ICRICT
@icrict.bsky.social
Independent Commission for the Reform of International Corporate Taxation (ICRICT). Chaired by @josephestiglitz.bsky.social and @jayatighosh.bsky.social
🌍As negotiations for a #UNTaxConvention resume today in Nairobi, our new publication shows what the framework convention — and its first two protocols — must deliver to build a fairer and more inclusive global tax system.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
🌍As negotiations for a #UNTaxConvention resume today in Nairobi, our new publication shows what the framework convention — and its first two protocols — must deliver to build a fairer and more inclusive global tax system.
Read it here:
shorturl.at/qWan4
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Read it here:
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"The #AfricanUnion managed to mobilize other developing countries to finally have tax negotiations beginning in the #UN. This is hugely important"- @jayatighosh.bsky.social at the Australian ACFID conference.
History in the making as negotiations for a #untaxconvention resume in Nairobi today!
History in the making as negotiations for a #untaxconvention resume in Nairobi today!
November 10, 2025 at 8:17 AM
"The #AfricanUnion managed to mobilize other developing countries to finally have tax negotiations beginning in the #UN. This is hugely important"- @jayatighosh.bsky.social at the Australian ACFID conference.
History in the making as negotiations for a #untaxconvention resume in Nairobi today!
History in the making as negotiations for a #untaxconvention resume in Nairobi today!
👀Only 1 day to the start of #UNTaxConvention negotiations in Nairobi!
Why does this matter?
“The current US administration is going to be in office for 3 more years. The world has to get together and have G -1 multilateralism" — @josephestiglitz.bsky.social, #ICRICT Co-Chair.
#TaxThePower
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Why does this matter?
“The current US administration is going to be in office for 3 more years. The world has to get together and have G -1 multilateralism" — @josephestiglitz.bsky.social, #ICRICT Co-Chair.
#TaxThePower
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November 9, 2025 at 8:53 AM
👀Only 1 day to the start of #UNTaxConvention negotiations in Nairobi!
Why does this matter?
“The current US administration is going to be in office for 3 more years. The world has to get together and have G -1 multilateralism" — @josephestiglitz.bsky.social, #ICRICT Co-Chair.
#TaxThePower
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Why does this matter?
“The current US administration is going to be in office for 3 more years. The world has to get together and have G -1 multilateralism" — @josephestiglitz.bsky.social, #ICRICT Co-Chair.
#TaxThePower
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👀Only 2 days to #UNTaxConvention negotiations in Nairobi!!
Why this matters?
The #UNTaxConvention is “a key opportunity to democratize global tax governance” - Tatiana Rosito, Secretary for International Affairs, @minfazenda.bsky.social, Brazil.
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Why this matters?
The #UNTaxConvention is “a key opportunity to democratize global tax governance” - Tatiana Rosito, Secretary for International Affairs, @minfazenda.bsky.social, Brazil.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:37 AM
👀Only 2 days to #UNTaxConvention negotiations in Nairobi!!
Why this matters?
The #UNTaxConvention is “a key opportunity to democratize global tax governance” - Tatiana Rosito, Secretary for International Affairs, @minfazenda.bsky.social, Brazil.
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Why this matters?
The #UNTaxConvention is “a key opportunity to democratize global tax governance” - Tatiana Rosito, Secretary for International Affairs, @minfazenda.bsky.social, Brazil.
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👀3 days to #UNTaxConvention negotiations in Nairobi
Why this matters?
"African and emerging countries have been pushing very hard for this #UNTaxConvention, trying to make it inclusive and practical to reflect all needs" - @Minister of Finance of Egypt Ahmed Kouchouk.
#TaxThePower
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Why this matters?
"African and emerging countries have been pushing very hard for this #UNTaxConvention, trying to make it inclusive and practical to reflect all needs" - @Minister of Finance of Egypt Ahmed Kouchouk.
#TaxThePower
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November 7, 2025 at 8:23 AM
👀3 days to #UNTaxConvention negotiations in Nairobi
Why this matters?
"African and emerging countries have been pushing very hard for this #UNTaxConvention, trying to make it inclusive and practical to reflect all needs" - @Minister of Finance of Egypt Ahmed Kouchouk.
#TaxThePower
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Why this matters?
"African and emerging countries have been pushing very hard for this #UNTaxConvention, trying to make it inclusive and practical to reflect all needs" - @Minister of Finance of Egypt Ahmed Kouchouk.
#TaxThePower
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👀-4 days to @un.org tax convention negotiations in Nairobi!!
