Development Finance Watch, Issue 113

Eurodad Newsletter February 28, 2013 – Issue #113   European Network on Debt and Development DEVELOPMENT FINANCE WATCH
	Top Story » G20 starts work on long-term investment, but will the IFIs give the right advice? The success of emerging markets in sustaining investment during the crisis has triggered a new G20 workplan on long-term investment, but with the IFIs and the OECD at the helm, it’s uncertain whether this will mean any new thinking.   Read more     News » 60th Anniversary of German Debt Cancellation Sixty years ago – on February 27, 1953 – the London Debt Accord was signed. It was an extraordinary and historic agreement that cancelled 50% of Germany’s debts to external lenders and signalled the beginning of half a century of post-war renewal and economic development in Europe. To mark the 60th anniversary, debt campaigners across Europe are celebrating the Accord as a prime example of successful restructuring of unsustainable and illegitimate debt.   Read more     News » Eurodad-Glopolis International Conference: Debt, finance and economic crisis The current public debt crisis compromises development objectives and poverty eradication across the world. How should we move from discussion of root causes to focus on solutions? What should the roles of the state and the private sector be in overcoming debt crises and creating alternatives? How do we need to change our thinking and economic structures to prevent future crises? Discuss these issues and more at Eurodad’s biennial conference.   Read more     News » Taxes and human rights The Tax Justice Network has just published a report on taxes and human rights, which argues that fiscal policy – and hence tax policy – is one of the most important steering instruments for governments. True policy priorities are often revealed more clearly through budgets and tax legislation than through declarations and action, argues the report, which examines the impact fiscal policy has on realising and complying with human rights.   Read more		What’s New   Issue #113   February 28, 2013 ACTION ALERT Help us spill the beans on tax dodging and protect the UK’s aid budget!     FEATURED MEMBER   The Ecumenical Academy Prague is an independent organisation that’s active in the field of adult education. As well as campaigning and research work, it also organises seminars, conferences and workshops on subjects such as culture, politics, church and society, social justice, sustainable development, the North-South divide. Find out more     FACTS AND FIGURES On February 27, 1953: The London Debt Accord cancelled 50% of Germany’s debt – roughly equivalent to the value of 75% of Germany’s exports in 1950. Press release for the London Debt Accord     FEATURED RESOURCE Spanish and French version of Eurodad report “Secret Structures, hidden crimes”.     EVENTS What: World Social Forum 2013 When: March 26-30, 2013 Where: Tunis, Tunisia   What: Follow the money – an open debate on the role of business in development cooperation When: April 11, 2013 Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands   What: Eurodad/Glopolis International Conference 2013 When: June 3-5, 2013 Where: Prague, Czech Republic     VACANCIES ActionAid seeks an International Tax Justice Policy & Campaigns Advisor.     EURODAD STAFF We would like to say goodbye to Alex Marriage and Diana Hulova and thank them for their work at Eurodad.     FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!     If you have any feedback on articles, content suggestions for future issues or other thoughts, please write to: assistant@eurodad.org
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