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Description

The coverage is based on two sessions I facilitated at a training event on international taxation and the UN tax convention for 30+ civil society, faith leaders, and journalists, organised by Malawi Economic Justice Network, Norwegian Church Aid and Danish Church Aid, hosted in Lilongwe, Malawi

Period7 Dec 2023

Media coverage

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Media coverage

  • TitleTax Expert Calls for Global Reform to Curb Illicit Financial Flows
    Degree of recognitionRegional
    Media name/outletAfrica Brief
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryMalawi
    Date7/12/23
    Description"Rachel Etter-Phoya told attendees that current international tax rules enable widespread tax avoidance and evasion by multinational corporations.

    This deprives African nations of billions in tax revenue each year that could be used for development programs and public services.

    "Tax avoidance by companies operating in other countries is leading to a negative impact on the availability of resources for the realization of children's rights in those countries," Etter-Phoya said.
    Producer/AuthorWinston Mwale
    URLhttps://africabrief.substack.com/p/tax-expert-calls-for-global-reform
    PersonsRachel Etter-Phoya