Wonder why it matters?
"Fiscal justice requires tax coordination at the global level — typically at the level of the United Nations rather than a ‘rich club,’ which is the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social" says @thomaspiketty.bsky.social
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Wonder why it matters?
"Fiscal justice requires tax coordination at the global level — typically at the level of the United Nations rather than a ‘rich club,’ which is the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social" says @thomaspiketty.bsky.social
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November 6, 2025 at 7:46 AM
👀-4 days to @un.org tax convention negotiations in Nairobi!!
Wonder why it matters?
"Fiscal justice requires tax coordination at the global level — typically at the level of the United Nations rather than a ‘rich club,’ which is the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social" says @thomaspiketty.bsky.social
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Wonder why it matters?
"Fiscal justice requires tax coordination at the global level — typically at the level of the United Nations rather than a ‘rich club,’ which is the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social" says @thomaspiketty.bsky.social
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🚨"Inequality is a policy choice. It can and it must be changed if we are going to preserve democracy" — #ICRICT co-chair @jayatighosh.bsky.social on @cnn.com discussing with @richardquest.bsky.social the #G20 inequality report.
#TaxThePower
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#TaxThePower
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November 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
🚨"Inequality is a policy choice. It can and it must be changed if we are going to preserve democracy" — #ICRICT co-chair @jayatighosh.bsky.social on @cnn.com discussing with @richardquest.bsky.social the #G20 inequality report.
#TaxThePower
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#TaxThePower
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🎯#UNtaxconvention negotiations resume next week in Nairobi—despite US walkout, progress is possible if countries work together - #ICRICT @jayatighosh.bsky.social on @CNBC Africa discussing the landmark @g20org report on inequality commissioned by President @cyrilramaphosabsky.bsky.social.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:43 PM
🎯#UNtaxconvention negotiations resume next week in Nairobi—despite US walkout, progress is possible if countries work together - #ICRICT @jayatighosh.bsky.social on @CNBC Africa discussing the landmark @g20org report on inequality commissioned by President @cyrilramaphosabsky.bsky.social.
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🚨 Historic moment at the #G20: The first-ever report on global inequality, presented by our co-chair @josephestiglitz.bsky.social:
"It's not the laws of nature that determine inequality. It's the laws that we pass."
🫵Time to rewrite the rules.
Full report here: shorturl.at/P8WGu
"It's not the laws of nature that determine inequality. It's the laws that we pass."
🫵Time to rewrite the rules.
Full report here: shorturl.at/P8WGu
November 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
🚨 Historic moment at the #G20: The first-ever report on global inequality, presented by our co-chair @josephestiglitz.bsky.social:
"It's not the laws of nature that determine inequality. It's the laws that we pass."
🫵Time to rewrite the rules.
Full report here: shorturl.at/P8WGu
"It's not the laws of nature that determine inequality. It's the laws that we pass."
🫵Time to rewrite the rules.
Full report here: shorturl.at/P8WGu
🎤Join our Co-Chair Jayati Ghosh keynote "Towards a global tax architecture fit for purpose in our times" at the
@ACFID National Conference 2025!
⏰US ET: 5 PM Wednesday, Nov 5th
⏰Canberra time: 9 AM Thursday, Nov 6th
More info: acfidconference2025.com/acfid
#ACFID2025
@ACFID National Conference 2025!
⏰US ET: 5 PM Wednesday, Nov 5th
⏰Canberra time: 9 AM Thursday, Nov 6th
More info: acfidconference2025.com/acfid
#ACFID2025
November 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🎤Join our Co-Chair Jayati Ghosh keynote "Towards a global tax architecture fit for purpose in our times" at the
@ACFID National Conference 2025!
⏰US ET: 5 PM Wednesday, Nov 5th
⏰Canberra time: 9 AM Thursday, Nov 6th
More info: acfidconference2025.com/acfid
#ACFID2025
@ACFID National Conference 2025!
⏰US ET: 5 PM Wednesday, Nov 5th
⏰Canberra time: 9 AM Thursday, Nov 6th
More info: acfidconference2025.com/acfid
#ACFID2025
'If you're a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? No hate, but hey, give your money away, shorties— @billieeilishnews.bsky.social
She's right. The world doesn’t need billionaires and whilst they give their money away, let’s ensure they pay their fair share.
#TaxTheRich.
#TaxThePower
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She's right. The world doesn’t need billionaires and whilst they give their money away, let’s ensure they pay their fair share.
#TaxTheRich.
