Past Event

2024 Tax Data Analytics Week

Join the World Bank’s Tax Data Analytics Week from September 24-27, 2024, in Washington, D.C. This week-long event features high-impact events on the use of taxation microdata, with the launch of the DaTax Lab, workshops on business taxation in East Africa, and the 6th World Bank/IFS/ODI Public Finance Conference. Engage with leading experts, policymakers, and economists to explore innovative approaches in public finance, domestic resource mobilization, and structural transformation in low and middle-income countries. Visit our website for the detailed agenda and updates.

The 2024 Tax Data Analytics Week featured a series of impactful events focused on using tax microdata to address key global policy challenges. This week-long program brought together experts, policymakers, and researchers to explore cutting-edge insights into public finance.

You can relive each event by accessing each event website.

Agenda Overview

Tuesday, September 24: DaTax Launch Event
The World Bank introduces DaTax, a cutting-edge tax data laboratory that uses tax microdata -such as tax records and firm-level filings- to address critical global policy challenges. By generating insights into taxation, firm dynamics, and labor markets, DaTax supports the development of more effective public finance systems.

Wednesday, September 25: Pre-Conference Side Event: The Business of Taxing Businesses in East Africa
In-depth discussions on business taxation challenges and opportunities in East Africa, featuring policymakers from Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Rwanda, along with insights from ongoing collaborations.

Thursday and Friday, September 26-27: 6th World Bank/IFS/ODI Public Finance Conference
A two-day conference on public finance and structural transformation, addressing topics such as tax policy and fiscal reforms in low- and middle-income countries.