21/08/2026
Director Prof. Robert Darko Osei joined the Vice President and other distinguished dignitaries in addressing the opening session of the 2026 Annual International Tax Conference, organised by the Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana, this week in Accra.
As the Theme Presenter, Prof. Osei delivered his presentation on 19 August, the first day of the three-day conference, addressing the theme: “Tax Reforms in Practice: Implications for Businesses and Tax Administration.”
Drawing on data and comparative analysis, he noted that while Ghana’s tax revenue has increased steadily over the years, the country continues to lag behind its peers and remains below its medium-term revenue target of 18–20% of GDP. He also highlighted the need to examine Ghana’s tariff rates in relation to those of comparator countries.
Prof. Osei emphasised that direct taxes offer a more efficient pathway for raising revenue, but Ghana’s large informal sector presents significant challenges to fully harnessing this potential. As the country continues to rely on indirect taxes, he called for further analysis and reforms to minimise their adverse distributional effects on businesses and households.
A timely, evidence-driven contribution to the national conversation on building a more efficient, equitable and sustainable tax system for Ghana.
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