#TaxThePower
Here:
November 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
'If you're a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? No hate, but hey, give your money away, shorties— @billieeilishnews.bsky.social
She's right. The world doesn’t need billionaires and whilst they give their money away, let’s ensure they pay their fair share.
#TaxTheRich.
#TaxThePower
Here:
She's right. The world doesn’t need billionaires and whilst they give their money away, let’s ensure they pay their fair share.
#TaxTheRich.
#TaxThePower
Here:
🌍#ICRICT in @taxnotes.com key insight:
Spain, Brazil, Chile - a coalition of countries is doubling down on a mission to tax the ultra wealthy.
Read Nana Sarfo article on our event on extreme wealth inequality during IMF/WB Annuals #IMFMeetings.
Full story: shorturl.at/ovSCj
#TaxThePower
Spain, Brazil, Chile - a coalition of countries is doubling down on a mission to tax the ultra wealthy.
Read Nana Sarfo article on our event on extreme wealth inequality during IMF/WB Annuals #IMFMeetings.
Full story: shorturl.at/ovSCj
#TaxThePower
October 31, 2025 at 2:28 PM
🌍#ICRICT in @taxnotes.com key insight:
Spain, Brazil, Chile - a coalition of countries is doubling down on a mission to tax the ultra wealthy.
Read Nana Sarfo article on our event on extreme wealth inequality during IMF/WB Annuals #IMFMeetings.
Full story: shorturl.at/ovSCj
#TaxThePower
Spain, Brazil, Chile - a coalition of countries is doubling down on a mission to tax the ultra wealthy.
Read Nana Sarfo article on our event on extreme wealth inequality during IMF/WB Annuals #IMFMeetings.
Full story: shorturl.at/ovSCj
#TaxThePower
If you are in Canberra next week, join #ICRICT co-chair
@jayatighosh.bsky.social keynote at the ACFID Australia 60th anniversary conference.
📅 Thursday 6th November
⏰ 9:20am (Australia time)
(It's Wednesday 5th November 5:20pm US 🇺🇸ET)
Full program here: acfidconference2025.com/acfid/#program
@jayatighosh.bsky.social keynote at the ACFID Australia 60th anniversary conference.
📅 Thursday 6th November
⏰ 9:20am (Australia time)
(It's Wednesday 5th November 5:20pm US 🇺🇸ET)
Full program here: acfidconference2025.com/acfid/#program
October 28, 2025 at 8:43 AM
If you are in Canberra next week, join #ICRICT co-chair
@jayatighosh.bsky.social keynote at the ACFID Australia 60th anniversary conference.
📅 Thursday 6th November
⏰ 9:20am (Australia time)
(It's Wednesday 5th November 5:20pm US 🇺🇸ET)
Full program here: acfidconference2025.com/acfid/#program
@jayatighosh.bsky.social keynote at the ACFID Australia 60th anniversary conference.
📅 Thursday 6th November
⏰ 9:20am (Australia time)
(It's Wednesday 5th November 5:20pm US 🇺🇸ET)
Full program here: acfidconference2025.com/acfid/#program
“If the US pulls out, the rest of the world can still move forward,” said #ICRICT Co-chair @JosephEStiglitz at #G-24 event during the #WBGMeetings. He called for a 'G20 minus one' framework to defend the #UNtaxconvention and global multilateralism.
Listen. ⤵
Listen. ⤵
October 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
“If the US pulls out, the rest of the world can still move forward,” said #ICRICT Co-chair @JosephEStiglitz at #G-24 event during the #WBGMeetings. He called for a 'G20 minus one' framework to defend the #UNtaxconvention and global multilateralism.
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Listen. ⤵
While 120+ countries joined past OECD tax negotiations, “80 or 90 were effectively excluded” - Egypt's Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said at #G-24 event #WBGMeetings. The new #UNTaxConvention, he noted, will help close that gap — with stronger capacity, inclusion & equal participation.
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Listen. ⤵
October 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
While 120+ countries joined past OECD tax negotiations, “80 or 90 were effectively excluded” - Egypt's Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said at #G-24 event #WBGMeetings. The new #UNTaxConvention, he noted, will help close that gap — with stronger capacity, inclusion & equal participation.
Listen. ⤵
Listen. ⤵
At #WBGMeetings, Brazil reaffirmed its support for a UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation — a step toward democratizing global tax governance and mobilizing resources for the SDGs.” — Tatiana Rosito, Ministry of Finance in Brazil.
