Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI)

Building Progressive and Equitable Local Revenue Systems in Lower-Income Countries | An initiative of @ICTDTax based at the @munkschool.
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[Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI) @LoGRITax]

🌍Last week, #LoGRI Program Director @ArewaMoyo was in Washington DC for the @IMFNews & @WorldBankGroup 2026 Spring Meetings where he spoke at an @ODI_Global event on emerging themes in public finance in the digital era.

🎥https://t.co/Q6pZaTgYn6
🔗https://t.co/hwNIZ9mul4
📸IMF

[Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI) @LoGRITax]

📍Research Lead Colette Nyirakamana was recently in Nairobi 🇰🇪 for the #AUF2 where she spoke at a #LoGRI, @GLTNnews & @UNHABITAT side event on #PropertyTax for sustainable development and at a @AfricaUrbanLab Q&A session on urban finance systems.

🔗https://t.co/cjFWg1aIvn

[Africa Urban Lab @AfricaUrbanLab]

🏙️ Last week, the Africa Urban Lab team attended the Africa Urban Forum in Nairobi.

Bringing together a wide range of stakeholders, including governments, academia, private sector, cities, and communities, this forum created spaces for discussions and practical solutions for urban development in Africa.

The AUL hosted a side event, “Financing African Cities: Funding Urban Services, Infrastructure, and Housing,” focused on closing the urban finance gap in Africa through systematic approaches to strengthening how cities earn, spend, and borrow.

This event featured two presentations, one by the AUL Founder and Director, @kurtislockhart, on urban finance systems in Africa, and another by Abhas Jha, World Bank Manager. This was followed by an engaging Q&A panel including Colette Nyirakamana, Research Lead at Local Government Revenue Initiative.

The AUL also had a booth staffed by current Diploma students and alumni, where we engaged with many of you and talked about the work we are doing.

On the last day of the event, we took advantage of having current students and alumni together in Nairobi. It was great to see them meet, connect, and network. ✨

Interested in building skills and joining a pan-African network of urban practitioners? We are currently accepting applications for our Professional Diploma in Urban Development. Scholarships are available.

📅 Apply by August 1, 2026
👉 Apply here: https://t.co/J9SIz2eSLC

[Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI) @LoGRITax]

In Nairobi for #AUF2? Come by our side event to learn more about how property taxes can help drive sustainable development in Africa cities!

🔗https://t.co/cjFWg1bgkV

[GlobaLandToolNetwork @GLTNnews]

Property taxation is key to financing inclusive and sustainable cities.
At #AUF2, this side event with @LoGRITax will explore how it can support adequate housing and urban development across Africa.
📍 KICC, Nairobi,📅 8 April,🕒12:00 - 1:00 pm
Programme: https://t.co/60dGpNsLr7

[Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI) @LoGRITax]

📍It’s been six months since we welcomed over 100 researchers, policymakers & practitioners to exchange ideas on how local governments can better harness #PropertyTax at our biannual conference in #Cotonou, Benin!

Learn more⬇️
🎥https://t.co/e7lM7Xxp6i
📖https://t.co/c2GTPerLNt

[Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI) @LoGRITax]

@UrbanAfricaACC @BloombergDotOrg @munkschool

[Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI) @LoGRITax]

📢LoGRI & @AmaliCities are pleased to announce a new partnership to support #AMALI city leaders mobilize resources for local reform!

In Jan, @WilsonPrichard & @Takindeinde were in Cape Town 🇿🇦 to launch this collab and meet the 2026 cohort.

Learn more: https://t.co/7WNdqV4etw

[Rebecca Terzeon @RTerzeon]

Day 5: Mansa

Wide ranging discussion with His Royal Highness Dr Chief Chisunka, His Worship the Mayor Njikho Musuku, partners @LoGRITax & youth representatives, on 🇬🇧 🇿🇲 partnership at the local level.
#GoFarGoTogether

[Flavia Z S Musisi @FlaviaZabali]

Proud to see insights from the LoGRI 2025 Conference in Cotonou, Benin, captured in this new publication🌍

I presented on how data driven approaches especially GIS and city addressing can boost property rate collection for better service delivery in cities like Kampala.

