Accra: A regional seminar focusing on international taxation was held in Accra, Ghana, from September 22nd to 26th, 2025. This seminar was a collaborative effort between the World Bank’s EMFTX team and the ECOWAS Commission, with additional support from regional and international partners.
According to African Press Organization, the seminar attracted over 30 participants from ECOWAS Member States and observer countries, including Benin, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Mauritania. These participants comprised senior officials from Ministries of Finance and Tax Administrations who gathered to share experiences and enhance their understanding of emerging issues related to international taxation.
During the seminar, 18 sessions were conducted that encompassed a wide array of topics such as the ECOWAS Supplementary Acts on the Elimination of Double Taxation, Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, implementation of the Global Minimum Tax (GMT), reform of tax incentives, anti-BEPS measures, transfer pricing, natural resource taxation, and VAT on digital transactions. Participants discussed their countries’ experiences, showcasing different levels of progress in adopting international tax standards. While some nations are conducting impact assessments and legislative reviews, others remain in the early stages of implementation.