Research Associate @UNUWIDER Focus on #taxation and #socialprotection in #Africa
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Maria Jouste retweeted
In an effort to strengthen research capacity, research assistants from 🇺🇬 & 🇿🇦 participated in an exchange facilitated by #SATIED & the @URAuganda gaining insights on data workflows, collaboration, & researcher engagement.
Read about their experience ▶️go.unu.edu/dL0Nx
Maria Jouste retweeted
We love tax data and toolkits! 🤓
We love them so much we get invited to sit on panel to talk about them.
Today, we discussed how tax administrative data can be better leveraged with toolkits like the Tax Gap Toolkit to design efficient tax policies.
go.unu.edu/BBPCq
Maria Jouste retweeted
We are at the 2025 Dialogue on Public Finance and SDGs this week, reflecting on how we can close the public financing gap to achieve the SDGs✨
We can't wait to share some our work on leveraging data and useful toolkits later this week!
go.unu.edu/nbefK
Join us today at the Dialogue on Public Finance and the #SDGs, co-hosted by @Columbia, @Policy_Dialogue, @noradno, @Ulkoministerio, & @UNDP.
📅 Jan 29–31
⏰ 9 AM EST–5 PM EST
🎥 Watch live: shorturl.at/L34o6
#PublicFinance2025
Maria Jouste retweeted
We are excited to host a plenary session on data, statistics and tools for development-focused public finance with @UNDP and @UNDESA at next week’s 2025 Dialogue on Public Finance and SDGs!
Find out more and register here: go.unu.edu/4HWOO
Maria Jouste retweeted
Curious about the gap between actual and potential tax revenue? Our toolkit can help 👉 go.unu.edu/05ZFW
The toolkit provides revenue authorities with insights on tax revenue loss due to non-compliance & help develop strategies for effective tax collection. @TaxCompact
I’m excited to share our opinion piece co-authored with @aminae and Kelly Brito from @unipidfinland. 👇
One major issue in academic partnerships between Global North & South is the exploitation of local knowledge, often harming local research communities.
Check out this @GlobaldevB blog by @MariaJouste, @aminae & @unipidfinland on equity in global research: go.unu.edu/yMg8E
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📢 Request for research proposals!
Are you conducting research using admin tax data from @URAuganda? Want to enhance understanding of tax systems, trade, and employment in the Global South? We want to hear from you! Submit your proposal by Feb 28! 👉 go.unu.edu/PhYiz
Maria Jouste retweeted
Our recent Journal Article covers insights from Uganda's personal income tax reform, why does it matter? It shows:
👉 raising taxes on the wealthy can reduce inequality and boost revenue
👉 proves progressivity works when systems are well-managed
🔗 go.unu.edu/VXyc1
This video summarizes my recent journal article about Ugandan PIT reform. 👇
Our recent Journal Article covers insights from Uganda's personal income tax reform, why does it matter? It shows:
👉 raising taxes on the wealthy can reduce inequality and boost revenue
👉 proves progressivity works when systems are well-managed
🔗 go.unu.edu/VXyc1
Excited to share my latest research on the impact of personal income tax reform in Uganda! The reform increased a top tax rate from 30 to 40 %. We find that it had limited behavioural reactions among top taxpayers.
Check out the full study 👇
doi.org/10.1007/s10797-024-0…
@UNUWIDER
Maria Jouste retweeted
🎥 What if there was a way to use administrative tax data to solve various economic challenges in South Africa? Discover how work at #SATIED is shaping economic research and policy➡️ go.unu.edu/5Ye1q
#OneUNFinland #StrongerTogether #SATIED #UNDay @UNinSouthAfrica @nmuffuh
Maria Jouste retweeted
Ultra-high-net-worth individuals pay less tax relative to their income than the average citizen.
'A 2% wealth tax on billionaires isn't extreme. It would just make sure the billionaires don't pay less tax than their secretaries,' @gabriel_zucman states. #AL28
Maria Jouste retweeted
Call for Papers! ✍️
We seek submissions for innovative research contributions that speak to the topic of social protection for our 2025 WIDER Development Conference!
Submit your proposals by September 15, 2024, 23:59 UTC+3. go.unu.edu/BPlWv
Maria Jouste retweeted
Join us for the WIDER Annual Lecture!
On September 4, esteemed economist Gabriel Zucman will explore how a 2% wealth tax on the ultra-rich could reduce global inequality and support vital social and environmental initiatives. Don’t miss this! go.unu.edu/bQzFS
#AL28
Maria Jouste retweeted
Uganda's tax system struggles with a narrow base and heavy enforcement on small businesses. Kampala protests highlight the burden of ambitious revenue targets. Blog by @MariaJouste calls for updated tax policies: go.unu.edu/O6sCq originally by @ConversationUK
Maria Jouste retweeted
Exciting news! We launched a FREE online training course on tax-benefit #microsimulation. No prior experience needed! Explore 10 comprehensive modules with video lectures, quizzes, & hands-on exercises: go.unu.edu/DDWpH #SOUTHMOD #GlobalSouth @EUROMOD_
I shared some thoughts about Uganda’s tax systems @TC_Africa. Check this out! 👇
Uganda’s tax system isn’t bringing in enough revenue but is targeting small business the answer? theconversation.com/ugandas-…
💻 Maria Jouste, United Nations University @UNUniversity
#Politics
Maria Jouste retweeted
Congratulations to all participants on the success of the 'Navigating Administrative Data Access' training week! Your engagement in collaborative learning and knowledge sharing is commendable. Special thanks to @ONS for facilitating. #SATIED▶️ go.unu.edu/s2tMy
Maria Jouste retweeted
We have just concluded day one of 'Navigating Administrative Data Access' capacity development initiative. The day featured a panel discussion, and keynotes from @Treasury_RSA @UNUWIDER @ONS @ukinsouthafrica @sarstax go.unu.edu/s2tMy
#DataAccessInsights #SATIED 👇👇👇
Maria Jouste retweeted
The second high-level Dialogue on Tax and SDGs in New York! We have a session on Digitalization, AI and the Future of Tax Administrations, with @UNDP_SDGFinance @ATAFtax @TRATanzania. Follow online: go.unu.edu/GUOUq
#Tax4SDGs2023 #fairtaxation #SDG17 #DRMprogramme @undp
