Contributor: Harshil Parekh

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

Alexandra Readhead, Agustin Redonda, Christian von Haldenwang, Giovanni Occhiali, Giulia Mascagni and Harshil Parekh | 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

The Devil in the Detail? Eight Lessons from Tax Expenditure Reporting in Rwanda and Uganda

Hazel Granger, Kyle McNabb and Harshil Parekh | 22 November 2022
Fiscal, Blog | Tags: Fiscal Policy, Tax Expenditures
Tax expenditures (TEs) are used widely around the world. Their role in the fiscal systems of low- and middle-income countries has recently attracted increased scrutiny. ... continue reading