About Us
The ICTD is an independent research centre focused on improving tax policy and administration in lower-income countries.
We support our partners in raising more revenue to fund public services in ways that are equitable, efficient, and strengthen accountability.
In this way, our efforts contribute to advancing sustainable development by reducing inequality, fostering inclusive growth, and enhancing governance.
The pillars of our work are:
Rigorous, collaborative research
Purposeful communication and policy engagement
Applied research training and mentoring
The ICTD is based at the Institute of Development Studies. It was founded in 2010 and is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad).
Our Governance
The ICTD is overseen by an advisory group, which exercises professional due diligence over the management of the Centre and advises the leadership team on strategy. Please find information on the members in the “Centre Advisory Group” section below.
Our Approach
We deeply value collaboration. Our experience of conducting research in partnership with revenue authorities in Africa has demonstrated that it both enriches academic understanding of tax administration issues and generates policy-relevant knowledge that can lead to great impact.
Our Team
Leadership Team
Researchers
Teaching and Learning Co-Lead
Climate and Environmental Tax Lead
Programme Management and Communications Staff
Centre Advisory Group
Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI)
Our Institutional Bases
Our Partners
