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How Does Taxation of Natural Resources Promote Inclusive Development in Africa?

In: Taxation and Management of Natural Resources in Africa

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  • Haruna Issahaku

    (University for Development Studies)

  • Zangina Isshaq

    (University of Ghana Business School)

  • Mohammed Amidu

    (University of Ghana Business School)

Abstract

Natural resources are either a blessing or a curse, depending on how they are managed. In this chapter, we discuss how the taxation of natural resources can foster broad-based development in African countries by assembling and critically analysing the existing literature. First, we provide an overview of the taxation of natural resources in Africa and stylised facts about inclusive development in developing countries. Second, we explore the preconditions for effective taxation of natural resources for inclusive development and the channels through which taxes on natural resources affect inclusive development. Third, we review and discuss reported empirical evidence of the impact of natural resource taxation on inclusive development indicators such as poverty, inequality, employment, income, consumption, women and youth empowerment, financial inclusion, and rural development. We conclude the chapter with recommendations to guide the formulation and implementation of inclusive development-sensitive natural resource tax policies in Africa.

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  • Haruna Issahaku & Zangina Isshaq & Mohammed Amidu, 2024. "How Does Taxation of Natural Resources Promote Inclusive Development in Africa?," Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development, in: Mohammed Amidu & Abdallah Ali-Nakyea & Joshua Yindenaba Abor (ed.), Taxation and Management of Natural Resources in Africa, pages 259-280, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:aaechp:978-3-031-58124-3_11
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-58124-3_11
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