Strained Multilateralism: Post-Seville Commitments, IMF Responsibilities and a Rights-Aligned Economic Order
- Date: Tuesday April 14
- Time: 11:00-12:30
- Room: IMF HQ2-03B-768B
- Overflow room: IMF HQ2-03B-748B
In a world facing escalating debt crises, climate shocks, and widening inequality, global cooperation is more essential than ever. This panel will examine how the International Monetary Fund, the United Nations, and civil society can collaborate to advance a more coherent, accountable and rights-aligned global economic system.
Panellists:
Imene Cherif, MENA Fem Movement for Economic, Development and Ecological Justice
Daniela Berdeja Ruiz, Latindadd, (Red Latinoamericana por Justicia Económica y Social)
Emma Burgisser, Christian Aid
Robert Powell, Special Representative of the IMF to the United Nations
Moderator:
Mahinour ElBadrawi, Center for Economic and Social Rights
Virtual participation: https://lnkd.in/eFeC9ygR
Making IMF Tax Policy Work for People
- Date: Tuesday April 14
- Time: 09:00-10:30
- Room: IMF HQ2-03B-768B
- Overflow room: IMF HQ2-03B-748B
Tax policy is central to fund surveillance and programs with significant implications on people's lives. Progressive and adequate taxation is key for governments' ability to deliver health care, education, and other human rights. This session will present new research assessing IMF tax-related advice and conditionalities. It will then provide updates on tax-related developments, such as the UN tax treaty, wealth taxes and beneficial ownership transparency, and propose concrete recommendations for building fairer tax systems.
Panellists:
Nabil Abdo, Senior Policy Advisor at Oxfam
Sarah Saadoun, Senior Advisor on Economic Inequality at Human Rights Watch
Anne Wanyagathi, Research Consultant at the South Centre Tax Initiative
Andres Knobel, Lead Researcher on Beneficial Ownership at Tax Justice Network
Shafik Hebous, Deputy Division Chief at the International Monetary Fund
Moderator:
Evelyn Astor, Director of Economic and Social Policies at the International Trade Union Confederation
Virtual participation: https://lnkd.in/eFeC9ygR