A few years ago the idea that extreme poverty was harmful was on the fringes of the economic and political debate. But having made the case we are now seeing an emerging consensus among business leaders, economic leaders, political leaders… — Winnie Byanyima Copy Share Image
Rather than engineering our economies solely to maximise GDP, Africa's business and political leaders must build economies explicitly designed to end poverty and inequality. — Winnie Byanyima Copy Share Image
Corporations are driving down wages and working conditions across the globe to maximize returns for their shareholders. They use their power and influence to… — Winnie Byanyima Copy Share Image
By empowering a woman, we empower a child. By educating a girl child, we make it possible for her to grow up to become… — Winnie Byanyima Copy Share Image
A global tax body would give all countries - not just the rich and powerful - an equal say in how the global rules… — Winnie Byanyima Copy Share Image
Governments should end the extreme concentration of wealth in order to end poverty. This means tackling tax dodging but also increasing taxes on wealth… — Winnie Byanyima Copy Share Image
You are not going to lift everybody out of poverty through the kindness of wealthy people. — Winnie Byanyima Copy Share Image
Climate change is the biggest threat to our chances of winning the fight against hunger. — Winnie Byanyima Copy Share Image
African countries lose billions every year because of tax dodging by big corporations and wealthy individuals. They lose billions more from overly generous tax… — Winnie Byanyima Copy Share Image
Tax abuse is a scourge on our global community, but especially for Africa. — Winnie Byanyima Copy Share Image
Global growth and development that is strong, sustainable, and inclusive requires the challenges of inequality to be met head-on. — Winnie Byanyima Copy Share Image
