6TH HIGH-LEVEL POLICY DIALOGUE IMPROVING TAX SYSTEMS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA 11-13 September 2024 Bissau, Guinea Bissau

The 6th High-Level Policy Dialogue (HLPD) of the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) was held in Bissau, Guinea Bissau, from 11-13 September 2024 under the theme “Improving Tax Systems to Promote Economic Growth and Social Development in Africa.” This event saw participation from tax administrations across West Africa, international organisations, development partners, and tax professionals. The deliberations focused on improving the effectiveness of tax systems in West Africa through knowledge management, ethics, governance, taxpayer services, and international cooperation. The dialogue underscored the critical role of tax systems in driving economic growth, governance stability, and sustainable development across the region.