Taxation Challenges in Africa

This chapter explores the difficulties of tax collection in Africa, particularly through the lens of revenue officials like Yankouba Darbo in Gambia. It examines how inadequate tax systems limit government resources for essential services and highlights the role of international financial institutions in shaping tax policies. The discussion addresses the burden of consumption taxes on the poor, the evasion by wealthy individuals and corporations, and proposes reforms to enhance tax compliance and boost government revenue.