Research

Applied research and knowledge are the bedrock of LoGRI’s efforts to support the construction of progressive and equitable property tax systems in lower-income countries. Through research, we seek to generate rigorous, co-created and applied knowledge with key partners. This collaborative dimension ensures that the insights generated from our research are locally rooted and contribute to practical solutions for reform. Key themes covered in our research include the political economy of tax reform, technical reform strategies, digitalization, inter-institutional cooperation, and tax compliance. By exploring these issues, LoGRI strives to build a comprehensive understanding of property tax systems in lower-income countries, with the ultimate goal of helping governments raise local revenue more fairly and in ways that promote trust, transparency, and accountability.

The Political Economy of Progressive Property Tax Reform: Evidence from Pakistan

Country: Pakistan

Status: On-going

Understanding the Dynamics of, and Attitudes Toward, Property Tax Compliance in Zambia

Country: Zambia

Status: On-going

Potential Models for Linking Revenues with Public Services in Lilongwe, Mzuzu, Zomba and Blantyre City Councils

Country: Malawi

Status: Completed

Readiness Assessment – Real Property Tax Reform in Lilongwe, Mzuzu, Zomba and Blantyre City Councils

Country: Malawi

Status: Completed

Diagnostic Assessment and Political Economy of Property Tax in Côte d’Ivoire

Country: Côte d’Ivoire

Status: On-going

IT and Property Tax Reform in the Province of Kasaï Central, DRC

Country: Democratic Republic of Congo

Status: On-going