Innovative Colloc — Pay Platform Boosts Local Revenue Management in Gabon’s Ntoum BODY: NTOUM, Gabon – Officials in the collectivity of Ntoum, located in the Estuaire province, have recently unveiled Colloc-Pay, a cutting-edge digital platform designed to modernize local revenue collection and enhance financial management at the communal and departmental levels.
The platform, presented by Bienvenue Kombila, Manager General Consulting, includes features such as the digitization and geolocation of economic operators, the digitalization of communal and departmental heritage, and the dematerialized payment of taxes and levies.
The mayor of Ntoum, Zéphirine Etotowa Ntutume, expressed optimism about the platform’s potential to improve revenue management and services to the population. Officials commented on the matter. Edwige Obone Essone, the president of the Komo-Mondah Departmental Council, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing that Colloc-Pay represents a significant step towards the financial autonomy of local collectivities through more effective and transparent management.
The introduction of Colloc — Pay aligns with Gabon’s ongoing efforts to modernize its administrative processes, particularly in the realm of local governance. This initiative is part of a broader push for administrative and financial reform in the country, aiming to enhance transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity in local governance, in line with the nation’s commitment to sustainable development and economic growth.
The success of Colloc — Pay is expected to have a significant impact on local revenue collection in Ntoum, streamlining the payment process for property taxes, fees, and other local revenues, making it more accessible and efficient for both residents and local authorities.
As Gabon continues to invest in infrastructure and administrative reforms, the introduction of Colloc — Pay represents a step towards a more transparent and efficient local government, crucial for ensuring sustainable development and economic growth in the province of Estuaire and beyond.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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