Contributor: Alexandra Readhead

Why Tax Expenditure Reporting Is a Missing Link in Financing for Development

 , , , , and | 21 April 2026
Fiscal, Blog | Tags: Domestic Revenue Mobilization, GTED, Tax Expenditures
With aid budgets shrinking and debt vulnerabilities mounting, the $4 trillion governments forgo annually through exemptions, credits, and preferential rates demands greater transparency and accountability. ... continue reading

FfD4 Countdown: A Watered-Down Proposal on Tax Expenditures Risks Undermining Countries’ Domestic Revenue Mobilization

 , , , and | 17 April 2025
Fiscal, Blog | Tags: Domestic Revenue Mobilization, Investment, Tax Expenditures
At the Fourth Conference on Financing for Development in June, countries must commit to greater oversight of tax expenditures, including implementing minimum reporting standards, and rationalizing ineffective or harmful tax expenditures. ... continue reading

Avoiding Mining Tax Relief Pitfalls During a Crisis

 | 22 May 2020
Fiscal, Blog | Tags: Covid-19, Mining, Tax Expenditures, Taxes
Establishing effective tax policy for the mining sector can be a challenge in the best of times, especially for resource-rich developing countries which may lack sector-specific experience and technical capacity. Under the pressure of a crisis, it is critical for countries to steer clear of ... continue reading