Martin Knudsen

Martin B Knudsen is a Technical Assistance Advisor at the International Monetary Fund's Fiscal Affairs Department, bringing extensive Nordic expertise to global tax administration. With Danish origins and a master's degree in economics, Knudsen has built an impressive career across multiple prestigious institutions including the Danish Tax Administration, Danish Ministry of Taxation, National Institute of Economic Research in Sweden, Danish Ministry of Finance, and Statistics Denmark. His work at the IMF focuses on critical areas of tax administration, including tax gap estimation, data analysis, project design and management, and performance measurement. Knudsen's expertise in facilitating evidence-based decision-making has made him a valuable asset in helping member countries develop more effective tax administration systems. His comprehensive background in Nordic tax administration combined with his current role at the IMF allows him to bring best practices in tax policy and administration to countries seeking to improve their revenue collection and management systems