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 future of development starts with getting tax right
The IRD is finding its mojo
Pakistan’s support for wealth taxes
Bridging the divide: Rwanda’s quest for equitable digital governance
Why tax matters in fragile states and how donors can support it
Fragile contexts are home to 24% of the world’s population (1.9 billion people), and three-quarters (73%) of the world’s extreme…
Taxing mobile money: Five critical strategies for policymakers
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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Timezone: Europe/London
The use of tax treaties by developing countries is controversial, to say the least. Best case scenario? Tax treaties help to attract foreign direct investment by reducing the risk of double taxation. Evidence for this is weak. Worst case scenario?
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Timezone: Europe/London
This forum will be anchored around addressing Sri Lanka’s debt crisis. Through this forum, Verité Research will Present research and analysis pertaining to debt management and fiscal reforms, including potential interventions on government revenue and expenditure. Provide specific ideas and
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Timezone: Europe/London
Unlike most sources of local revenue, responsibility for the different aspects of property tax administration in Africa is often split between central and local authorities. In many countries, central governments have, since the colonial period, retained responsibility for land titling,
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The Advocata Institute launches its latest public policy discussion series ‘DeepDive’. The series will commence with several discussions on the topic “How can we improve Sri Lanka’s Debt Sustainability?”. The discussion series will kickstart with a lecture on the same
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