Lucia Rossel

Research Consultant

Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)

Lucia Rossel is a consultant at ICTD and a lecturer at Universidad del Desarrollo in Chile. She hold a PhD in Economics from Utrecht University, the Netherlands.

Publications

Partner Publication

Digital Payments: Opportunities and Challenges for African Tax Administrations

October 2025
Fabrizio Santoro & Lucia Rossel
Research in Brief

Technology Evolution and Tax Compliance: Evidence from Rwanda

September 2023
Lucia Rossel, Fabrizio Santoro & Naphtal Hakizimana
Working Paper

Electoral Competitiveness, Political Budget Cycles and Taxation in Developing Countries

September 2014
Wilson Prichard
Working Paper

Taxation, Non-Tax Revenue and Democracy: New Evidence Using New Cross-Country Data

September 2014
Wilson Prichard, Paola Salardi & Paul Segal
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Blogs

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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….
Fingerprint scanner on transparent screen
April 2025|
Blog

From Identification to Stronger Tax Administration: Can Digital IDs Deliver?

by Fabrizio Santoro & Lucia Rossel

In many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), strengthening state capacity and expanding the tax base are…
Close up of african american man hands typing credit card info on computer keyboard, online internet shopping leisure activity time. Business payment with web technology. Buying purchase transactions
October 2024|
Blog

How digital public infrastructure could transform tax administration in Africa

by Fabrizio Santoro & Lucia Rossel

Evidence suggests that digital public infrastructure (DPI) can greatly simplify tax administration and boost tax compliance….
May 2024|
Blog

Tax incentives for digital payments – Lessons for African tax administration organisations

by Lucia Rossel & Fabrizio Santoro

Are digital payment tax incentives delivering on the promise of increased tax revenuue? A comprehensive comparative compilation of experience in Africa, Asia and America….
Online business database
March 2024|
Blog

Broadening the tax horizon through information: the power of third-party data for African tax administrations

by Lucia Rossel & Fabrizio Santoro

It is fair to say that taxation cannot exist without information. To calculate taxes and enforce…

News and events

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News
November 2025
ICTD at the Global Digital Public Infrastructure Summit

The summit reinforced that the journey toward safe, inclusive digital public infrastructure is still unfolding. Through our DPI and Tax Programme, we aim to contribute to this work by generating practical, evidence-based insights for governments and partners navigating this rapidly evolving field….
News
September 2025
ICTD joins 10th African Tax Research Network Congress in Cape Town

A long-standing ATAF friend and partner, ICTD co-sponsored this year’s Annual Congress and actively contributed to the event through panel discussions, research presentations, a master class, and a booth that welcomed participants throughout the three days.  …
Event
18 September 2025
ICTD at the 10th Annual ATRN Congress for Contemporary Taxation Issues in Africa

ICTD Researchers Fabrizio Santoro and Dominic Ogembo will lead a masterclass on how Digital Public Infrastructure can shape the future of equitable taxation in Africa, drawing on findings from the Centre’s DIGITAX Research Programme, at the ATRN Congress….