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Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) will be in Gaborone, Botswana for the 9th Africa Tax research Network (ATRN) Congress taking place from 3 to 5 September 2024. The 9th ATRN is organised by the Africa Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) and hosted by the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS).
The Congress brings together tax administrators, academics and other tax justice stakeholders to showcase multidisciplinary research in the areas of contemporary tax policy, legislation, administration, and development in Africa, thereby enhancing the research capacity, knowledge sharing, and exchange of best practice on tax matters on the continent.
The theme for the 9th ATRN congress is ‘Contemporary Taxation Issues in Africa’ which seeks to address the significant challenges and opportunities facing African tax administrations in a rapidly changing global landscape. Sessions will cover a range of critical topics that seek to foster dialogue, share knowledge and build capacity among African tax professionals and policymakers.
TJNA’s will be participating as follows;
Date: Wednesday, 04 September 2024
Plenary Session 3: The UN Tax Convention and Opportunities for Africa
Panelist: Chenai Mukumba, Executive Director
The session will unpack the UN Tax Convention and suggest how Africa can leverage recent developments to champion for a fairer tax landscape that supports both economic growth and social justice. The current state of international tax cooperation is marked by significant disparities and challenges, particularly for developing countries with the OECD dominating global tax rule-making, a situation that has led to criticisms regarding its inclusiveness and focus. The ongoing negotiations for the UN Tax Convention represent a pivotal moment in global tax governance reforms. This initiative not only seeks to rectify the imbalances in current international tax arrangements but also aspires to create a fairer tax landscape that befits both developing and developed nations alike, highlighting the collective responsibility to ensure that tax systems address global inequalities.
In addition to discussing the transformative impact of tax revenues on achieving the SDGs, the congress will also address issues such as taxing informal economies, harnessing artificial intelligence for efficient taxation and using data analytics to inform tax policy reforms.
For more information about our participation, please contact Amine el Kamel at amine[@]taxjusticeafrica.net.