Body Quote by Winnie Byanyima
“Ultimately, developing countries and groups like Oxfam want to see a new intergovernmental body on cooperation in tax matters under the auspices of the United Nations.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 2021
Calls for a global tax cooperation body to address inequality and tax avoidance.
In simple terms: Need a UN tax group.
Support international tax collaboration.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- NGO advocacy
- government negotiations
- public awareness
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can nations balance sovereignty with global tax fairness?
- What mechanisms ensure compliance?
Sovereignty concerns may resist unified tax rules.