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Adrienne Lees ans Sripriya Srivatsa, the two early-career researchers who submitted their PhD theses
March 2026
ICTD early-career researchers submit PhDs, advancing tax research in low-income countries

The International Centre for Tax and Development (ICTD) is proud to announce that two of its…

Partner Publication

Reforming Self-Declaration Property Tax Systems: Illustrations from Rwanda

Digital Public Infrastructure concept showing connected highways and data networks, symbolising how digital systems can shape taxation in Africa.
October 2025|
Blog

How Digital Public Infrastructure can define taxation in Africa

by Lucia Rossel

As Africa deepens its digital transformation, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is redefining how governments identify, register, and engage taxpayers. From digital IDs to data sharing, DPI offers new ways to build fairer, more efficient, and inclusive tax systems that strengthen trust between citizens and the state….

Partner Publication

Digital Payments: Opportunities and Challenges for African Tax Administrations

Close up on a hand of an Africa person from Kenya, holding a phone to access digital services.
October 2025|
Blog

Why digitalisation alone won’t fix Africa’s tax systems: 6 steps for real impact

by Kanuda M. Buluba & Fabrizio Santoro

For many African tax administrations seeking to boost revenue, digital tools appear transformative but is it really the case?…

Research in Brief

The Interpersonal Side of Tax Compliance: Interactions Between Taxpayers and Tax Officials in Rwanda

News
July 2025
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…

A woman walking along the streets of Kigali, talking on the phone.
May 2025|
Blog

Bridging the divide: Rwanda’s quest for equitable digital governance

by Elizabeth Bermeo & Fabrizio Santoro

In Rwanda, digital transformation is driven by IremboGov, an integrated e-government platform that streamlines access to essential services. While this initiative marks significant progress, several barriers remain, including limited internet access, high device costs, and low digital literacy….

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Fintech financial technology concept image showing Fintech icon hovering over a smartphone, held by a business person.
April 2025
The implications of digital payments for tax administration – Insights from the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2025

What is the potential of digital finance, a cashless economy and system interoperability for strengthening tax…

Journal Article

Trading away tax sovereignty? How trade rules shape taxation of the digital economy in Africa

The interpersonal side of tax compliance: interactions between taxpayers and tax officials in Rwanda

Working Paper

The Interpersonal Side of Tax Compliance: Interactions Between Taxpayers and Tax Officials in Rwanda

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