Development Finance Watch, Issue 93

Eurodad Newsletter April 05, 2012 - Issue #93 European Network on Debt and Development DEVELOPMENT FINANCE WATCH

Top Story » Zimbabwe sets out plan to solve its debt problems In March, the government of debt ridden Zimbabwe launched a policy framework for finding a solution to the country’s debt problems. While welcoming the government’s recognition that the debt issue has not been resolved, Eurodad’s sister network AFRODAD questions the apparent trust Zimbabwe’s government have placed in a process conditional on the same kinds of economic policy reforms that the country unsuccessfully went through in the 1990s. read more Blog» Citizens standing up against unfair debt Two years after the Greek debt crisis first appeared in headlines across the globe, policy makers in Europe  are still failing to deal soundly with the crisis. Inspired by the Jubilee movement that has long fought for debt justice in the South; a wave of mobilisation has taken place with, debt campaigners standing up across Europe. Campaigners demand transparency, justice and protection of citizens’ rights against the consequences of financial market failures. read more Blog» Is the EU ready to take on tax havens at home and away for €1 Trillion Euro Prize With the €1 Trillion the EU governments lose each year to tax dodging at stake. The prospect of a debt ridden jobless future has EU the asking questions. DG TAXUD the tax arm of the EU civil service will prepare a communication by December on the broad topic of tax havens and unfair tax competition. read more Press Release» EU turning a blind eye to development with drastic cuts to aid Almost all European countries are making cuts in their aid programmes to the developing world, according to new figures released today by the OECD. read more

What's New   Issue #93   April 05, 2012 ACTION ALERT Take action: Please email Donald Kaberuka, the President of the African Development Bank, which is leading the discussions among Zimbabwe’s creditors, and ask him to support a democratic audit of Zimbabwe’s debts.   Take action: Developing countries lose more to tax dodging than they receive in aid. Tell world leaders to end tax haven secrecy at the next G20.  The petition is available in English, German, Spanish, Italian and French   FEATURED MEMBER Jubilee Debt Campaign is demanding an end to the scandal of poor countries paying money to the rich world. We are calling for 100% cancellation of unpayable and unjust poor country debts.   QUOTE OF THE WEEK ‘Budget support is important to reduce poverty and strengthen country systems. Budget support is a means to create a dialogue between government and donors.’ R. Diara (Ministry of Finance, Mali) FACTS AND FIGURES ‘12 EU countries cut their aid budgets.The biggest decreases were Spain (-32.7%) and Greece (-39.3%) Belgium (-13.3%) and Austria (-14.3%)  Source: OECD DAC’. Development: Aid to developing countries falls because of global recession   FEATURED RESOURCE Taxcast: Apple i-tax dodging, reclaiming Arab Spring country assets, the rich country club of the OECD and the ABCs of setting up letterbox companies. It’s child’s play!     MEDIA MENTIONS Eurodad was mentioned by:   Information Nigeria on WB candidates   The African Report on debt   Inter Press Services on IFI's   MSN Malaysia News on WB candidates     EVENTS What: Launch of Eurodad report: Private profit for private good When: 25 April, 2012 Where: Brussels, Belgium   What: Euromediterranean meeting on debt and audits When: 7 April, 2012 Where: Brussels, Belgium   What: World Bank Spring Meetings 2012 When: 17-23 April 2012 Where: Washington DC, USA      NEW STAFF                      Jesse Griffiths has joined Eurodad as new Director. Welcome Jesse! JOB VACANCIES Eurodad seeks a Policy and Advocacy Officer.   Save The Childre UK: Sustainable Growth and Climate Change Adviser London, UK   Bretton Woods Project: Programme manager: IMF and finance London, UK   ONE: Several vacancies Brussels, Belgium     FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!     Read the PDF version of this newsletter. If you have feedback on articles, suggestions of content for future issues or other thoughts, please write to: assistant@eurodad.org

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