Mick Moore, Wilson Prichard, Odd-Helge Fjelstad

Gebundenes Buch

Taxing Africa

Coercion, Reform and Development

Beschreibung

From tackling the collusion of elites with international corporations to enhancing local democratic governance in Africa, this book examines the potential for reform, and how it may become a springboard for broader development gains.

Autor

Mick Moore, Wilson Prichard and Odd-Helge Fjeldstad

Produktdetails

• African Arguments
• Verlag: Zed Books Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 290
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Juli 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 426g
• ISBN-13: 9781783604548
• ISBN-10: 1783604549
• Artikelnr.: 49563925

Rezensionen

'This incisive book, by well-known tax and development experts, reveals the successes and failures, challenges and opportunities of taxation in Africa. Recommended reading for every finance and treasury official in Africa and beyond.'
Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, former Managing Director of the World Bank, and Former Finance Minister for Nigeria 'Taxation remains at the heart of the expression of sovereignty. Too many post-colonial states have ignored this function and consequently lost the ability to shape policy. Taxing Africa refocuses the debate, one as much about the quality of democracy as it is about the rates of taxation.'
Trevor Manuel, former Minister of Finance for South Africa 'A manifesto on how Africa can diminish its reliance on aid and fund its own development. Policy makers and development practitioners will find in this book a combination of powerful advocacy and a new way forward.'
Donald Kaberuka, former President of the African Development Bank 'Remarka