Women Leaders Discuss Growth and Confidence at AWITN Leadership Programme

Empowering Women in Tax Leadership

The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF), through its Women in Tax Network (AWITN), has launched its first Leadership Development Programme aimed at supporting women in mid‑level tax administration roles. The event brought together experienced leaders and professionals to share insight on personal growth, confidence, and leadership excellence.

Voices from the Forum

According to the organisers, the programme seeks to strengthen women’s capacity to take on leadership roles across African tax institutions. The initiative builds a structured approach to mentorship, skills training, and knowledge sharing.

"We want to create a new generation of confident women leaders who drive change in public revenue systems," said an AWITN representative during the opening session.

Speakers highlighted the need for women to invest in self‑development and build collaborative professional networks that cross national boundaries. Participants exchanged strategies on maintaining confidence while handling leadership challenges in technical and policy environments.

Programme Highlights

The leadership sessions covered key topics such as:

Effective communication and decision‑making.
Mentorship and succession planning.
Building credibility and trust in professional roles.
Strategies for balancing personal and professional goals.

Panel discussions emphasized inclusivity and the importance of role models in encouraging more women to pursue senior management positions.

Building Sustainable Growth

The AWITN initiative aligns with ATAF’s wider mission to promote excellence, gender equity, and professional growth within African tax administrations. Participants committed to applying the programme’s teachings within their institutions to spread its impact across the continent.

Author’s Summary:
The AWITN Leadership Programme marked an important step by ATAF to empower women in tax leadership through mentorship, skills development, and confidence building across Africa.

African Tax Administration Forum — 2025-11-28