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Extreme wealth – How much is too much? A new measure for better economies, democracies and societies
This session discussed recent research that has pointed to the idea of an ‘extreme wealth line’ potentially mirroring the extreme poverty line defined by the World Bank, which galvanised the global fight against extreme poverty.
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Fuelling authoritarianism: The role of the Fund and Bank in eroding the social contract
BWIs’ policies continue to contribute to the rise of populism, authoritarianism and backlash against multilateralism despite the institutions’ long-standing concerns and rhetorical support for reform.
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Civil society urges governments to agree on a UN tax body as a high priority
African Group’s proposal for a UN Tax Convention moves forward as CSOs keep pressure on rich countries not to block it.
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The IMF in Kenya: Regressive taxation as the new face of austerity
Kenyans take to the streets as IMF-imposed regressive tax regime aggravates cost of living crisis and undermines productivity.
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Against regressive taxes and austerity: IMF and World Bank must pivot tax policies to support a just and green transition
This year, 85 per cent of the world’s population lives under austerity measures, while multinational enterprises and the wealthy have benefited from privileged tax structures and regressivity, allowing inequality to widen.
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World Bank and IMF´s gender analysis of VAT falls short
IFI’s initial analysis of gender impact of VAT still at odds with civil society calls and evidence.
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A People’s Recovery: Ensuring progressive fiscal measures for a feminist and just pandemic recovery
Notes from the Civil Society Policy Forum session on 24 March.
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Costa Rica resoundingly rejects IMF’s ‘austericidal’ recipe
Alternative progressive solutions reached by democratic and inclusive multi-sectoral dialogue.
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IMF’s continued VAT push inconsistent with rhetoric on progressive taxes
As the IMF celebrates the rise of VAT, women and those least able to pay are left behind in worsening inequality crisis.
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Pakistan resists IMF measures that could “push more people into poverty”
IMF programme would result in increased electricity prices and regressive consumer tax hikes amid rising cost of living.
