Policy Forum conducted a two-day training session in Dodoma, Tanzania, which aimed at bolstering the understanding and capacity of civil society organizations, faith actors, academia, and parliamentarians on taxation issues.

This was done in collaboration with Norwegian Church Aid / Kirkens Nødhjelp and Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA), with focus on building resilient tax systems capable of navigating economic fluctuations and adapting to shifts in government priorities.

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.

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.

The African Parliamentary Network on Illicit Financial Flows and Taxation (APNIFFT), in collaboration with the Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) and Policy Forum, is gearing up to launch the APNIFFT Tanzania national caucus on September 7, 2023.

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.