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Sisndi
Sisndi
8 years ago

What is Action AIDS plan on what they have yelled about>

Maya Forstater
8 years ago

It may well be time to renegotiate outdated tax treaties, however Action Aid overstates the potential benefits. They have not published any calculations of the amount of revenues that they think might be gained by renegotiating the treaties, but simply make sweeping claims that corporate tax could be the ‘paramount source’ of public revenues, and ‘the way to go’ in addressing the Malawi’s budget woes. This is wishful thinking. International donors have traditionally provided around 40% of Malawi’s budget. On average in developing countries corporate income taxes account for 16% of government revenues (compared to around 8% in high-income countries).… Read more »

James
James
8 years ago

Can I marry you Martha ? You are beautiful.

Napwito
Napwito
8 years ago

Atumbuka ……i hate these people.

fkr
fkr
8 years ago

Poorest Nations…..with the Richest Leaders. I am sorry action aid, I think you have it wrong. Our leaders are taking all the money that is supposed to be used to serve the people. Do we really need new Soccer stadiums in Lilongwe and Blantyre? Do we need presidential villa’s? Multi national corporations that are listed on stock exchanges run under very strict rules and are audited regularly by international auditors to ensure that they stick to the rules, they normally also drive development, have strong social responsibility programs which look after the environment and people, help the needy, look after… Read more »

Mvula J. Mvula
Mvula J. Mvula
8 years ago

The only continent that has a lot of raw resources which if better harnessed and used would redeem the economy is Africa. Talk about precious stones (gold, diamond, uranium, rare minerals – you name it), agriculture (Look at the green belt from Nile to the Cape). Look at the Natural Resources (Rivers, Lakes, tributaries – you name it). Yet, Africa is the poorest continent. Is it a resource curse? Well, perhaps we need to take stock of our corporate responsibilities and political will. As for Malawi, look at the natural resources including the minerals we have. God has given us… Read more »

Eluby
Eluby
8 years ago

You guys are just barking like rabid dogs. What has Action Aid done to people? These guys are busy enriching themselves at the expense of the poor. You can not just utter shit without giving out the probable solutions. You need to account for all the money you idiots have received against the benefits accrued to beneficiaries.

KUKHALA
KUKHALA
8 years ago

I ENTIRELY AGREE THAT MOST TAX TREATIES ARE NOT FAIR FOR MOST DEVELOPING OR SAY MOST AFRICAN COUNTRIES.

THE TAX TREATIES ARE LONG OVERDUE AND MALAWI MUST TAKE ACTION WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT.

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