Revenue from market fees, tolls, and other local taxes is a lifeline for assemblies. Yet challenges such as weak collection systems, limited transparency, mistrust, and leakages reduce the funds available for development. Digitizing tax processes and building the capacity of both officials and community actors ensures collections are fair, transparent, and efficient, while reducing opportunities for misuse.
Our Approach
FoN’s training combines capacity building, practical skills, and dialogue:
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For Tax Collectors: We provide training on accurate record-keeping, transparent practices, customer service, and the use of digital tools for revenue collection.
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For Market Queens and Traders: We raise awareness on the importance of paying market fees and taxes, how these revenues are used, and their role in demanding accountability from assemblies.
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For Assembly Officials: We train officers on revenue planning, monitoring systems, and the use of technology to track collections and expenditures.
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On Tax Digitization: We promote the shift from manual to digital systems, including mobile money payments, electronic receipts, and digital reporting platforms that make transactions traceable and reduce leakages.
Impact of Our Trainings
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Improved revenue collection through more efficient and transparent systems.
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Increased trust between assemblies and traders as citizens see how their contributions are used.
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Reduced opportunities for corruption and financial leakages.
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Greater compliance with fee and tax payments, as market leaders and traders understand their role in community development.
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Strengthened accountability, as digitization makes it easier to track and report on revenue use.
Call to Action
FoN remains committed to supporting assemblies to modernize their revenue systems and build trust with citizens. We call on traders, tax collectors, and local leaders to embrace digitization and accountability as the foundation for stronger local development.