Building Democracy in Africa Through Taxation

Produced by the Tax Justice Network-Africa, the objective of this educational material is to bridge the knowledge gap on taxation-related issues among elected and civil leaders, civil society organisations, and the African public at large. It is designed to increase awareness about taxation and its importance in strengthening the relationship between governments and their citizens in Africa.
This booklet includes of the following contents:

• Introduction
• Taxation and democracy: overview
• Taxation, state-capacity building and democracy in Africa: issues related
• Citizenship, representation, good governance, and accountability
• Conclusion and suggestions for action
• Bibliography