TJNA - Tax and the International Financial Architecture
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Tax abuse and IFFs from Africa occur within the context of the International Financial Architecture (IFA). The focus will be on fostering an inclusive and transparent global financial framework that curbs IFFs.  The prevailing global tax rules and the IFA, as currently constituted, create opportunities for corporations and wealthy individuals to exploit loopholes in the tax system to shift profits and stash wealth in low/no tax jurisdictions. TJNA’s work in this area will target beneficial ownership transparency, taxation o
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