December 2nd, 2010
If poor countries are to break away from the clutches of poverty, it is important that the aid they currently receive from the international community is disbursed and used in the most effective ways possible. The European Network on Debt and Development (Eurodad) and the Uganda National Non-Governmental Organisations Forum (UNNGOF) have identified public procurement and
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November 10th, 2010
Christian Aid The first paper in Christian Aid’s tax briefing paper series, Accounting for Change, “Shifting Sands: Tax Transparency and Multinational Companies” charts the progress of the campaign for country by country reporting over the past two years, outlines the rationale for such a standard within the development finance debate, presents a private sector perspective
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September 28th, 2010
Prepared by RIchard Murphy Prepared for IBIS, NCA, CRBM, Eurodad, Forum Syd and the Tax Justice Network The report, entitled ‘Investments for Development: Derailed to Tax Havens: A report on the use of tax havens by Development Finance Institutions,’ looks at a critical area in the development activities of many European countries – the role
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May 26th, 2010
Africa Progress Report calls on African leaders to turn “scramble for Africa” into real results for the continent; progress being made despite not because of governance Panel wants action from policymakers to translate continent’s “immense resources” into concrete benefits for its people Johannesburg – The Africa Progress Report launched today by the Africa Progress Panel
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