Despite the recent increase of empirical research and conceptual development in transparency and accountability, much of this has been on the side of citizen action, looking at why and how citizens mobilise around accountability demands and at what makes their actions successful. More details

This brief summarises the research projects conducted by the ICTD in partnership with each of the three revenue authorities and concludes with a set of principles for productive partnerships between researchers and practitioners in government agencies. More details

Administrative data is incredibly valuable for research on taxation for several reasons. More details

This report highlights some key themes that are important in exploring the state side of the accountability equation. It shares insights from a workshop which brought together researchers, policy specialists and practitioners working in the field of accountable governance. More details

The agenda for the Third International Conference on Financing for Development suggests there will be less focus on aid, and more on how developing countries can generate their own financial resources for development. Governments will be urged to tax more effectively, and donors will be called upon to help build capacity in developing country tax administrations. More details