Development’s research programme

Sep 26, 2024 | ictd.ac | Max Gallien |Stephanie Alkoussa |Development’s research programme |Colette Nyirakamana

Twenty-two tax and finance professionals mostly from countries across Africa successfully completed ICTD’s last module for the Research on Tax and Development course in Accra earlier this month. The course, which has been delivered by ICTD for nearly ten years, equips participants with a strong understanding of the current tax and development landscape, and teaches them basic research methodologies, supporting them to develop their own research projects.

Sep 12, 2024 | ictd.ac | Colette Nyirakamana |Max Gallien |Development’s research programme

Taxes are not just about money and not just for economists. Using as a starting point recent flashpoints such as the E-levy and recent tax protests in Ghana and other parts of the continent, the panel will show the connection between taxation and wider political and social issues. This interactive panel will discuss the relationship between taxes and trust in the state, elections and public mobilisation, informality, and gendered social relations.

Jul 31, 2024 | ictd.ac | Development’s research programme |Giulia Mascagni |Giovanni Occhiali

“It is important for all taxpayers, including ultra-high-net-worth individuals, to contribute their fair share in taxes” said the finance ministers and central bankers in a joint statement marking the conclusion of two days of meeting in Brazil. Brazil, which this year is presiding over the G20, is spear-heading global discussions on taxing the utlra-rich with a specific aim of raising international funds to tackle climate change.

Jan 25, 2024 | ictd.ac | Giulia Mascagni |Mbakiso Magwape |Development’s research programme |Wilson Prichard

Underscoring the “dramatic rise of economic inequality,” more than 260 billionaires and millionaires recently called on global leaders to introduce higher taxes for the extremely wealthy.