In this episode of Between the Lines, Jalia Kangave interviews Mick Moore, and Wilson Prichard who along with Odd-Helge Fjeldstad authored the book Taxing Africa: Coercion, Reform and Development. Taxing Africa is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the crucial debates around taxation and development in Africa. The book offers a fascinating insight into the key…
A central aspect of institutional development in developing economies is building tax systems capable of raising revenues from broad tax bases; i.e., acquiring fiscal capacity. Improved fiscal capacity allows countries to generate much-needed resources for the provision of public goods and services. This is essential for pursuing the ambitious set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…
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? They become a vehicle for multinational tax avoidance leading to huge revenue losses for developing…
Closing date for applications: Sunday, 21st November 2021 The International Centre for Tax and Development is seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher (PDR) to work on the DIGITAX Programme. The PDR will be responsible for leading both quantitative and qualitative research, primarily under the research component “Assessment of the impact of taxes on Digital financial services and…
Closing date for applications: Sunday, 21st November 2021 The ICTD is seeking to recruit a Communications Assistant to be responsible for supporting the ICTD team to deliver high quality communications outputs and activities that promote its leading research, policy engagement, and capacity building work. The post holder will use their excellent communications and organisational skills…
This week, the first Africa Conference on Tobacco Control and Development is being held. The aim of the conference is to connect researchers, policymakers, advocates, students and members of the public who are interested in tobacco control on the continent. It’s a platform to share information on some of the tobacco control work conducted in…
Closing date for applications: Sunday, 31st October 2021 The International Centre for Tax and Development is seeking to appoint a Project Research Officer. The Project Research Officer will work on the DIGITAX Programme and will contribute to innovative and high-quality research on taxing digital financial services and the use of technology in tax administration. The…
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 guidelines that could inform the formulation of the 2022 Budget towards making it a stepping…
The WU Global Tax Policy Center at the Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law, WU is delighted to invite you to the 31st Tax Policy Fireside Chat (FSC), which will feature the ICTD’s Professor Mick Moore on September 14, 2021 and will take place from 14:00 to 15:30 CET Vienna time via online link. During the Tax Policy Fireside…
The ICTD is very pleased to announce that Dr Waziona Ligomeka has been appointed to the United Nations Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters for the 2021-2025 term. The committee fosters international cooperation on domestic and international tax matters, working closely with observers from government, civil society, business and academia, to develop guidance…
Two new members have recently been appointed to the advisory board of the ICTD’s Nigerian Tax Research Network (NTRN). Ms Amina Ado and Dr Oyebola Okunogbe, who bring specialised expertise to the table, have joined Mrs Ifueko Omoigui-Okauru, MFR, the Chair of the advisory board, and members Dr Nonso Obikili, Dr Francisca Nlerum, Mr Mustapha…
Th International Centre for Tax and Development (ICTD) seeks proposals for research projects on tax treaties and lower-income countries, with the aim of assisting lower-income countries in making decisions about their approach to tax treaty policy and treaty negotiations. Funding is available for the most promising applications that need it. Applicants whose proposals have been…
