Malawi shows why African countries must rethink offering tax incentives for multinationals

Malawi shows why African countries must rethink offering tax incentives for multinationals

For years, economists have called on African governments to offer tax incentives to global firms as a way of boosting foreign direct investment (FDI). Countries such as Singapore, United Arab Emirates, and Bangladesh are touted as examples of why this model works, despite their different underlying contexts. Nevertheless, Malawi tried this framework in its entirety,…

Malawi shows why African countries must rethink offering tax incentives for multinationals
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Malawi shows why African countries must rethink offering tax incentives for multinationals

For years, economists have called on African governments to offer tax incentives to global firms as a way of boosting foreign direct investment (FDI). Countries such as Singapore, United Arab Emirates, and Bangladesh are touted as examples of why this model works, despite their different underlying contexts. Nevertheless, Malawi tried this framework in its entirety,…