by Alex Cobham

Recommendation to policymakers and donors, researchers and civil society, as presented during the World Social Forum 2007 in Nairobi

The tax consensus has failed. Revenue losses exceed aid flows, and poorer countries - especially in sub-Saharan Africa - have seen redistribution prevented and political representation weakened. The tax consensus must be consigned to history, and international steps taken to begin undoing the damage done. Advocacy is vital.

OCGG Economy Recommendation No 8 (PDF)