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ICTD is an independent research centre focused on improving tax policy and administration in lower-income countries.
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When tax data travels, who protects the taxpayer?
Data shared through digital public infrastructure (DPI) can make tax administration more effective and compliance easier. By connecting tax data…
How research helped ICTD alum strengthen marine insurance implementation in Uganda
In 2022, Martha Marunga Murungi, working in financial investigation at the Uganda Revenue Authority, joined ICTD’s Research on Tax and…
What Bhutan’s GST rollout teaches small digitalising economies
On 1 January 2026, Bhutan introduced a 5% goods and services tax (GST), replacing its fragmented sales tax regime. Like…
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Our Research Themes
Tax, Conflict, and Fragility
Climate and Environmental Tax
Digital Public Infrastructure and Tax
Subnational and Property Tax
Tax Administration and Compliance
Taxing High-Net-Worth Individuals
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Discussing fairer approaches to taxing the informal sector
The first ATI–ICTD webinar on tax and informality brought together research, workers’ experiences, and The Gambia’s reform plans to discuss…
ICTD hosts digital payments discussion at IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings
Researchers from the International Centre for Tax and Development (ICTD) joined policymakers, researchers, and development partners in Bangkok this month,…
Can Property Taxes Fund Africa’s Urban Future?
This Urban October, the Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI), an initiative of ICTD, releases a new video which discusses how…
