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West African Tax Administration Forum 

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Discover essential resources on regional taxation at our Publications page of the West African Tax Administration Forum. Explore topics such as Value-added tax (VAT), Tax evasion and fraud, Tax treaties, Tax reform, and Tax incentives, providing valuable expertise to enhance tax policies and promote economic development in the region.

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Call for Applications: Terms of Reference (TOR) Revision Mission of the Legal Text of the WATAF

The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) was created to provide a regional platform for cooperation, dialogue and exchange between West African tax administrations. Since ...
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The Taxation of the Digital Economy in Practice: Digital Services Taxes and Other Measures

As countries seek fairer ways to tax the increasingly digitalized economy, lessons from experience are crucial. South Centre, Geneva’s new paper, jointly published with WATAF-FAFOA, ...
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Future of the UN Tax Committee under the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation

What is the future of the UN Tax Committee in light of the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation? As a new Membership of ...
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About Open Ownership

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Leadership for Transformation: Mobilising Political Will and Institutional Commitment for Effective Tax Systems.

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The CIAT Experience in Cooperating With Civil Society, Tax Advisors and Companies

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BUILDING TRUST – DESIGNING TAX POLICIES TO BOOST PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN WEST AFRICA

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Domestic RevenueMobilisation with NRD Companies

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Towards a Collaborative Framework: Policy Coherence and Joint Initiatives

Aziz Son, Freetown, 16 September 2025
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New Publication: Tax Treaty Policy and Practice in West Africa

Joint publication of WATAF and IBFD–CSAT WATAF is pleased to announce the release of a new publication, “Tax Treaty Policy and Practice in West Africa,” ...
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THE EFFECT OF POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS ON TAXATION IN WEST AFRICA

WATAF Discussion Paper
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