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
The World Bank and IMF are using flawed logic in their quest to do away with the informal sector
Many low and middle-income countries face a myriad of challenges. But policies that can address them are few and far…
Pandora’s box is open: What should lower-income countries do to tax the wealthy now?
The recent Pandora Papers leak has exposed yet again the scandal of how the world’s rich and powerful hide their…
Citizen-led financing of public services in fragile contexts: New evidence from Somalia
Two billion people live in countries where development outcomes are affected by fragility, conflict, and violence. By 2030, up to…
Would Moroccans accept a state zakat fund? Should they?
Zakat can add up to big money. Although estimates vary, some suggest that global annual zakat spending is higher than…
Informal taxation in Nigeria: Significance, benefits and challenges
Across Nigeria, a journey through rural communities and interaction with community members will expose you to the prevalence of self-financed…
Urgent fossil fuel subsidy reforms needed to tackle climate crisis
As the G20 Environment Ministers meet today, one of the key issues they need to consider is whether to get…
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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