Did Pandemic Spending Go Towards a Feminist People’s Recovery in Africa and Latin America?
April 5th, 2022
On Friday, April 8th at 12:00-13:30 UTC / 8:00-9:30 EDT the Financial Transparency Coalition (FTC) co-sponsored a panel discussion at the IMF’s 2022 Spring Meetings CSO Forum.
If you missed this event you may watch a replay here.
Only a small proportion of pandemic stimulus spending in the global South has been mobilized to help the people most impacted by the crisis. Recovery spending in both Africa and Latin America led to rising gender inequality. The role of the IMF is assessed concerning fiscal space and gender inequality.
The Financial Transparency Coalition (FTC), Akina Mama wa Afrika, Christian Aid, Centre for Budget and Governance Accountability (CBGA), Red Latinoamericana por Justicia Económica y Social (Latindadd), Studies in Poverty and Inequality Institute (SPII) and Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) are happy to invite you to this webcast:
Moderator: Happy Pant, Policy Engagement Lead, CBGA
Panellists:
- Stella Agara, Economic Justice and Climate Action Lead, Akina Mama wa Afrika
- Klelia Guerrero, Economist, Latindadd
- Ishmael Zulu, TJNA
- Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director, African Department
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