Coffee Quote by Winnie Byanyima
“We have international organizations for health, trade, and football - even for coffee - but not tax. Why not?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Forum on Tax Justice, 2021
Global bodies manage many sectors, yet lack a coordinated tax system, highlighting a governance gap.
In simple terms: We have many international groups but no tax authority.
Advocate for global tax cooperation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- multinational corporations
- development aid
- public finance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can nations balance sovereignty with tax fairness?
- What mechanisms could enforce global tax rules?
Tax coordination faces sovereignty challenges.