City chiefs collecting taxes in Kananga, DRC, outperformed state agents thanks to their superior local information about potential taxpayers

A property tax campaign in the city of Kananga increased tax compliance and stimulated citizen demand for inclusive and accountable government

Taxes on consumption help governments in developing countries redistribute thanks to the presence of large informal sectors

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Could a universal supplemental income transfer, pegged at 1% of GDP, transform India’s anti-poverty strategy?

How can we best incentivise bureaucrats in a formal manner that avoids concerns over corruption?

Giving government procurement officers more leeway in decision-making over expenses could save billions

Do unconditional cash transfers increase welfare in communities as a whole, even within households that do not receive them?

Ecuador's efforts to increase corporate tax audits led to a welcome surprise: banks stepped up their lending efforts as confidence in firms rose