09/24/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/22/2024 18:32
DaTax invites you to its launch event to explore how tax microdata can help transform policy design by shedding new light at critical policy questions in areas such as tax compliance, firm dynamics, and labor markets.
Join leading experts and policymakers as they explore cutting-edge research and policy innovations driven by granular tax data. Be part of the conversation shaping the future of equitable and sustainable public finance systems globally.
This event is part of the 2024 Tax Data Analytics Week. Visit the week's website for the full agenda and details on other events.
Opening Remarks
Pablo Saavedra (Vice President for Prosperity)
Presentation of DaTax
Manuela Francisco (Global Director for Economic Policy)
DaTax Project Presentations:
Discussion by policymakers from partner countries:
Q&A Session
Moderated by Emilia Skrok (Practice Manager for the Fiscal Policy and Sustainable Growth Unit)
Closing Remarks
Deon Filmer (Research Group Director)
DaTax is a pioneering initiative from the World Bank focused on utilizing taxation microdata to address key policy challenges. By analyzing tax records, firm-level tax filings, and other taxation micro data, DaTax provides unique insights into taxation, firm dynamics, and labor markets, informing the development of more effective public finance systems.
Committed to producing impactful research, practical toolkits, and ongoing training opportunities, DaTax serves as a vital resource for policymakers and researchers. Visit our website to access our latest publications and stay updated on future events.
DaTax brings together World Bank economists from multiple departments, including the Global Practice for Poverty and Equity, the Development Economics Research Group (DECRG), the Development Impact Evaluation (DIME) group, regional Chief Economist offices, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
You can know more about our activities on DaTax website.