CG Darboe
GambiapoliticianMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%CG Darboe is a prominent figure in the field of taxation and finance, known for his leadership role as the head of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA). Recently, he was in the news for receiving the prestigious WAUTI Award and delivering a keynote address at the 11th Annual International Tax Conference, where he emphasized the importance of domestic revenue mobilization amidst declining aid and increasing debt in developing economies. His insights into innovative tax strategies and the significance of adapting tax systems to the digital economy highlight his commitment to sustainable development and financial resilience in Africa.
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CG Darboe hailed taxpayers for the record revenue achieved through digital reforms.
GRA’s digital reforms drive record revenue as CG Darboe hails taxpayersGambia· 2026-06-01
CG Darboe highlighted GRA's strengthened technical capacity in complex tax areas like transfer pricing and VAT on cross-border transactions.
GRA revenue soars from D6B in 2016 to D25.3B in 2025 – CG DarboeGambia· 2026-03-06CG Darboe attributes GRA’s successful reforms to political will.
CG Darboe attributes GRA’s successful reforms to political willGambia· 2026-02-23CG Darboe acknowledged persistent challenges in the tax system and emphasized the importance of regional cooperation.
GRA to collect D27.5B revenue in 2026 as Authority records 21% growth in 2025Gambia· 2026-01-11CG Darboe highlights GRA’s infrastructural achievements.
CG Darboe highlights GRA’s infrastructural achievementsGambia· 2025-12-05CG Darboe emphasizes the importance of digitalization for the GRA's revenue generation.
GRA boss attributes excellent revenue performance to digitalizatonGambia· 2025-11-14
CG Darboe expressed great honour and a profound sense of responsibility in addressing the West African Tax Administration Forum.
CG Darboe addresses high-level WATAF meetingGambia· 2025-09-18CG Darboe urges collaboration for an improved tax system in The Gambia.
CG Darboe urges collaboration for improved tax systemGambia· 2025-09-04CG Darboe described ITAS as a comprehensive secure, web-based platform designed to revolutionize how taxes are collected in The Gambia.
CG says ITAS represents vital shift in tax administrationGambia· 2025-08-18CG Darboe is focused on achieving a D23bn revenue target by November through digital transformation in tax collection.
CG Darboe vows D23bn revenue target by NovemberGambia· 2025-08-13
CG Darboe made this disclosure shortly after the enrolment of five members of staff from various departments within the Gambia Revenue Authority.
GRA blessed with competent human resources – CG DarboeGambia· 2025-08-04
CG Darboe expressed deep sense of honour to celebrate the successful completion of the intensive two-month training programme attended by 57 of the GRA’s regular staff.
CG Darboe reminds 57 GRA graduates of responsibilityGambia· 2025-07-30
CG Darboe said the GRA has embarked on an ambitious but necessary journey of reform and modernisation anchored on its Corporate Strategic Plan 2025-2029.
GRA reassures taxpayers amid validity of e-invoicingGambia· 2025-07-16
CG Darboe underlines staff capacity building as a driving tool for GRA.
CG Darboe underlines staff capacity building as driving tool for GRAGambia· 2025-06-05
CG Darboe said the government of The Gambia has recognised coordinated border management as a key trade facilitation priority.
CG Darboe officiates WCO-GRA Inter-agency CBM trainingGambia· 2025-05-21CG Darboe is involved in correcting the false claims made by Bob Keita against President Barrow.
CG Darboe dismisses Bob Keita’s claims against Barrow as falseGambia· 2025-05-13
CG Darboe disclosed the impressive revenue collection by the GRA during a press conference.
GRA generates D6.7B in 3 monthsGambia· 2025-04-04CG Darboe explained that digital tax stamp is imposed on cigarettes, flour, soft drinks and all excisable commodities.
GRA confirms reducing smuggling taxable goods by 95%Gambia· 2025-03-24
CG Darboe disclosed one of the outcomes of the conference, saying delegates unanimously agreed that tax administration must change holistically.
W/Africa tax administration to take new paradigm shift -CG DarboeGambia· 2025-03-03CG Darboe received the prestigious WAUTI Award and emphasized the importance of domestic revenue mobilization for developing economies.
CG Darboe receives prestigious WAUTI AwardGambia· 2025-02-28