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🌍 Empowering Tax Authorities at the ATAF General Assembly 2024 🌍 Data Tech International is proud to be present at the ATAF General Assembly in Kigali, Rwanda, where leaders from tax authorities across Africa are coming together to shape the future of taxation. As economic challenges grow, digitalization is the key to unlocking new opportunities. At DTI, we are committed to supporting jurisdictions with TaxCore®, our innovative solution designed to combat electronic sales suppression and tax evasion. This week, we’re joining the conversation on how technology can bridge the compliance gap, formalize the informal sector, and create resilient revenue systems for sustainable growth. Together, let’s lead the way toward transparency, fairness, and efficiency in taxation across the continent. #ATAF2024 #TaxCore #DigitalTransformation #TaxCompliance #FutureOfTaxation #DataTechInternational

ATAF INTRODUCES NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS: On 5 December 2024, the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) elected a new Council to further its mission of improving tax governance and promoting sustainable development across Africa. South Africa was selected as the Chair, with Namibia as Vice Chair, and the Council includes Heads of Tax Administrations from Rwanda, Morocco, Uganda, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Mauritius, and Botswana. In his inaugural speech, Mr. Edward Kieswetter, Commissioner for South African Revenue Services (SARS), emphasized the Council's commitment to transparency, collaboration, and driving sustainable development. Outgoing Chair, Dr. Philippe Tchodie of Togo, expressed gratitude for his tenure and wished the new Council success. The Council will focus on enhancing regional cooperation and helping African nations mobilize resources for economic growth and essential public services.

🚨 NEW ARTICLE ALERT 🚨 Africa’s civil society has rallied behind the Africa Group in the ongoing negotiation for a #UNTaxConvention that responds to Africa’s context. This commitment was made at the Regional CSO Conference on Global Tax Reforms organised by TJNA and Observatoire Tunisien de l'Economie in Tunis, Tunisia. Read more 👉 tjna.me/3yl0wTC #TaxJusticeAfrica #UNTaxConvention Like, comment, share

*UNGA 79: Nigeria's Commitment to Fiscal Reforms is Unwavering* In his address at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Vice President of Nigeria, Sen. Kashim Shettima highlighted the government's commitment to creating a business-friendly environment through fiscal reforms. He referenced the establishment of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee in this regard. Our reforms are designed to ensure that investors can make reasonable profits while contributing to Nigeria's economic growth. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/db3cQHiy #fiscalreforms #Nigeria #UNGA

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UNGA 79: Nigeria's Commitment to Fiscal Reforms is Unwavering In his address at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Vice President of Nigeria, Sen. Kashim Shettima highlighted the government's commitment to creating a business-friendly environment through fiscal reforms. He referenced the establishment of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee in this regard. Our reforms are designed to ensure that investors can make reasonable profits while contributing to Nigeria's economic growth. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/dAgX2rNC #fiscalreforms #Nigeria #UNGA

All tax practitioners around the world are invited to join ,follow and contribute to this congress.

There will definitely be valuable insights.

It is notable that the resolution by civil society organizations, faith-based organizations, the APNIFFT, individual researchers and academics, recognizes that the current international financial, debt, trade, and tax systems are deeply rooted in neoliberalism while perpetuating colonial legacies that are highly extractive and facilitate illicit financial flows hence negatively impacting the realization of human rights, deepening inequalities which heavily affect marginalized groups including women, girls, youth, children, racialized communities and other marginalized and impoverished communities. Tax Justice Network Africa Tax Justice Network Global Alliance for Tax Justice (GATJ) Observatoire Tunisien de l'Economie Youth for Tax Justice Network (YTJN) African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) Pan African Lawyers Union (Official) Oxfam GIZ Kenya

Zambia becomes the 39th African member of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information