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GOAL16 By GuyChristian

This podcast is presented by GuyChristian Agbor LLM/PGCIT, PhD., social scientist, anti-corruption and anti-IFFs strategist. The objective of this podcast is the promotion of SDG 16: "promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels in the global community" by debating issues of peace, Human Rights, Corruption, Illicit Financial Flows, Rule of law and Strong Institutions.

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GOAL16 By GuyChristian

A CONVERSATION WITH THE HON. IRENE OVONJI-ODIDA

November 27, 2020 • GuyChristian

This episode is about why Africa loses nearly $89-billion a year in illicit financial flows. South Africa loses the equivalent of 22.38% of its health budget, an amount that would pay the yearly salaries of more than 1 million nurses. The instrumentalization of foreign aid as well globalization and development. We also cover the role of multinationals in Illicit Financial Flows in Africa, the role of independent Commission for the Reform of International Corporate Taxation in IFFs, and many other issues.
Irene Ovonji-Odida was appointed to the AU/ UNECA High Level Panel on Illicit Financial flows from 2012-2015. She actively contributed to the process and report. She is currently a member of the Illicit Financial Flows Task Force Pan African Lawyers Union, Tax Steering Group South Centre and Independent Commission ICRICT.
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