IMF Fiscal Monitor – April 2020
2020-06-02
April’s IMF Fiscal Monitor elaborates on the importance of fiscal measures to respond the COVID-19 related crisis. Chapter 1 argues that fiscal policies are at
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The Future of Oil and Fiscal Sustainability in the GCC Region (IMF)
2020-06-02
The oil market is undergoing fundamental change. New technologies are increasing the supply of oil from old and new sources, while rising concerns over the
What policies for greening the crisis response and economic recovery? Lessons learned from past green stimulus measures and implications for the COVID-19 crisis (OECD)
2020-06-02
This paper evaluates green stimulus packages that were introduced in response to the global financial crisis (GFC) of 2007-08 and draws lessons relevant for greening
Securing Climate Benefit: A guide to using carbon offsets (GGKP)
2020-06-02
This GGKP guide explains how to use carbon offsets responsibly to accelerate action on climate change. Responsible use requires spending time to understand and seek out high-quality
Counting carbon in global trade – Why imported emissions challenge the climate regime and what might be done about it (ODI)
2020-06-02
This set of essays identifies two main threats to the climate regime. The first is the growing importance of emissions traded across national borders, currently
Shallow water shrimp fishery in Mozambique: who benefits from fiscal reform? (IIED)
2020-05-25
In Mozambique, fisheries are important to the national economy and individual livelihoods. Shallow water shrimp fisheries (SWSF) provide an important source of income for many
Reconciling Carbon Pricing and Energy Policies in Developing Countries – Integrating Policies for a Clean Energy Transition (PMR)
2020-05-25
The focus of the Report Reconciling Carbon pricing and Energy Policies in Developing Countries is how the objective of reducing emissions can be pursued alongside
Tax as a force for good – Aligning tax systems with the SDGs and the inclusive circular economy – Case Study Bangladesh (Ex’Tax)
2020-05-25
The Ex’Tax project “Tax as a force for good” launched its latest study, in cooperation with Cambridge Economics and supported by the C&A Foundation. The
Will COVID-19 fiscal recovery packages accelerate or retard progress on climate change? (SSEE)
2020-05-06
The COVID-19 crisis is likely to have dramatic consequences for progress on climate change. Imminent fiscal recovery packages could entrench or partly displace the current
Building Resilience: WWF Recommendations For A Just & Sustainable Recovery After Covid-19 – Using The European Green Deal To Drive Europe’s Recovery And Transition Into A Fair, Resource-efficient And Resilient Society (WWF)
2020-05-06
The Covid-19 pandemic and its immediate health, social and economic impacts require an urgent response. Beyond this, however, public stimulus packages to relaunch the economy
