Research Theme
Tax and Governance
Discovering how and why increased taxation can spur statebuilding and government accountability is crucial across all countries. Combining tax and governance gives us a richer picture of how the right kinds of taxation can deliver more and better for taxpayers, and what success is contingent on. When tax and governance operate well, both local and national governments benefit.
Key Resources
Tax and Governance Library
Kenya protests show citizens don’t trust government with their tax money: can Ruto make a meaningful new deal?
Each year, the Kenyan government tables a finance bill outlining measures for funding the national budget. In the past, these…
Why Cameroon’s mobile money agents are struggling to increase revenue
Tax incentives for digital payments – Lessons for African tax administration organisations
Broadening the tax horizon through information: the power of third-party data for African tax administrations
It is fair to say that taxation cannot exist without information. To calculate taxes and enforce compliance, tax administrations need…
Tax reforms and the battle for Pakistan’s future in the 2024 elections
Pakistan’s 2024 general elections are going ahead tomorrow amidst economic turmoil, terrorism, and regional tensions. Shunned political figures like Imran…
When does tax administration become a constitutional issue?
Tax and law courts are not strangers. In fact, courts are often called to adjudicate the interpretation of complex tax…
ICTD launches report on 15 years of research and the future of development finance
The International Centre for Tax and Development (ICTD) has officially released its major report, Taxing Smarter: Advancing Reform Through Research…
Taxing Smarter: How Research Collaboration is Strengthening Tax Systems in Africa
Amidst growing fiscal pressures, rising debt service costs, and shrinking aid budgets, strengthening domestic resource mobilisation (DRM) has become an…
ICTD hosts tax research study visit for KESRA delegation
ICTD was delighted to welcome a delegation of faculty from the Kenya School of Revenue Authority (KESRA), the Kenya Revenue…
Wilson Prichard Leads Session on Revenue Systems at Harvard Ministerial Leadership Forum
Harvard University hosted its annual Harvard Ministerial Leadership Forum last month welcoming finance and economic planning ministers from Africa, the…
Insights on Ghana’s e-levy: What do we know nearly two years on?
Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Tax Administration: Insights from the 2nd RRA Research Conference
On February 9, 2024, the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) and the International Centre for Tax and Development (ICTD) co-hosted the…
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The ICTD hosted its 6th Annual Centre Meeting in association with the Uganda Revenue Authority. DAY 1 PRESENTATIONS (Monday, 16 October 2017) 1. Tax Treaty Policies for Developing Countries Catherine Ngina Mutava, ICTD Researcher in International Tax (Tax Treaties) &
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The ICTD launched the Nigerian Tax Research Network (NTRN) at a three-day event on the theme: “Revenue Beyond Oil Reliance.” Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the NTRN’s purpose is to support the generation and exchange of tax
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The ICTD is pleased to annouce a new four-day course on Taxation and Transparency to be held at the Institute of Development Studies from August 8-11th. https://youtu.be/L4N4p7agD8U The Topic: There is now very substantial and growing interest in tax transparency
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