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By Winston Mwale

KIGALI, Rwanda— African tax officials have called for urgent modernisation of revenue collection strategies to address continent-wide economic challenges during the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF)‘s annual meeting Tuesday.

Mr Philip Tchodie, chairman of the ATAF Council and Commissioner General of the Togolese Revenue Authority, emphasized the critical need for adaptive tax policies in a global economic landscape transformed by the pandemic.

“We must adapt quickly to changing trends, adopt transparent and responsible policies, and manage our resources efficiently,” Mr Tchodie said.

The forum highlighted the importance of technological innovation, particularly in extending digital economy strategies to the informal sector and ensuring gender-equitable tax policies.

With global economic pressures threatening progress toward sustainable development goals, Mr Tchodie stressed that African nations must develop continent-specific solutions to revenue mobilization.

“An African solution for African development is what we must strive for,” he told delegates.

The meeting continues in Kigali, with discussions focused on innovative approaches to tax administration that can support Africa’s economic growth.

-AfricaBrief