position in global mineral reserves. Nonetheless, the continent grapples with the challenge of translating its abundant resources into sustained prosperity for its citizens, with Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) emerging as a formidable obstacle.

Policy Forum’s Tax Justice Working Group 2022/23 Pre-Budget Position Statement

Submitted by Web Master on 3 June 2022

Given the rapid increase of the population in developing countries like Tanzania, there is an urgency to improve the mobilisation of domestic resources for vital service delivery. Improved mobilization of domestic resources is core towards the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is recognised as crucial in enabling developing countries to graduate from aid.

Policy Forum’s Tax Justice Working Group 2022/23 Pre-Budget Position Statement

Submitted by Web Master on 3 June 2022

Given the rapid increase of the population in developing countries like Tanzania, there is an urgency to improve the mobilisation of domestic resources for vital service delivery. Improved mobilization of domestic resources is core towards the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is recognised as crucial in enabling developing countries to graduate from aid.

Policy Forum’s Tax Justice Working Group Proposals For Financial Year 2022/23

Submitted by Web Master on 14 March 2022

In developing countries like Tanzania, and mostly due to rapid population increases, there is an increased urgency to improve on the mobilisation of domestic resources for vital service delivery. Improved mobilisation of domestic resources is core towards the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals and is recognised as crucial in enabling developing countries to graduate from aid. The need to raise more tax and strengthen revenue mobilisation in most countries, especially developing ones like Tanzania is, therefore, an important component in the process of realising the SDGs.

Sealing the Gaps: Revenue forgone within the Tanzania tax system and how it could be used to fund public education

Taxation provides governments with the funds needed to invest in development, relieve poverty and deliver public services. It offers an antidote to aid dependence in developing countries and provides the fiscal reliability and sustainability needed to promote growth.

Taxation for Non Profit Organisations in Tanzania: A guide to Civil Society Organizations

Submitted by Web Master on 1 October 2021

This is the first ever simplified document analyzing Laws, Policies and procedures governing taxation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Tanzania. The idea of preparing and publishing this Tool Kit was brought up during Civil Society Organizations’ Directors Reflection Meeting in Mwanza in 2019. The idea was well received by the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) and CSOs across the country. Validation of the Tool Kit was done by representatives from CSOs on 01st July 2021 at Mlimani City Conference Centre, Dar es Salaam.

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