Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)
🇬🇭 Ghana
Partner with the World Bank to develop digital solutions for Ghana Tax Administration this autumn.
World Bank Partnership
Get exposure to public sector clients having support from the World Bank.
GovTech Capacity Building
Executive-level training in Switzerland on key public-private collaboration aspects.
Public Sector Engagement
Design a Proof of Concept for specific tax administration issues with Ghana Revenue Authority.
Presented by
World Bank Institutions Global Department
The challenge is presented by The World Bank's Institutions Global Department, in collaboration with the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs in Switzerland (SECO) and Trust Valley. Launched in May 2025 during the GovTech Global Forum, and supported by the World Bank Trust Fund's Governance & Institutions Umbrella Program.
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Powered by the World Bank's Institutions Global Department, SECO Switzerland, and Trust Valley — a Swiss public-private partnership for digital trust.
The Programme
How the programme works
Creating a platform for private companies to design and test innovative digital solutions for the public sector, enhancing government efficiency, transparency, and citizen services.
Submit your proposal
Outline your proposed technical approach, implementation methodology, and potential impact to address the Ghana Revenue Authority challenge.
GovTech Bootcamp in Switzerland
Top 3 selected companies participate in a 4-day capacity-building programme with field visits, mentoring, and workshops.
Develop a Proof of Concept
Work with Ghana Revenue Authority and the World Bank to demonstrate the technical feasibility of your solution.
4-day GovTech Bootcamp
- Field visits to International Geneva, State of Vaud, EPFL, EPFL Innovation Park, SICPA, SGS, and Kudelski
- Mentoring & networking with domain experts from the Swiss financial sector
- Workshops on B2G engagement, regulatory compliance, and scalability planning
GovTech Conference in Geneva
- Flagship event at the Geneva International Conference Centre — 500+ attendees
- Showcase of the Top 3 finalist proposals to a global audience
- Panel discussions on AI, Digital Trust, and Quantum in Public Administration
- All travel, accommodation, and meals fully covered
The Challenge
Improving Tax Resource Mobilisation in Ghana
Ghana needs more resources to improve public services and build essential infrastructure. According to Afrobarometer, 79% of Ghanaians support paying taxes to help develop their country rather than relying on foreign aid. But despite this strong public support, tax collection remains low compared to other countries in the region. By designing simple, smart tax solutions, you can help Ghana unlock more domestic revenue.
Track A — Informal Sector Taxation
Design software solutions to identify, assess and incentivise sole proprietors to register and comply with their tax obligations. The challenge focuses on identifying new taxpayers and improving compliance among existing ones, particularly with regard to income tax.
- Innovative methods for identifying informal sector businesses and sole proprietors as eligible taxpayers
- Mobile-first solutions tailored for low-tech environments in underserved remote communities
- Simplification of digital registration, tax education, and tax filing processes
Track B — E-Commerce Taxation
Design a software solution to identify companies operating in the digital services sector and monitor digital transactions to ensure registration and compliance with tax obligations. The challenge focuses on automated VAT taxpayer registration, enabling a seamless, end-to-end compliance process.
- Automated identification of domestic e-commerce businesses (digital services provided by non-residents is a plus)
- Real-time monitoring of online transactions through payment service providers for upfront VAT deduction
- Comprehensive transaction and compliance verification
Ghana at a glance
Programme Timeline
Key Dates
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Submit your proposal
Outline your proposed technical approach, implementation methodology, and potential impact to address the tax administration challenge of Ghana Revenue Authority.
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Information Sessions
Q&A format online sessions with Ghana Revenue Authority to clarify technical requirements, discuss implementation approaches, and gain deeper insights into taxation in Ghana. Available dates: Sep 2 (10:00–11:30 AM CET) · Sep 3 (2:00–3:30 PM CET) · Sep 8 (5:30–7:00 PM CET) · Sep 16 (12:30–2:00 PM CET).
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Pitch Sessions
Present your proposal to the Selection Committee — representatives from the World Bank, the Swiss Secretariat for Economic Affairs, and Trust Valley partners from Geneva and the Canton of Vaud across the public, private, and academic sectors.
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Final Selection
The Selection Committee will choose the Top 3 companies with the best proposals, which will receive comprehensive support to develop their proposals from initial concept to functional Proof of Concept (PoC).
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GovTech Bootcamp & Conference in Switzerland
Selected companies participate in a 4-day programme to build capacity in public-private collaboration and refine their Proof of Concepts with Ghana Revenue Authority and the World Bank. The programme concludes with presentations at the GovTech Conference.
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Prototyping
Following the Swiss ecosystem experience, selected companies may be invited to further collaborate with Ghana Revenue Authority to explore the potential implementation of pilot solutions.
Eligibility
Who can apply?
We welcome applications from early-stage startups, scale-ups, and SMEs from any country worldwide.
- Legally incorporated company
- Fewer than 75 employees
- Under $5M USD in annual revenue
- Technical, operational, and business expertise relevant to the challenge
- Capacity to actively participate in all programme activities
- Open to companies from all countries — no geographic restrictions
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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