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
How should we tax after the pandemic?
Globally, tax collections are declining. Governments have cancelled or postponed some tax dues in the effort to bolster economies and…
To help respond to Covid-19, African governments should prioritise taxing the rich
So far, policy discussions about tax responses to Covid-19 have focused overwhelmingly on how to offer immediate tax relief. There…
Unpacking Formalisation: The need for a new research agenda on taxation and the informal economy
ICTD Informality and Taxation blog series The ICTD’s Informality and Tax programme seeks to conduct, connect, and support novel research…
How can African tax collectors help cope with the economic impacts of Covid-19?
There is no scarcity of criticism of the methods that OECD governments have used – and not used – to…
Response to Richard Bird’s Critique of “Innovations in Tax Compliance”
At the request of the ICTD, Professor Richard Bird generously agreed to review the new World Bank publication Innovations in…
Review of new World Bank framework “Innovations in Tax Compliance”
See here for a response to Professor Bird’s critique by the World Bank framework’s lead author and ICTD Research Director…
ICTD’s ‘The Routledge Handbook of Smuggling’ book editor featured on ‘Between the Lines’ podcast
The tax story behind the Sri Lankan crisis
Announcing the Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI)
In 2017, the ICTD launched the Africa Property Tax Initiative (APTI) to support efforts to strengthen property taxation across Africa….
Job Opportunity: Programme Manager, DIGITAX
Closing date for applications: Saturday, 30th April 2022 The International Centre for Tax and Development is seeking a Programme Manager…
DIGITAX working papers examine the intersection between technology, tax policies & collection methods
DIGITAX is a new ICTD research programme aimed at generating knowledge and evidence to support governments in overcoming the challenges…
New World Bank framework for tax reform developed in partnership with the ICTD
In many developing countries, tax revenues remain far below levels needed to provide citizens with basic services or fund extra…
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Tax expenditures, including exemptions, deductions, credits and reduced rates, are among the most widely used tax policy tools, yet they are often costly, poorly governed and subject to limited scrutiny. Revenue foregone through tax expenditures worldwide amounts to around USD
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