{
  "id": 19121717,
  "title": "Gambia Targets 3.2% of GDP in New Revenue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/gambia-targets-3-2-of-gdp-in-new-revenue",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-09T07:35:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/gambia-revenue-strategy-2030-tax-gdp-target/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Gambia aims to increase its government revenue by approximately 3.2% of its GDP between 2026 and 2030, as outlined in the Domestic Resource Mobilization Strategy approved in September 2025. This strategy, which involves a mix of tax and non-tax measures, is crucial for the country as it heavily relies on foreign grants and spends close to a quarter of its income on debt payments. The plan is structured around six pillars: widens the tax base, fiscal governance and compliance, the legal framework, tax administration, monitoring, and institutional capacity. Key measures include tax reforms on income, value-added tax (VAT), rental income, and property, as well as stricter rules on investment tax breaks and reforms on informality. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) notes that reaching the 3.2% increase is not a simple task, as revisions to GDP have altered the starting point. While domestic revenue has risen by about 3.7 percentage points of GDP since 2022, grants still account for a larger share of government income compared to peer countries, leaving the budget vulnerable to border-related shocks. The IMF estimates that achieving the global development goals by 2030 would require an additional financing of around 20.5% of GDP annually. The strategy includes legislative work on modernizing income tax and VAT, as well as changes to investment incentives. The 5 December 2026 presidential election, which could shape the implementation of this plan, will determine who will be responsible for delivering the targeted revenue increase. Importers and property owners should monitor the planned tax changes, as the successful execution of the strategy could reduce the country's dependence on grants and customs duties, benefiting a nation with significant debt obligations.",
  "summary": "The Gambia plans to lift tax revenue to about 15% of GDP by 2030, adding about 3.2% of GDP in revenue, a July IMF paper says, as debt payments weigh. The post Gambia Targets 3.2% of GDP in New Revenue appeared first on The Rio Times .",
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}