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Taxing smarter: 15 years of ICTD research and the future of development finance
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03 August 2026
Taxing smarter: 15 years of ICTD research and the future of development finance
The International Centre for Tax and Development (ICTD), based at IDS, has officially released its major report, Taxing Smarter: Advancing Reform Through Research and Partnership. This comprehensive publication serves as both a reflection on 15 years of rigorous research, a celebration of long-term partnerships and a strategic roadmap for the role of taxation in the…
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