This paper offers a comprehensive analysis of the ongoing property tax reform in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Utilizing a qualitative approach, the paper is grounded in a series of interviews with key stakeholders involved in the Freetown reform. It aims to document and extract valuable lessons by detailing the critical elements of the reform program and examining the political economy factors and constraints that influence the reform’s outcomes. This paper provides a deep dive into the complexities and challenges of implementing tax reform in a dynamic urban environment.
Authors
Abou Bakarr Kamara
Niccolo Meriggi
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