Gabon government seeks to boost tax revenue collection

Gabon's government is intensifying efforts to optimize tax revenue collection. On April 15, 2026, a strategic meeting was held in Libreville, chaired by the government's Secretary-General, Abdu Razzaq Guy Kambogo. The gathering included heads of financial regulatory bodies and tax collection administrations. The primary objective was to enhance coordination among services and improve collection efficiency. Key areas of focus identified were the digitalization of procedures, increased transparency in public fund management, and broadening the tax base. Participants were tasked with collaboratively developing operational solutions tailored to Gabon's economic realities. Following the meeting, a ten-day deadline was set for submitting concrete proposals to the government. Abdu Razzaq Guy Kambogo emphasized the need for viable, coherent, and context-appropriate solutions that ensure fairness and protect both consumers and economic operators. This tight deadline reflects the authorities' desire for rapid, tangible results amid growing pressure on public finances. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to improve financial governance, aiming to increase internal resources while continuing to control public spending. Concerned administrations are encouraged to integrate innovative, particularly technological, solutions to modernize collection mechanisms. This approach is expected to continue through further working sessions to establish a sustainable reform of the Gabonese ta