26 March, 2024
Stakeholder Engagement on Second Phase of Gambia National Single Window (Duty Waiver) Organized by Nick TC Scan Gambia in collaboration with Gambia Revenue Authority on the 26th March 2024.
In a collective effort to enhance cooperation and understanding, Nick TC Scan Gambia, in collaboration with the Gambia Revenue Authority, recently hosted a crucial stakeholder engagement at The Gambia National Single Window Office in Serrekunda. The session focused on the second phase of the Gambia National Single Window project, particularly on Duty Waiver processes.
The event featured a comprehensive presentation delivered by Mr. Musa Saidykhan, the Project Manager for the Gambia National Single Window System. Mr. Saidykhan clearly outlined the overarching framework of the Gambia National Single Window System, highlighting its various components, including E-tracking, Non-Intrusive Container Scanning, Cargo Tracking System, and Digital Weighbridge.
During the informative discussion, Mr. Saidykhan emphasized the utmost importance for Government Ministries and other relevant stakeholders to understand the intricacies of the project and its key components. He explained how these components streamline operations and improve efficiency in revenue collection for the Gambia Revenue Authority.
A notable focus of the engagement was the automation of duty waiver application processes, a crucial element for expediting trade facilitation and fostering economic growth. Participants engaged in discussions concerning the specifics of duty waiver mechanisms, exploring ways to enhance automation and simplify administrative procedures.
The collaborative session acted as a catalyst for fostering deeper understanding and alignment among stakeholders, facilitating continued progress in the Gambia National Single Window Project. As the initiative advances, such engagements remain vital in ensuring unified and efficient revenue collection for national development.
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) is pleased to announce the attendance of its top officials at the second International Monetary Fund (IMF) - AFRITAC WEST 2 Regional Leadership Forum, which convened leaders from Anglophone West Africa and Cape Verde.
Notably, the delegation included Commissioner General Mr. Yankuba Darboe, Deputy Commissioner General and Head of Domestic Taxes Mr. Essa Jallow, and Director of Technical Services Mr. Yahya Manneh.
The workshop was officially inaugurated by the Honorable Minister of Finance of Sierra Leone, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura. The event also saw participation from the AFRITAC West 2 Center Director, as well as IMF and EU Resident Representatives in Sierra Leone.
The forum focused on critical themes essential for strengthening tax administration and leadership, including:
- Effective decision making in tax administration
- Ethical leadership in tax administration
- Managing political interference in tax administration
- Turning vision into impact through adaptive leadership for tax transformation
- Delivering successful reforms
- Managing a portfolio of reforms
- Handling difficult stakeholders
- Leading for results through performance management
- Personal and professional development
The forum provided a vital platform for Commissioners and management teams to engage on pressing issues concerning revenue administration and reform implementation in the region.
During the event, the GRA had the opportunity to present on the theme "Navigating Political Challenges in Reform Implementation and Revenue Administration."
The presentation highlighted GRA’s practical experiences with key initiatives such as the implementation of ASYCUDA World, the introduction of Digital Tax Stamps on excisable goods, the Revenue Assurance System for Mobile Network Operators, and the Rental Tax Compliance System.
These examples illustrated the Authority’s proactive approach to overcoming challenges related to political interference while driving effective reform and modernization of revenue administration.
The event also provided the GRA’s Senior Management Team the opportunity to learn from the experiences of the other AFRITAC West 2 member administrations on their reforms implementation.