Local Government Taxation

The centralization of governmental services has proven to be a burden to both the government and its citizens who have to cover hundreds of kilometres to meet a government service. Centralization leads to slowness in decision making with the adverse effect of slowness in its execution. Most societies today are opting for decentralized services including Cameroon with about 360 local council areas and administration. These local councils and governments depend on skilled staff in the domain of local government especially in matters of taxation which is its principal source of revenue.

Studies and Duration

The training is designed to cover issues of local governance, public finance, local government finance, law, administration, taxation etc. It runs for two academic years and opened to holders of the GCE Advanced Level in at least two subjects excluding Religious Studies. It is a full package of theory and practical sessions including a supervised internship. At the end of studies each student defends an end of course project and takes the mandatory national exam as requirements for the award of a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Local Government Management; option – Taxation.

Employment Opportunities

They are basically employed by local councils, city councils and regional councils. They can also be employed by the Ministry of Local Development and Decentralisation and Finance. They can also serve in NGOs and microfinance institutions.

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