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Great to see work presented @IIPF_org from our collaboration with @ZambiaRevenue Details here go.unu.edu/BssVY #fairtaxation #DRMprogramme @UNUWIDER
EAC partner states continue to disagree on the minimum excise duty levied on fuel, cigarettes, alcohol, and non-alcoholic beverages with added sugar (Sin Tax) as part of a broader regional domestic tax harmonization plan, prompting the IMF's intervention. #DRMProgramme
We are in Zimbabwe this week for the DRM Programme Review Meeting. The meeting aims to review the work done in 2024 and draw out a plan for an even greater 2025, all to contribute to accountable, sustainable, and gender-just domestic resource mobilization in Africa. #DRMProgramme
Today, we join Diakonia Africa and other CSOs for the inception meeting for the second phase of the DRM (Domestic Resource Mobilization) Program. We were able to register some successes with the first phase and need to capitalize on that momentum. #DRMProgramme
Delighted to be attending the @ATAFtax Annual Meetings in Cape Town, South Africa. Insightful conversations on Africa Rising: Sustainable Growth through Revenue Mobilisation #DRMProgramme @DiakoniaAfrica
We all have a responsibility to reflect on how our countries serve us and to actively engage in conversations that hold our governments accountable. — Ms. Lurit Yugusuk, Outreach Officer, Institute of Public Finance (IPF), Kenya @LuritYugusuk #DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeEAC…
On 19th February 2024, YTJN, represented by Programs Manager @jon_kafuko, partnered with @kymcaorg to host a breakfast meeting at Taita Rocks Hotel located in Mwatate, Taita Taveta County in Kenya. #DRMProgramme
If we claim to have been skilling youth for the last decade and are doing so again today, we need to approach it differently this time. We must rethink our methods to make an impact in the present day - @Mura_Allan, YTJN Team Lead. #DRMProgramme #YTJN25
Despite earlier exemptions to the Bujagali hydro power project, power tariffs remain high, undermining the intended benefits for consumers. Is the extension a wise move? Who is benefiting? Share your thoughts on the impact this exemption will have. #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme
The 2 day conference brings together revenue authorities and researchers from Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia and UNU-WIDER to exchange experiences on using administrative tax data in the respective countries for research purposes. #FairTaxation #DRMProgramme
YTJN is in Naivasha with other CSOs from across Africa under the Domestic Revenue Mobilization Programme, supported by @DiakoniaAfrica, conducting a Review Meeting to assess 2024 while preparing for 2025. #DRMProgramme
#AfricaEconomicJustice Programme, with @SWEinEthiopia's support, met its partners from 15-17 Feb to reflect on implementation of the #DRMProgramme in 2022, and strategies to guide implementation in 2023. @Youth_TJN @SEATINIUGANDA @TaxJusticeAfric @AcepPower @AFRODAD2011 @TIKenya
Last week we had an engagement with @DiakoniaAfrica and It's patners, on strategies and ways to implement the new plans in 2025. #DRMProgramme #AfricanEconomicJustice
Harmonizing the tax system makes it more transparent and enforceable, contributing to greater domestic resource mobilization that can fund youth development activities such as education, health, and infrastructure development. #DRMProgramme ytjn.org/blog/eala-move…
How can the income from natural resources be turned into development? See what is @KayizziSteve’s solution, and how he has been able to push for change: go.unu.edu/Ucqk7 #StoriesOfChange #E4D #DRMprogramme
A gender-responsive tax system can bridge the gaps in women's economic empowerment, laying the foundation for inclusive growth and unlocking women's entrepreneurial potential. #MakeTaxesWorkForWomen #DRMProgramme #YTJN25
Governments should adopt progressive taxation models where higher earners pay a larger percentage of their income in taxes. This approach can help raise necessary funds for public services that benefit women directly. #YTJN25 #DRMProgramme #MakeTaxesWorkForWomen #TaxTheRich
Collaboration is key. CSOs urge regional cooperation to reduce tax evasion, enhance tax systems, & combat IFFs. Let's harmonize efforts across EAC & SADC! — Mr. Aloysious Kittengo, Program Coordinator, Financing for Development, SEATINI Uganda. #DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeEAC…
Corruption in debt management hinders progress. CSOs call for greater transparency, public accountability, & robust oversight of borrowed funds. — Mr. Aloysious Kittengo, Program Coordinator, Financing for Development, SEATINI Uganda. #DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeEAC…
Uganda loses UGX 9–10 trillion annually to corruption – having this data helps in tracking and recovering lost funds, but data gaps remain a challenge. -Mr. Aloysious Kittengo, Tax Policy Analyst, SEATINI Uganda #CombatCorruptionUG #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme @ACODE_Uganda…
@PopulaceThe youtube.com/live/wf1KF3C9P… #CombatCorruptionUG #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme @ACODE_Uganda @CSBAGUGANDA @Parliament_Ug @GA4TJ @tiuganda1 @OxfaminUganda @TaxJusticeAfric @IrlEmbUganda @DiakoniaAfrica @BOU_Official @mofpedU @mtic_uganda @URAuganda @lgfcweb @MEMD_Uganda
