The South Sudan Revenue Authority has participated in the 2026 annual meetings of the African Tax Administration Forum, ATAF, held in Cairo, Egypt, from November 1 to 5. The meetings brought together African tax officials and development partners to discuss ways of strengthening tax systems, increasing domestic revenue collection, and reducing dependence on external financing.
The South Sudanese delegation was led by Deputy Commissioner General Solomon Ariik Manyok, representing the Commissioner General. According to a statement published on the Authority’s official Facebook page, Mr. Manyok said the Commissioner General had encouraged the delegation to actively participate in the meetings, exchange knowledge and experiences, and explore partnerships to support South Sudan’s tax reform agenda.
The meeting was held under the theme, “The Revenue Imperative: Africa’s Path to Financing Its Own Development.” As part of the programme, Mr. Manyok participated in the ATAF Council meeting and a panel discussion on domestic revenue mobilisation in fragile and conflict-affected states. The discussions focused on simplifying tax systems in countries with limited administrative capacity.
Participants shared lessons from countries that have rebuilt their revenue systems following crises and discussed ATAF’s engagement with member states operating in challenging conditions. The South Sudan Revenue Authority says its participation was aimed at gaining practical insights, exchanging experiences, and identifying approaches to strengthen the country’s revenue system and support national development priorities.
The ATAF meetings provided a platform for African tax administrators to share best practices and discuss challenges facing tax systems in various countries. By participating in the meetings, the South Sudan Revenue Authority sought to learn from the experiences of other countries and identify potential areas for improvement in its own tax system.
The South Sudan Revenue Authority’s participation in the ATAF meetings is part of its efforts to strengthen the country’s revenue system and support national development priorities. The Authority’s delegation to the meetings was encouraged by the Commissioner General to engage with other tax administrators and development partners to explore opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
The 2026 ATAF meetings in Cairo provided a valuable opportunity for African tax administrators to come together and discuss ways of strengthening tax systems and increasing domestic revenue collection. The South Sudan Revenue Authority’s participation in the meetings reflects its commitment to improving the country’s revenue system and supporting national development priorities.
Key points
- The South Sudan Revenue Authority participated in the 2026 African Tax Administration Forum meetings in Cairo to strengthen tax systems and increase domestic revenue collection.
- The meetings provided a platform for African tax administrators to share best practices and discuss challenges facing tax systems in various countries.
- The South Sudan Revenue Authority’s participation in the ATAF meetings reflects its commitment to improving the country’s revenue system and supporting national development priorities.
