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Towards a UN Tax Convention

After an historic breakthrough at the UN General Assembly in November 2023, the UN has now started the negotiation of the terms of reference for a new Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation. This week, the first round of negotiations was concluded at the UN Headquarters in New York. Despite the fact that 48 governments – mainly from OECD countries – voted no to the decision in November 2023, all governments now came together this week and found consensus on the road ahead.

UN reaches global consensus on the road ahead towards a Tax Convention – Eurodad

Do Philanthropists Skew Global Health research?

A most interesting question for the ‘Bill Gates’ of this world!

The ‘Bill Gates problem’: do billionaire philanthropists skew global health research? (nature.com)

Reforming the European Workers’ Council

Might be a positive development …

European Works Councils: on a road to further reform (socialeurope.eu)

Inequality and Methodology

For those wondering how Oxfam arrives at its inequality statistics, here is their methodology report:

Davos 2024 Methodology Note.pdf (oi-files-d8-prod.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com)

Early Child Education and Care

On the importance of care and care workers…

Quality early years services: building the future Europe (socialeurope.eu)

The age of Trillionaires

How to stop it?

We’re fast approaching the era of the trillionaire. What can we do to stop it? | Atossa Araxia Abrahamian | The Guardian

Universal Social Security Schemes in Poor Countries

Challenging the misconception that universal social security is only viable in high-income countries, this paper compiles examples of ongoing universal coverage schemes in low- and middle-income countries, focusing on old age, disability, and child benefits.

Taking stock of progress: A compilation of universal social security schemes in low- and middle-income countries – Development Pathways

Foundations of African Public Debt

Public debt in African economies has become a subject of critical examination as nations grapple with the challenges and opportunities it presents. This research paper embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the complexities surrounding public debt in Africa, aiming to shed light on its historical roots, legal foundations, theoretical dimensions, creation processes, rights and liabilities, and transparency mechanisms. By addressing these multifaceted aspects, this study seeks to offer valuable insights and policy recommendations for effective debt management and governance

The Legal Foundations of the African Public Debt – AFRODAD

UN Pact for the Future

What does it offer for the reform of the international financial architecture?

The UN Pact for the Future | Global Policy Forum

EU-Directive on Minimum Income Needed

As the European elections loom, legislation addressing the root causes of poverty must move to the top of the agenda.

Fighting poverty: directive on minimum income needed (socialeurope.eu)

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