Listen. ⤵
Listen. ⤵
October 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
At #WBGMeetings, Brazil reaffirmed its support for a UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation — a step toward democratizing global tax governance and mobilizing resources for the SDGs.” — Tatiana Rosito, Ministry of Finance in Brazil.
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At #WBGMeetings, Chile’s Finance Minister, Nicolás Grau Veloso, noted that 2% of new public revenues now come mainly from the wealthy — including a copper royalty raising $2 billion.
Far from deterring investors, the reform reduced uncertainty and increased investment. Listen. ⤵
Far from deterring investors, the reform reduced uncertainty and increased investment. Listen. ⤵
October 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
At #WBGMeetings, Chile’s Finance Minister, Nicolás Grau Veloso, noted that 2% of new public revenues now come mainly from the wealthy — including a copper royalty raising $2 billion.
Far from deterring investors, the reform reduced uncertainty and increased investment. Listen. ⤵
Far from deterring investors, the reform reduced uncertainty and increased investment. Listen. ⤵
At #WBGMeetings, Carlos Cuerpo, Spain's Minister of Economy, Trade and Enterprise called his country “a success story — period.”
He noted that taxing 12,000 individuals with assets above €3M has supported growth and fairness, proving wealth taxes can work.
Listen.⤵️
He noted that taxing 12,000 individuals with assets above €3M has supported growth and fairness, proving wealth taxes can work.
Listen.⤵️
October 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
At #WBGMeetings, Carlos Cuerpo, Spain's Minister of Economy, Trade and Enterprise called his country “a success story — period.”
He noted that taxing 12,000 individuals with assets above €3M has supported growth and fairness, proving wealth taxes can work.
Listen.⤵️
He noted that taxing 12,000 individuals with assets above €3M has supported growth and fairness, proving wealth taxes can work.
Listen.⤵️
The 🇺🇸 administration is determined to destroy international tax cooperation: the global minimum tax, digital services taxes, the #UNtaxconvention & the #IMO levy.
It’s time for countries to push back!
Here's our proposal for protecting multilateralism: lnkd.in/dtKfhJkd
It’s time for countries to push back!
Here's our proposal for protecting multilateralism: lnkd.in/dtKfhJkd
October 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The 🇺🇸 administration is determined to destroy international tax cooperation: the global minimum tax, digital services taxes, the #UNtaxconvention & the #IMO levy.
It’s time for countries to push back!
Here's our proposal for protecting multilateralism: lnkd.in/dtKfhJkd
It’s time for countries to push back!
Here's our proposal for protecting multilateralism: lnkd.in/dtKfhJkd
“We need to build on what was done at the OECD, but ensure all lessons are learned. The capacity gap prevented meaningful participation of developing countries. At the UN, we must fix that — with stronger financial & capacity support for low-income countries.” — Egypt's Ahmed Kouchouk
October 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
“We need to build on what was done at the OECD, but ensure all lessons are learned. The capacity gap prevented meaningful participation of developing countries. At the UN, we must fix that — with stronger financial & capacity support for low-income countries.” — Egypt's Ahmed Kouchouk
“Taxation of cross-border services is critical to developing countries. Services have become increasingly cross-border, creating serious challenges for today’s tax system. OECD rules prioritizing residence taxation remain a major barrier.” — Iyabo Masha, #G24
October 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
“Taxation of cross-border services is critical to developing countries. Services have become increasingly cross-border, creating serious challenges for today’s tax system. OECD rules prioritizing residence taxation remain a major barrier.” — Iyabo Masha, #G24
"Cross-border services remain one of the most contentious issues of the negotiation of the UN Framework Convention. Brazil supports taxing where the economic activity actually occurs,” explained Brazil's Antonio Freitas - Assistant Vice-Minister for International Affairs.
October 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"Cross-border services remain one of the most contentious issues of the negotiation of the UN Framework Convention. Brazil supports taxing where the economic activity actually occurs,” explained Brazil's Antonio Freitas - Assistant Vice-Minister for International Affairs.
"One ethical reason for acknowledging that there is excessive wealth, is that its existence is starkly contrasted with the significant levels of poverty. As long as people live in extreme poverty, the presence of extreme wealth is morally unacceptable." - Nora Lustig at #IMFMeetings.
October 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"One ethical reason for acknowledging that there is excessive wealth, is that its existence is starkly contrasted with the significant levels of poverty. As long as people live in extreme poverty, the presence of extreme wealth is morally unacceptable." - Nora Lustig at #IMFMeetings.