World Bank extends $17 mln loan for Kazakhstan tax administration.

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WASHINGTON, February 17 (Itar-Tass) - The World Bank will extend a 17
million dollar loan to Kazakhstan for the tax administration reform
project.
The project was approved at the World Bank's Board of Executive
Directors on Tuesday.
According to the WB press service, the project is aimed at improving
the level of voluntary compliance, enhancing effectiveness to fight tax
evasion and reducing potential for corruption.
Experts say the project will have a positive impact on the business
climate in the Central Asian republic.