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The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has, on the 14th May 2025, engaged the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative, Fredrick Ampiah, and his team on collaborative strategies for increasing domestic revenue mobilization.
The discussions highlighted the critical need for innovative tax reforms and measures, supporting taxpayer education programs, and strengthening compliance improvement measures to enhance the country’s fiscal space.
The Commissioner General of NRA, Jeneba J. Bangura, appreciated the UNDP for their support in procurement activities and making tax administration accessible to the informal sector through a series of Public-Private Dialogues and supporting the Block Management System (BMS).
She equally called on the agency to support in Capacity Building for Asset Management processes and to equip the NRA with more containerized tax offices in the outstations in an effort to bring taxpayer services closer to the public.
Other critical areas of support discussed included sustainable power for NRA ICT systems, capacity building in specialist areas of tax administration, capacity building in climate financing and taxation of the blue economy, and the conduct of revenue mobilization research.
UNDP in Sierra Leone’s Resident Representative Mr. Fredrick Ampiah and National Revenue Authority NRA Sierra Leone Commissioner General, Mrs. Jeneba J. Bangura t agreed to advance Financing for Sustainable Development.
The discussions focused on SDG-aligned tax reforms, carbon pricing, greener revenue strategies & expanding access to tax services through the Block Management System.
Both parties recognized that strengthening domestic revenue is essential for funding vital public services and achieving sustainable economic growth.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to develop a tailored action plan that incorporates international best practices, ensuring that the country can effectively harness its resources. This continued partnership marks a significant step towards the sustainable financing of the country’s Sustainable Development Goals. A more resilient economy.
