Revenue reform takes centre stage
Speaking in Juba, Deputy Finance and Planning Minister Yien Gach said efficient revenue mobilisation underpins peace, macro-stability and long-term growth for South Sudan (Eye Radio).
Expanding the tax base with technology
Gach urged the South Sudan Revenue Authority to register more taxpayers and adopt digital platforms that track payments in real time. He argued that technology curbs manual loopholes and reassures businesses that dues reach state coffers.
Targeting leakages and illicit exemptions
The minister warned that arbitrary waivers erode public finances. Only priority imports such as road-building machinery should qualify, he said, adding that every transaction must pass through banks to deter cash diversions.
Compliance as civic duty
“Compliance is not just a legal duty; it is a civic responsibility,” Gach stated. He maintained that transparent use of taxes breeds public confidence and fosters a culture of voluntary payment.
Rewarding integrity, sanctioning malpractice
Gach concluded that high-performing staff deserve recognition, whereas officials caught in corruption will face sanctions. The dual approach, he said, creates an accountable institution capable of financing South Sudan’s development agenda.