Technology alone cannot stop corruption because people without integrity can circumvent systems; strong ethical values are essential. -Mr. Joel Wanjala, The Under Secretary of the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity (DEI) #CombatCorruptionUG #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme…
Corruption is Uganda’s prime enemy and a major obstacle to government programs and development goals. -Mr. Joel Wanjala, The Under Secretary of the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity (DEI) #CombatCorruptionUG #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme @ACODE_Uganda @CSBAGUGANDA @Parliament_Ug…
Loans are misused and become non-performing because Parliament approves loans that are not utilized properly, with funds hemorrhaged due to corruption within the system. -Hon. Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu, MP for Kalungu County West. #CombatCorruptionUG #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme…
PPDA conducts proactive audits (not just post-mortem audits) to detect and address corruption early within the public procurement process. -Ms. Catherine Natukunda is a Procurement Senior Officer at PPDA #CombatCorruptionUG #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme @ACODE_Uganda @CSBAGUGANDA…
Tourism and Mineral sectors need targeted investment, focusing on value addition and creating backward and forward linkages to maximize revenue.-Mr. Aloysious Kittengo, Tax Policy Analyst, SEATINI Uganda #CombatCorruptionUG #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme @ACODE_Uganda @CSBAGUGANDA…
Strategic investment in (ATMs), Agro- Industrialization should focus on specific value chains. -Mr. Aloysious Kittengo, Fiscal Policy Analyst, SEATINI Uganda #CombatCorruptionUG #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme @ACODE_Uganda @CSBAGUGANDA @Parliament_Ug @GA4TJ @tiuganda1…
Uganda’s tenfold growth strategy (Vision 2030/24) is achievable if resources are well-planned and invested in productive sectors, ensuring funds are used efficiently.-Mr. Aloysious Kittengo, Tax Policy Analyst, SEATINI Uganda #CombatCorruptionUG #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme…
Institutional reforms alone are insufficient without clear mandates, coordination, and the power for institutions to act decisively on corruption and IFFs. -Mr. Aloysious Kittengo, Tax Policy Analyst, SEATINI Uganda #CombatCorruptionUG #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme @ACODE_Uganda…
Uganda loses UGX 9–10 trillion annually to corruption – having this data helps in tracking and recovering lost funds, but data gaps remain a challenge. -Mr. Aloysious Kittengo, Tax Policy Analyst, SEATINI Uganda #CombatCorruptionUG #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme @ACODE_Uganda…
A serious @GovUganda should take opposition recommendations seriously. Only former PM @AmamaMbabazi ever did,today’s ministers are either absent from plenary or just don’t care. #CombatCorruptionUG #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme
🚨 Live ! Panel discussion on “Promoting Debt & Fiscal Justice for Dignified Lives.” Unpacking how corruption, illicit financial flows, and poor debt management rob Ugandans of dignity while shaping solutions for accountability. #CombatCorruptionUG #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme…
Kingdom Kampala is housing so many presidential advisers who just enter there to read newspapers and do nothing. I’m not talking politics, I’m talking about how it’s affecting our economy - Hon. Ssewungu #CombatCorruptionUG #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme
How do you borrow money to pay civil servants yet you know that whenever you are planning the budget they are supposed to be paid.- Hon. Ssewungu #CombatCorruptionUG #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme
The auditor general cannot release any audit reports in relation to classified expenditure. -.Hon. Ssewungu #CombatCorruptionUG #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme
This corruption will persist because President Museveni is against lifestyle audits.- Hon. Sewungu #CombatCorruptionUG #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme
The biggest loan I can get as an MP in 5 years is UGX 1B. Yet someone shows up the next day in a UGX 800M car after using that same loan for other things. #CombatCorruptionUG #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme
Government gave the UPDF engineering brigade 102 billion shillings to renovate Namboole stadium but most of the work they did was painting.-Hon. Joseph Ssewungu #CombatCorruptionUG #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme
Uganda loses about UGX 9.1 trillion to corruption yearly, 44% of total revenue pointing to the urgent need for better transparency and resource use. – Ms. Jane Nalunga, ED, @SEATINIUGANDA #CombatCorruptionUG #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme
Having data in corruption(proper documentation ) helps know how much effort we need to put into recovery of the lost funds. #CombatCorruptionUG #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme
