Director, Tax and Sovereign Debt, IISD - interested in all things public finance for sustainable development. Views are my own, retweets are not endorsement.
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Alexandra Readhead retweeted
Heading to Sevilla for #FfD4? Join us on July 2 at 8:30 for a side event on resilient, future-proof development finance policy with @IISD_news & @The_RBWC
Details & register ➡️ iisd.org/events/ffd4-side-ev…
Alexandra Readhead retweeted
At #FfD4, @ali_readhead, @IISD_news Tax & Debt Director spoke on a panel with @noradno, @UNHumanRights & @KRACorporate to unpack how environmental levies can support revenue and & climate goals, if backed by political will and global solidarity 🌍
Alexandra Readhead retweeted
"Public funding is critical to closing the climate finance gap in emerging economies, @ali_readhead emphasized. "Environmental levies can play a role, but must be combined with broader domestic resource mobilization and meaningful debt relief solutions."
Alexandra Readhead retweeted
We wrapped an intense first day at #FfD4, with world leaders adopting the Compromiso de Sevilla & agreeing on a path to tackle the development finance gap. The venue buzzed with discussions on turning commitments into action
See what @IISD_news is up to➡️ iisd.org/inside-ffd4
Alexandra Readhead retweeted
With a packed audience at the #FfD4 side event by the Platform for Collaboration on Tax, @IISD_news’s Elisângela Rita questioned the effectiveness of generous tax incentives, noting they “do not necessarily lead to better or more investment.”
Alexandra Readhead retweeted
What does it take to future-proof development finance?
@ali_readhead & @fmmorra lay out six evidence-based priorities for #FfD4 to look at to build resilience amid rising risks.
Explore the full analysis 👇
iisd.org/articles/deep-dive/…
Alexandra Readhead retweeted
Director Greg Radford will help open the 20th #IGFAGM focused on balancing the need for minerals with protecting people & the planet. Sessions will explore big issues facing #mining nations & other actors in the #EnergyTransition.
Join us in Geneva 👉 igfmining.org/AGM
Alexandra Readhead retweeted
Ghana’s finance minister says tackling illicit financial flows must be part of the solution to Africa’s energy transformation finance needs. Future of African Energy conference. #fec2024 @AcepPower
Alexandra Readhead retweeted
A key milestone has been reached as the @UN continues efforts to create a new international tax framework.
But there’s a lack of consensus from some major economies. @IISD_ELP’s @KudzaiMataba explains what you need to know.
#UNTaxConvention
🔎 bit.ly/3XhUIUB
Alexandra Readhead retweeted
This story addresses the establishment of a #UNTaxConvention, highlighting ICTD research on the matter. Read it here ⬇️
📃Interested in diving deeper into our work on international taxation? Head to our website: ictd.ac/theme/international-…
#TaxTwitter #UnitedNations
Understanding Asia’s Stance on the Shift in Global Tax Governance moderndiplomacy.eu/2024/08/2… via @MDiplomacyWORLD
Alexandra Readhead retweeted
How can mineral-rich countries determine accurate prices for lithium and ensure fair revenue collection in the sector?
Find out why the use of price indices is key👇
1️⃣ #Lithium is crucial for the energy transition 🚗 With electric vehicle sales rising 114% from 2021 to 2023 and still growing, demand for lithium—key battery component—is soaring. How can producing countries ensure they benefit from this surge & secure fair revenue?
Alexandra Readhead retweeted
Update from the #UNTaxConvention negotiations in New York:
With 1 week left to go, a new draft negotiating text has just been released and shows that everything is still in play.
The new text is here: financing.desa.un.org/sites/…
State of play and key take-aways:
1/16
Alexandra Readhead retweeted
👉 There is an urgent need for Governments to rethink their national #investment laws and tax #incentives to promote #responsible foreign investment on fair terms.
Must-read guidance from @IISD_news:
🔎 iisd.org/system/files/2023-0…
🔎 iisd.org/system/files/2023-1…
Alexandra Readhead retweeted
Our 2023 Annual Report details a notable year with some standout achievements and important work with IGF member countries.
Learn more about it 👉igfmining.org/resource/2023-…
Alexandra Readhead retweeted
⛏️How Mining is Taxed and Why?
The design of mining tax systems varies, depending on the policy objectives of each
host government.
Learn more here: bit.ly/3r9PVGQ
@IGFMining @BaineM2 @ali_readhead
#ATAF
#ResourceTaxation
Alexandra Readhead retweeted
International and environmental tax expert @tatfalcao puts forward the Multilateral Carbon Tax Treaty (MTCC), an instrument capable of making the first of many moves towards equitable change.
What is the MCTT❓ Discover more here ➡️ow.ly/7h3Z50RooJO
#TaxTwitter #CarbonTax
Alexandra Readhead retweeted
📢 Only a few days left to apply for NRGI and @BlavatnikSchool's executive course "Managing Mining, Oil and Gas for National Development."
🗓️ Application deadline: 23 April
Learn more and apply 👉bsg.ox.ac.uk/study/executive…
Alexandra Readhead retweeted
If you're in #DC this week for the #IMF/ #Worldbank #SpringMeetings2024 you should drop in for this exciting in-person session on #debt, #tax #inequality nexus and #Africa on Friday, 19 April.
Alexandra Readhead retweeted
🚨 #TaxTheRich meets #WBGMeetings
With @JosephEStiglitz , @gabriel_zucman, Esther Duflo, @chenaimukumba, @GuilSMello 🇧🇷, Sanjay Malhotra 🇮🇳, Katherine Baer @IMFNews & @andrea_shalal @Reuters
Don't miss it!
📆Wed 17th April
🕥 4-5.30pm EDT
💻zoom: rb.gy/ue34fx
Alexandra Readhead retweeted
EU #CBAM has come into force & #UK just launched 2nd round of consultations for its own instrument to mitigate #carbonleakage. Will those CBAMs deliver on their promises? What does it mean for those without their own carbon pricing systems? Read our brief! bit.ly/3PsV0Tn