UK gives sh4b to URA.
Mar 15, 2007
THE UK’s Department for International Development has given the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) sh4.4b for installation of a computer network, URAnet, that will link the tax body’s 60 sites countrywide.
By Sylvia Juuko
THE UK’s Department for International Development has given the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) sh4.4b for installation of a computer network, URAnet, that will link the tax body’s 60 sites countrywide.
Eric Hawthorn, the head of the department in Uganda, said the funds are part of the organisation’s commitment to provide a 4.5m pounds (sh15.3b) grant to support the tax body’s modernisation plan over the next three years.
Uganda telecom won the bid to install and manage URAnet that includes setting up a fast and reliable voice and data communications platform.
Hawthorn said during the launch at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel that URAnet will improve collection and transparency.
“URA’s modernisation plan is not just about increasing the amount of tax collected, but also establishing a culture of integrity and transparency at all levels, tackling corruption and training staff to improve services,†he stated.
Hawthorn said the modernisation plan will increase revenue by sh1,250b and bring collections to sh3,522b by 2008/09.
“Increased revenue will enable the Government make faster progress in fighting poverty and reduce dependency on aid to finance its budget,†he said.
Allen Kagina, the commissioner general of URA, said implementation of the project is slated for end of September.
Kagina said the service will enable URA respond to the fast-changing economy and demands by stakeholders for efficient, but cheaper services.
“The service will enable URA roll out ASYCUDA++ to several stations and ensure readiness for the integrated tax administration system when implementation begins later this year,†she said.
Donald Nyakairu, the corporation secretary of uganda telecom, said in a dynamic telecommunications market, consumers are seeking for relevant solutions to their businesses.
“Uganda telecom provides the communication infrastructure and manages it for the client, giving them time to concentrate on their core business without worrying about failure.
This leads to increased efficiency and less redundancy. This is what we plan for URAnet,†Nyakairu said.
THE UK’s Department for International Development has given the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) sh4.4b for installation of a computer network, URAnet, that will link the tax body’s 60 sites countrywide.
Eric Hawthorn, the head of the department in Uganda, said the funds are part of the organisation’s commitment to provide a 4.5m pounds (sh15.3b) grant to support the tax body’s modernisation plan over the next three years.
Uganda telecom won the bid to install and manage URAnet that includes setting up a fast and reliable voice and data communications platform.
Hawthorn said during the launch at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel that URAnet will improve collection and transparency.
“URA’s modernisation plan is not just about increasing the amount of tax collected, but also establishing a culture of integrity and transparency at all levels, tackling corruption and training staff to improve services,†he stated.
Hawthorn said the modernisation plan will increase revenue by sh1,250b and bring collections to sh3,522b by 2008/09.
“Increased revenue will enable the Government make faster progress in fighting poverty and reduce dependency on aid to finance its budget,†he said.
Allen Kagina, the commissioner general of URA, said implementation of the project is slated for end of September.
Kagina said the service will enable URA respond to the fast-changing economy and demands by stakeholders for efficient, but cheaper services.
“The service will enable URA roll out ASYCUDA++ to several stations and ensure readiness for the integrated tax administration system when implementation begins later this year,†she said.
Donald Nyakairu, the corporation secretary of uganda telecom, said in a dynamic telecommunications market, consumers are seeking for relevant solutions to their businesses.
“Uganda telecom provides the communication infrastructure and manages it for the client, giving them time to concentrate on their core business without worrying about failure.
This leads to increased efficiency and less redundancy. This is what we plan for URAnet,†Nyakairu said.