Ghana may be home to one of the fastest growing economies in Africa, but a third of its population still survive on less than $1.25 a day. Many families struggle to put food on the table and as a result around one in every four Ghanaian children is malnourished. If the government is to invest in tackling hunger, it will need more resources. Tax is a vital part of the solution to the scandal of hunger. Tax allows governments in countries like Ghana to provide essential services, invest in advice for farmers and develop critical infrastructure like irrigation and roads which can help farmers grow more and get their produce to market. At the same time, tax can provide the funds needed to pay for projects, like school lunches for pupils, that can act as a safety net for the most vulnerable. Yet Ghana loses millions each year because a lack of information about profits made in the country allows unscrupulous companies to dodge tax payments. If we can make sure big companies pay all the taxes they should, Ghana could raise enough to fund vital projects and ensure everyone has enough to eat. Source:Christian aid
Posted on: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 01:22:34 +0000
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