There is a widespread concern that, in some parts of the world, governments are unable to exercise effective authority. When governments fail, more sinister for

An exploration of how states address the often conflicting challenges of development, order, and inclusion.

The Fund has long played a lead role in supporting developing countries’ efforts to improve their revenue mobilization. This paper draws on that experience to

Taxes are a crucial policy issue, especially in developing countries. Just recently, proposals to raise middle-class taxes toppled the Bolivian government, and

Weak or failed states - where no government is in control - are the source of many of the world's most serious problems, from poverty, AIDS and drugs to terrori