While the justification for this new levy is to widen the tax net, since the majority of the population make a living in the informal sector, it seems a convenient means to increase government revenue. Initial response to the announcement of the levy has been one of displeasure and fears that it will affect the country’s current digitisation agenda.
AuthorPK Senyo
Dr. PK Senyo is an Associate Professor in FinTech and Information Systems within the Department of Decision Analytics and Risk, University of Southampton. PK has a strong focus for applied and impactful research.
His research focuses on how the use and adaptation of new digital technologies impact individuals, organisations, and society. His current research interests include financial technologies (FinTech), Financial Inclusion, Platform Ecosystems, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, ICT for Development (ICT4D), and Digital Innovation.
PK’s research has been published in leading journals such as Technovation (ABS3), Technological Forecasting & Social Change (ABS3), Information Technology & People (ABS3), Government Information Quarterly (ABS3), and the International Journal of Production Research (ABS3) among others as well as prestigious conferences such as Academy of Management, International Conference on Information Systems, and European Conference on Information Systems. PK also serves as Associate Editor and track co-chair for international conferences and holds editorial roles at several international journals.
He has obtained over £650,000 in research income from councils such as Innovate UK, ESRC, and through consultancy for private and public sector organisations. PK regularly consults and provides expert advice on digital technology projects for national and international organisations. He has previously worked with organisations such as the UK’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), the World Bank among others.