Trust, Corruption, and Tax Compliance in Fragile States
On a Quest for Transforming Africa into Future Global Powerhouse
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5936434 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hafte Gebreselassie Gebrihet (0000-0002-3436-641X, Adigrat University, corresponding author), Yibrah Hagos Gebresilassie (0000-0003-0402-0773, Aksum University), Gabriel Temesgen Woldu (0000-0003-4092-4286, Adigrat University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 3 |
| Publication date | 2023-12-19 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Social Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2076-0760 • E-ISSN: 2076-0760 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/socsci13010003 |
| OpenAlex | W4389946985 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
| References cited | 31 |
This study explores the complex relationship between trust, corruption, and tax compliance in fragile states. It examines factors influencing public trust in three government branches: the ruling party (a proxy for the executive), the parliament, and the local government, and examines whether trust in these arms of government impacts tax compliance. We conducted this investigation using Afrobarometer survey data from Guinea, Mali, Sudan, and Zimbabwe as case studies. The study found that restoring public trust and promoting tax compliance are tangible outcomes arising from a steadfast commitment to electoral integrity, transparency, and accountability. This interplay becomes more vital within the framework of state fragility, where institutions are highly strained. The study highlighted that the existence of rampant corruption reduces trust in the ruling party, parliament, and local government council. Furthermore, the joint interaction between corruption and lack of trust significantly undermines the willingness of taxpayers to adhere to tax administration laws. These insights emphasise that combating corruption becomes not only a governance step but also vital to state stability. Thus, African governments should prioritise electoral integrity and combat corruption through enhanced accountability to pave the way for improved governance, enhanced trust, and a more stable path toward a global powerhouse
Accountability · Business · Corporate governance · Government (linguistics · Language change · Parliament · Political science · Politics · Transparency (behavior · Islamic Finance and Banking Studies · Law · Microfinance and Financial Inclusion · Public Administration · Taxation and Compliance Studies
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| Citations per year | 4.5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |