The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has released its 2025 Annual Report, emphasizing that Domestic Resource Mobilisation (DRM) is no longer an option but a foundational necessity for Africa’s sustainable development, economic resilience, and fiscal sovereignty. The report, published today, highlights the growing impact of DRM across the continent, with Zimbabwe cited as a member country that has successfully broadened its DRM focus. This success underscores ATAF’s increasing contribution to strengthening tax systems, advancing domestic revenue mobilisation, and enhancing Africa’s voice in global tax policy discussions. In 2025 alone, ATAF-supported audit interventions in member countries generated US$907.8 million in tax assessments, with US$685.8 million successfully collected. ATAF Executive Secretary Ms. Mary Baine stated that the report demonstrates the growing urgency and importance of domestic resource mobilisation in Africa’s development agenda.
Key Players Involved
- African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF): The continental body advocating for and supporting Domestic Resource Mobilisation across Africa.
- Zimbabwe: A member country of ATAF, highlighted for its successful efforts in broadening its DRM focus.
- Ms. Mary Baine: ATAF Executive Secretary, who emphasized the critical role of DRM for Africa’s future.
Event Timeline
- May 22, 2026: The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) releases its 2025 Annual Report.
- 2025: ATAF-supported audit interventions in member countries generated significant tax assessments and collections.
- Current Status: The report reinforces the ongoing push for African nations to prioritize domestic resource mobilization amidst declining external financing and intensifying fiscal pressures.
