Options to Create Additional Fiscal Space for Adherence to the Social Protection Agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals

Event: ADB and ADBI Learning Program: Financing Social Protection for the Sustainable Development Goals

Options to Create Additional Fiscal Space for Adherence to the Social Protection Agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals

16 February 2017

Author / Speaker:

Juan Villa, Global Development Institute - Other materials by the author

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To fill the social protection gap of the Sustainable Development Goals implies an increase in spending by 30% in many countries. To bridge this gap, countries can consider several options, such as reallocating energy subsidies, reducing tax evasion, and raising taxes. This presentation explains these options and their possible impact on growth and redistribution potential.

Geographical Focus:

Global

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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