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Joint ATAF-KOREA and ADB Conference on Domestic Resources Mobilization

23 April 2009. DOMESTIC RESOURCES MOBILIZATION The Cornerstone of a Broad-Based Development Dr. KAMAL ELKHESHEN OSVP Vice-President The African Development Bank Group. Joint ATAF-KOREA and ADB Conference on Domestic Resources Mobilization. Cape Town 4-7 April 2011 .

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Joint ATAF-KOREA and ADB Conference on Domestic Resources Mobilization

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  1. 23 April 2009 DOMESTIC RESOURCES MOBILIZATION The Cornerstone of a Broad-Based Development Dr. KAMAL ELKHESHEN OSVP Vice-President The African Development Bank Group Joint ATAF-KOREA and ADB Conference on Domestic Resources Mobilization Cape Town 4-7 April 2011

  2. The Bank and ATAF Cooperation on DRM • The African Development Bank has been your partner since your very first steps. This solid partnership is reflected in our hosting of the 2nd Council meeting of the African Tax Administration Forum held in Tunis, on 15 – 16 November 2010 as guests of Dr Donald KABERUKA, the President of the African Development Bank (ADB) Group.

  3. The Bank and ATAF Cooperation on DRM • We are reiterating our firm intention to strengthen our cooperation, demonstrating our shared commitment to mobilizing domestic resources more effectively and increasing the accountability of our states to our citizens. To this end, the African Development Bank intends to become an associate member of ATAF in accordance with its Agreement and its Rules and Procedures.

  4. KEY MESSAGES The need to Promote sustained growth in Africa to broaden the fiscal base for Effective Domestic Resources Mobilization (DRM) 1 2 Mobilization of domestic resources is the foundation for self-sustaining development and the building of capable states 3 Promoting Taxes, citizens and institutions: Taxation is essential to sustainable development, all sectors of society should work together to promote fair and efficient tax systems

  5. Closing Remarks • The Bank intends to scale up its support to our member regional countries to reform tax systems and strengthen tax administrations for improving DRM. • The Bank is committing to scaling up its support to DRM through an increased focus of our Policy Based Lending (PBL) and Institutional Support Projects (ISP). • The Bank is pledging an unreserved support to DRM so that we can perform this role effectively towards a Fiscal-Self-Reliant Africa.

  6. Thank you Joint ATAF-KOREA and ADB Conference on Domestic Resource Mobilization Challenges to African Tax Policy and Administration Cape Town: 4-7 April 2011

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