Danida-SP-ToC17-Global Eco-Soc-Justice

The IMF estimates that developing countries lose more than USD 200 billion in tax revenues each year due to gaps and weaknesses in the international tax regime. Further, Official Development Aid (ODA), which is crucial for some of the most poor and fragile countries, is decreasing globally. Oxfam IBIS’ analysis is that increasing domestic resource mobilization (DRM), strengthening pro-poor public spending and investments, and implementing the New Ways of Working combined with respect for human rights and democracy are all crucial aspects in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This analysis also features strongly in the Danish Development Strategy and constitutes a field where Oxfam IBIS will seek further collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Danish representations, private sector, and national and international civil society, aiming at developing innovative proposals that rethink development aid and strengthen fiscal justice in our countries of collaboration and at the regional and global levels. Overall objective: In partnership with an empowered Southern civil society and the Oxfam confederation, Oxfam IBIS has contributed to influencing key national and global agendas on development aid, DRM, and public spending and investments for inclusive development which has a democratic, pro-poor and rights-based perspective.