Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The National Revenue Authority, under the leadership of its Commissioner General, Mrs. Jeneba J. Bangura, is set to host the 7th High-Level Policy Dialogue (HLPD) and the 21st General Assembly (GA) of the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) with the theme Financing Development Through Effective Tax Systems.
The event will focus on advancing an effective tax system, scheduled to take place from 15th to 19th September 2025.
Commissioner Bangura highlighted that the dialogue will provide a platform for sharing knowledge on innovative tax policies, digitalization of tax services, and measures to combat tax evasion and avoidance.
‘’ This dialogue seeks to represent a significant step towards modernizing the country’s tax framework and aligning it with global best practices.’’
Furthermore, she noted that Senior government officials, tax experts, and international partners will converge to discuss strategies for improving tax administration, enhancing compliance, and strengthening revenue mobilization.
“Participants will also explore ways to foster greater transparency and cooperation between tax authorities, the private sector, and civil society.” She added. The NRA C.G. emphasized that such collaboration is critical for building public trust and ensuring a fair and efficient tax system that supports sustainable economic growth not only in Sierra Leone but across the ECOWAS region.
The initiative is poised to contribute significantly to the government’s broader agenda of enhancing public service delivery and economic development through a robust and effective tax system.
Finally, it is expected that the dialogue will generate actionable recommendations to strengthen the country’s tax administration capacity and improve revenue collection.
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