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Would Moroccans accept a state zakat fund? Should they?
Zakat can add up to big money. Although estimates vary, some suggest that global annual zakat spending is higher than
Time to reinforce the UN Model for taxing international shipping profits
From October 19th to 28th, the 23rd Session of the United Nations Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax
No ‘green bullet’ – should carbon taxes be introduced in Sub-Saharan Africa?
The IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report, published in August, is the latest clarion call to decarbonise the global economy if the
The MFN clause in tax treaties is jeopardising tax revenue for lower-income countries
The ‘Most Favoured Nation’ principle In international economic relations, the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) principle is the bedrock of non-discriminatory
Developing and adopting new digital tools for property tax reform in Dakar, SenegalÂ
In June 2021, eight Senegalese tax agents based in the fiscal centre of Pikine, the country’s second largest city, generated
Informal taxation in Nigeria: Significance, benefits and challenges
Across Nigeria, a journey through rural communities and interaction with community members will expose you to the prevalence of self-financed
Urgent fossil fuel subsidy reforms needed to tackle climate crisis
As the G20 Environment Ministers meet today, one of the key issues they need to consider is whether to get
Strengthening property valuation for taxation in Dakar, Senegal
Property taxes offer a significant potential for developing cities in Africa, which crucially need revenues to fund local public services
Perspectives on the progress of global corporate tax reform
On June 30th to July 1st, the 139 countries that are members of the Inclusive Framework on BEPS will meet
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