📖 Check out the full blog here: https://t.co/syQmu4hQIg
📺 Or, what the video recap here: https://t.co/k35N2nLqtw

Key takeaway: Smarter data = fairer revenue + stronger public services. Excited to see these discussions shaping reforms in lower income countries.

@LoGRITax #PropertyTax #LocalRevenue #GIS #Cotonou2025 #OSR #PropertyTax #Tax4Dev #UrbanGovernance

[Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI) @LoGRITax]

📍Last week, @Takindeinde & @WilsonPrichard were in New York City for the #LPSA Global Roundtable, where they drew attention to the key role of #OSR in #decentralization & service delivery.

🙌Shout out to all the event organizers for such a dynamic and timely event!

📸@nyuCIC

[Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI) @LoGRITax]

Last Oct, 17 property tax professionals and policymakers successfully completed our new training course, the Property Tax Development Program!

Check out what participants and #LoGRI staff had to say about the #PTDP 👇
🎥 https://t.co/3Nf1COLwrL
🔗 https://t.co/FehHrWK9d3

[Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI) @LoGRITax]

📢 Call for Expressions of Interest!

We’re inviting Expressions of Interest from mid-career to senior professionals interested in joining the LoGRI team.

📫To apply, submit a CV and cover letter to [email protected]
📅Deadline: January 30
🔗https://t.co/fF7a693z1b

[Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI) @LoGRITax]

📍Le mois dernier, LoGRI a participé à un séminaire de deux jours sur la fiscalité foncière à #Libreville, au Gabon 🇬🇦, organisé par @WorldBank en coordination avec la Direction générale des impôts du Gabon (DGI) !

Découvrez les points saillants ici👇https://t.co/pl4b7n9fcW

[Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI) @LoGRITax]

📍Last month, #LoGRI participated in a two-day seminar on property taxation in #Libreville, Gabon 🇬🇦 organized by @WorldBank in coordination with the Direction Générale des Impôts du Gabon (DGI)!

Check out key highlights here 👇https://t.co/95xhDmdosE

📸@WorldBank

[WATAF @wataftax]

"Spotlight: Gambia Revenue Authority. We reflect on Gambia's property tax strategies in overcoming compliance hurdles with LoGRI support.
Read more: https://t.co/kx4ksSut0W
WATAF amplifies these wins for all members. Real impact!
@LoGRITax
@GRA_Gambia
@DGI_Niger
@FIRSNigeria

[Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI) @LoGRITax]

#ICYMI LoGRI held its 2nd biannual property tax conference in Cotonou earlier this year!

📝Check out key highlights:
https://t.co/VQRNFUuZJp

📽️ And watch the recap video below: https://t.co/gglBvVbIRb

[Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI) @LoGRITax]

📍This week, @Takindeinde and @NicolasOrgeiraP are in #Kaduna, Nigeria 🇳🇬 to advance LoGRI's technical assistance on property tax reform within the state.

🔍Learn more about how this project has evolved from an initial diagnostic to hands-on support ⬇️ https://t.co/7yKEGaPIGE

[Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI) @LoGRITax]

Our lates policy brief looks at how #Kanifing Municipality, The Gambia 🇬🇲 used Google Plus Codes to create a digital addressing system for its 500,00 residents.

Read the full brief for a step-by-step implementation guide👇 https://t.co/586Nusvdp1

[Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI) @LoGRITax]

🎉After 8 online webinars and a three-day in person training workshop in Cotonou, Benin, this year's Property Tax Development Program (#PTDP) has officially concluded!

Check out key highlights here⬇️
https://t.co/FehHrWKH2B

[Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI) @LoGRITax]

✍️Check out our latest blog, co-authored with the @ACTGTaxAfrica, that sums up the key findings from a diagnostic assessment of #PropertyTax potential in 3 Nigerian states⬇️
https://t.co/eZVKnE0zbE

Want to learn more? Read the policy brief on Kaduna State https://t.co/Ak1OlYLP9t