Publications

Maize farmer amidst crops

Cash versus maize in Malawi

It’s imperative to reduce support for the maize economy. Cash transfers may offer a politically feasible way to get there.
Shacks along the railway tracks in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh

Revenue in Bangladesh (prototype)

Tax evasion is rife in Bangladesh, and the resulting low tax-to-GDP ratio is undermining the state's capacity to deliver social services. The tax administration needs to be depoliticised, now.
Mombasa's port, with two workers walking in the foreground

Public procurement in Kenya (prototype)

In Kenya, public procurement is economically vital yet subject to systemic leaks. Kenya’s new e-Government Procurement (eGP) system can help tackle these issues, but successful implementation of eGP hinges on political leadership, sufficient funding, public communication, and coalition-building.