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By Jon Egie
Plans have been perfected for the 4th edition of the Delta Online Publishers’ Forum, DOPF, lecture series to commence tomorrow, Tuesday, November 21.
Theme of the 4th edition of the lecture series is titled,”Fiscal Policy and Taxation – Balancing Revenue Generation and Economic Growth,” .
The forum aims to use instrument of the lecture to delve into the intricate relationship between revenue generation strategies and sustainable economic development.
A statement issued by the Chairman and Secretary of the forum, Messrs Emmanuel Enebeli and Shedrach Onitsha respectively highlighted the relevance of the theme in consonance with contemporary fiscal and political issues especially in the current landscape where governments continually seek to bolster revenue streams while struggling to communicate the rationale behind increased taxation vis-à-vis tangible economic growth.
“The topic is very germane, especially with the present conditions where the governments of the day are daily exploring avenues to increase revenue through taxation to meet up with development plans,and yet produce little or no macro economic impact on the lives of the citizenry.
Esteemed tax expert, Dr. Mrs. Doris Amaka Ochei, will be the keynote speaker at the event.
She will shed light on the complexities of taxation and its correlation with economic progress.
The occasion will be chaired by a distinguished chief of Uvwie kingdom and academician, Dr Samuel Eshenake.
To back the keynote address, a panel of discussants with diverse backgrounds will offer multifaceted perspectives from various sectors.
Representatives from traditional institutions, government bodies, the legislature, and civil society, including Boney Akaeze, Programs Coordinator at the Foundation for Non-Violent Social Change (FNSC) and Convener of The Back of the Yard Vanguard (BYV), will contribute their invaluable viewpoints.
On commencement, the annual lecture series will begin with the induction of new members. The induction will be followed by a retreat focusing on business development and strategies to access funding from institutions like the Bank of Industry and Premium Trust Bank.
This convention serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, fostering dialogue among stakeholders, and charting a path towards a more balanced approach to fiscal policy and taxation that fosters both revenue growth and sustainable development.
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