#FlashBackFriday In November, the YTJN team came together with other civil society members for a workshop on the introduction to feminist economics organized by Diakonia and SEATINI and facilitated by the Institute of Economic Justice #DRMProgramme @ironladey | @DiakoniaAfrica
This theory was also advanced by author Naomi Klein in her 2007 book, The Shock Doctrine, centering on exploiting national crises to establish controversial policies while citizens are too distracted to engage and develop an adequate response and resist effectively. #DRMProgramme
Led by Juhi Kasan, we looked into the alternative measurements to GDP: - Human Development Index (HDI) - It is a measure used to assess and compare countries' overall development and well-being. #DRMProgramme
Great to see work presented @IIPF_org from our collaboration with @ZambiaRevenue Details here go.unu.edu/BssVY #fairtaxation #DRMprogramme @UNUWIDER
On 19th February 2024, YTJN, represented by Programs Manager @jon_kafuko, partnered with @kymcaorg to host a breakfast meeting at Taita Rocks Hotel located in Mwatate, Taita Taveta County in Kenya. #DRMProgramme
Today, we join Diakonia Africa and other CSOs for the inception meeting for the second phase of the DRM (Domestic Resource Mobilization) Program. We were able to register some successes with the first phase and need to capitalize on that momentum. #DRMProgramme
Despite earlier exemptions to the Bujagali hydro power project, power tariffs remain high, undermining the intended benefits for consumers. Is the extension a wise move? Who is benefiting? Share your thoughts on the impact this exemption will have. #TaxJusticeUG #DRMProgramme
We are in Zimbabwe this week for the DRM Programme Review Meeting. The meeting aims to review the work done in 2024 and draw out a plan for an even greater 2025, all to contribute to accountable, sustainable, and gender-just domestic resource mobilization in Africa. #DRMProgramme
If we claim to have been skilling youth for the last decade and are doing so again today, we need to approach it differently this time. We must rethink our methods to make an impact in the present day - @Mura_Allan, YTJN Team Lead. #DRMProgramme #YTJN25
We also delved into the relationship between Illicit financial flows and debt. The IFFs can aggravate a country's debt burden. When money is siphoned off through illegal means such as corruption, it diminishes the resources available for a nation's development. #DRMProgramme
EAC partner states continue to disagree on the minimum excise duty levied on fuel, cigarettes, alcohol, and non-alcoholic beverages with added sugar (Sin Tax) as part of a broader regional domestic tax harmonization plan, prompting the IMF's intervention. #DRMProgramme
The 2 day conference brings together revenue authorities and researchers from Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia and UNU-WIDER to exchange experiences on using administrative tax data in the respective countries for research purposes. #FairTaxation #DRMProgramme
In our continued discussions about the social context of macroeconomic policy, led by Mayada Abdelazim Hassanain, a Researcher with @IEJ_SA, focusing on fiscal policy and resource mobilisation, we surmised that easier access to credit is an economic shock absorber. #DRMProgramme
#AfricaEconomicJustice Programme, with @SWEinEthiopia's support, met its partners from 15-17 Feb to reflect on implementation of the #DRMProgramme in 2022, and strategies to guide implementation in 2023. @Youth_TJN @SEATINIUGANDA @TaxJusticeAfric @AcepPower @AFRODAD2011 @TIKenya
Youth-Centric Budgeting in Zimbabwe - While the budget’s focus on infrastructure development, like road construction and energy production, may create some jobs, it remains unclear whether young people can access these opportunities. #DRMProgramme #YTJN ytjn.org/2025/01/22/you…
Harmonizing the tax system makes it more transparent and enforceable, contributing to greater domestic resource mobilization that can fund youth development activities such as education, health, and infrastructure development. #DRMProgramme ytjn.org/blog/eala-move…
Governments should adopt progressive taxation models where higher earners pay a larger percentage of their income in taxes. This approach can help raise necessary funds for public services that benefit women directly. #YTJN25 #DRMProgramme #MakeTaxesWorkForWomen #TaxTheRich
As advocates for regressive tax mitigation, we oppose consumption taxes (e.g., VAT) that burden low-income households, where women frequently assume caregiving responsibilities. #MakeTaxesWorkForWomen #DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeUG
Program's Manager @jon_kafuko is moderating the session on identifying the key issues and priorities for youth in the EAC - ending with the abysmal resource utilization in EAC countries, giving the #FinanceBill2024 as an example of youth dissatisfaction #DRMProgramme #YTJN25
A gender-responsive tax system can bridge the gaps in women's economic empowerment, laying the foundation for inclusive growth and unlocking women's entrepreneurial potential. #MakeTaxesWorkForWomen #DRMProgramme #YTJN25
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