Aug 25, 2025
Regional Launching Event - Arab Voices for Progressive Financing for Development

Regional Launching Event


Arab Voices for Progressive Financing for Development

Location: Amman, Jordan

Date: 25–26 August 2025



Event Overview

The Arab region is facing unprecedented debt challenges that undermine economic and social rights, limit development, and deepen inequality. Public debt has soared to record levels, while debt servicing increasingly crowds out essential public spending on education, health, food security, and decent work.


Against this backdrop, the “Arab Voices for Progressive Financing for Development” project seeks to open dialogue and advocate for alternative financial and fiscal policies grounded in justice, participation, and transparency.


This two-day regional event in Amman  officially launched the project and brought together civil society organizations, researchers, and human rights defenders to:


        - Present findings from national and regional reports on sovereign debt and taxation in the Arab region.


        - Launch two training manuals on sovereign debt (from a rights and development perspective) and tax justice.


        - Introduce a microsite providing accessible knowledge tools and advocacy resources.


        - Build stronger alliances for fairer financial systems that prioritize human dignity and sustainable development.


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