TRA at 30: How Tanzania built a giant - and what comes next
The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has marked its 30th anniversary, highlighting a massive growth in annual tax collections from Sh207 billion to nearly Sh38 trillion. President Samia Suluhu Hassan emphasized that this digital transformation is essential for Tanzania's economic independence and self-reliance.
Why it matters
The success of the TRA serves as a model for developing nations seeking to reduce dependence on foreign aid through improved domestic tax administration.
Dar es Salaam. Three decades ago, the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) collected just Sh207 billion annually from approximately 70,000 taxpayers.
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