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’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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While property taxation constitutes a major revenue source for subnational governments, it remains one of the most underperforming in lower-income countries. This is but one example of how, in many countries, subnational governments’ revenue-raising efforts are frequently ineffective, inequitable, and
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