What does it mean to be a woman in taxation in a West African context? For many, it means stepping into spaces not always designed with them in mind. Through SWIT West Africa, however, many women are not only finding footing—they’re shaping the terrain. Case Study 1: Informal Trade to Formal Recognition In a recent […]
From Awareness to Action: Stories of Women Changing Tax Spaces Across West Africa Read More »
Taxation isn’t gender-neutral. The rules, rates, and implementation matter because men and women often participate in different ways economically; they face different constraints in accessing income, resources, and capital. This is where the Society of Women in Taxation (SWIT) West Africa comes into sharp relief—and why it’s more than just an interest group; it’s essential
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The Society of Women in Taxation (SWIT) West Africa is steadily making its mark across the subregion — not simply as a networking space, but as a force for policy change, economic inclusion, and gender equality in taxation. Origins & Mission SWIT began as a wing of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN),
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