Namibia's Tax Inequities and Economic Vulnerabilities

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

64% : Fostering sustainable economic growth: Create an enabling environment for informal operators to transition to the formal sector through support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), regulatory simplification, and investment incentives.
53% : Newly graduated public service employees face significant challenges due to this tax structure.
51% : The inability to effectively collect tax from the large informal sector restricts government revenue, limiting its ability to invest in essential services like education, healthcare, and social safety nets.
47% : Relieving the tax burden of low-income public servants: Increase tax thresholds and provide targeted credits for low-income workers, such as teachers and police officers.
46% : Strengthening Namibia Revenue Agency's (Namra) capacity: Invest in technology and skilled personnel for the Namra to close compliance gaps and improve tax administration efficiency.
42% : TAX REFORM Addressing these inequities requires a multi-pronged approach that balances tax collection with support for the informal sector.

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