Alexandra Readhead

Director, Tax and Sovereign Debt, IISD - interested in all things public finance for sustainable development. Views are my own, retweets are not endorsement.

[Alexandra Readhead @ali_readhead]

Don't miss this useful analysis of the last round of UN Tax Convention negotiations from my colleagues Elisângela Rita and @KudzaiMataba

And for daily meeting summaries check out: https://t.co/dYKLETSFCQ

#UNTaxConvention

[IISD @IISD_news]

Big steps for the UN Tax Convention: Majority voting for key decisions and tax dispute resolution as the focus of the second early protocol.

How did the negotiations unfold? What’s next? Elisangela Rita and @KudzaiMataba discuss.

🔗 https://t.co/GgQX3dsTce
#UNTaxConvention

[Alexandra Readhead @ali_readhead]

That’s a wrap! Read our takeaways from #FFD4Sevilla !

[IISD Economies @IISD_ELP]

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 ➡️ https://t.co/KeNl0p9rB7

[IISD Economies @IISD_ELP]

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 🌍

[IISD Economies @IISD_ELP]

"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."

[IISD Economies @IISD_ELP]

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➡️ https://t.co/QpweJWqnuk

[IISD Economies @IISD_ELP]

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.”

[IISD Economies @IISD_ELP]

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 👇
https://t.co/o3oYsBQfOM

[Alexandra Readhead @ali_readhead]

Check out our #DebtRelief proposal.

The #DebtForResilience initiative charts a path towards economic recovery and resilience for debt-distressed countries, by tackling structural vulnerabilities and providing a rules-based approach to debt resolution.
https://t.co/MWAyVFZx6R

[Alexandra Readhead @ali_readhead]

Our guidance for governments on #tax #stabilisation clauses in #mining is out!

We provide model legal text that countries can use to shift away from automatic inclusion of stabilisation, to a narrower approach.

Join us on April 15 to learn more:➡️ https://t.co/ZxRVcI9bNM

[Alexandra Readhead @ali_readhead]

We're happy to be collaborating with @TIWB_News and @IRC_PNG to advance #mining tax audits in #PNG.

[TIWB @TIWB_News]

🇵🇬 Colleagues gathered in Port Moresby on Monday to kick off 2 new #TIWB programmes for @IRC_PNG. @ATO_gov_au will partner on a criminal #tax investigations programme, while a TIWB Roster expert will assist with audit cases in the extractives industry.

✍️https://t.co/vLCqEGy0RN

[Alexandra Readhead @ali_readhead]

We risk going backwards on #taxation of #minerals at #FfD4.

Whereas the Addis Agenda identified #mining #taxation as a huge opportunity for #DRM, the Zero Draft is silent on this.

Mining taxation must be part of the #FfD4 agenda.

https://t.co/dKDtcV1HC7

[Alexandra Readhead @ali_readhead]

Earlier this year, the @IISD_ELP’s #tax program took a leap of faith and started a new workstream on sovereign #debt.

Next week, we will have our first webinar to discuss international #debt #relief, and what the #G20 and #FfD4 should do about it.

Don’t miss out!

[IISD Economies @IISD_ELP]

📅 Don't miss our webinar discussing current debt relief initiatives and future strategies with
🔹@dannybradlow @UPTuks
🔹@mkessler_DC @FinDevLab
🔹@MarinaZucker @GDP_Center
🔹Rodolfo Reta, Regional Representative to the #FfD4 Negotiations

Register here https://t.co/6p0dxb835S

[Alexandra Readhead @ali_readhead]

📢JOB ALERT:

Do you have experience helping developing countries use #tax policy to achieve a #just #energy #transition and protect #biodiversity?

@IISD_ELP is hiring a Lead, #environmental #taxes.
10+ yrs exp. required. Work remote.

Deadline: 13 Dec

https://t.co/HOQ1eEDKAl

[Alexandra Readhead @ali_readhead]

#Tax stabilisation is contentious. But global norms and standards on #stabilisation are changing. Key shifts:

- exempting non-fiscal issues
- only granting fiscal stabilisation based on commercial need
- limiting scope and time
- exempting anti-avoidance rules
- alternatives

[IISD Economies @IISD_ELP]

📣 Stabilization clauses should no longer automatically be included in investor-state contracts📝.

If they are, they should, at a minimum, build on the latest international standards to avoid being a barrier to #sustainabledevelopment🌎.

👉 IISD blog: https://t.co/VR6Lqu8uab

[Alexandra Readhead @ali_readhead]

We’re proud to partner with @UNDP to help secure an ambitious outcome for the Fourth Financing for Development Conference.

Top priorities for us at #FfD4 are: 1) a coherent, integrated approach to financing #SDGs, #climate, and #nature, and 2) a grander bargain on #debt relief.

[IISD Economies @IISD_ELP]

Last month, @IISD_news was at the 2nd Symposium on Finance, Integrity and Governance.

As @UNDP’s knowledge partner, we shape research to inform the #FfD4 process, towards solutions for effective financing strategies that respond to the challenges faced by developing countries🌍

[IGF Mining @IGFMining]

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 👉 https://t.co/Wj7cgNXTLl

[Ian Gary @Ianpgary]

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 @ali_readhead]

Have a read of my colleague @KudzaiMataba's take on the recent UN tax negotiations!

#tax4dev

[IISD Economies @IISD_ELP]

Last week, the Terms of Reference for a #UNTaxConvention was adopted with support from 110 countries— a major step towards global tax cooperation 🌍

Check out our expert @KudzaiMataba’s insights from the negotiations and their outcomes.

🔎 https://t.co/2FzpE01Hao

[IISD @IISD_news]

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

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