This research project aims to provide a more
politically informed understanding of civil society
in relation to domestic tax reform (as opposed to
the better documented international tax justice
movement) and to explore how international
development actors can lend more effective
support to CSOs engaged in this space.
Lula, Sánchez, Ramaphosa: 2025 will be decisive for multilateralism (2025)
Andreia Verdélio - Agência Brasil - Brasília
The presidents of Brazil, South Africa, and Spain urge that 2025’s global meetings must drive “real progress,” not just repeat past efforts. In a joint letter published Thursday (Mar. 6), they stress 2025 as a crucial year for multilateralism, highlighting key summits in their nations: FfD4 in Spain, COP30 in Brazil, and the G20 Summit in South Africa.
CIVICUS’ Input on the Financing for Development Zero Draft (2025)
CIVICUS
In early January, the co-facilitators released the zero draft of the conference’s outcome document. CIVICUS calls for the explicit commitment to protect civic space, support for locally led development, and recognition of civil society as an independent actor in sustainable development. Their recommendations emphasise the need to combat the repression of civil society actors, move beyond transactional development approaches, and ensure financial flows prioritise accountability and human rights. Integrating civic space protection into international frameworks is essential for fostering inclusive, transparent, and equitable development.
Investigative Journalism and Fiscal Transparency:
Catalysts for addressing corruption in oil-producing developing countries ( 2023)
OECD
This paper is published under the responsibility of the Secretary-General of the OECD. The opinions
expressed and the arguments employed herein do not necessarily reflect the official views of OECD member countries.
The Role of the Media and Investigative Journalism in Combating Corruption (2018)
OECD
This work is published under the responsibility of the Secretary-General of the OECD. The opinions
expressed and arguments employed herein do not necessarily reflect the official views of the OECD or
of the governments of its member countries or those of the European Union.
The EU works with the United Nations for the rule of law over the use of force ( 2025)
Mr. JAY DHARMADHIKARI
The statement highlights the EU’s support for Ukraine, its contributions to crisis response and humanitarian efforts worldwide, and its strong partnership with the UN in addressing global challenges, including climate change, development financing, and human rights protection.
The Opacity in Real Estate Ownership (OREO) Index (2025)
Anti Corruption Data Collective
The Opacity in Real Estate Ownership (OREO) Index, developed by the Anti-Corruption Data Collective and Transparency International, reveals how gaps in real estate data and weak anti-money laundering (AML) regulations enable criminals and kleptocrats to launder illicit wealth through property markets.
UN expert urges States to finance inclusive and sustainable development, not a war economy (2025)
United Nations
UN Special Rapporteur Surya Deva warns that time is running out to secure financing for sustainable development and urges world leaders to act decisively at the upcoming FfD4 conference. He calls for a shift from funding war economies to investing in people and the planet, highlighting the need to address debt burdens, ensure fair financial systems, and prioritize gender equality, climate action, and human rights.
Limited resources, greater responsibility: the UK must support global financial architecture reform (2025)
Bond
On 25 February, the UK announced a cut to its ODA budget from 0.5% to 0.3% of GNI by 2027 to fund defence spending—sparking strong backlash from civil society. Critics argue the move undermines global poverty efforts and the UK’s development credibility. With the upcoming Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville, the UK has a crucial opportunity to restore its leadership by supporting inclusive global financial reforms and reaffirming its commitment to multilateralism, justice, and human rights.
