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For youth participants, we see a distinct perspective, emphasizing that the current tax system often leaves Global South countries underfunded, limiting investments in youth employment, education, and digital access. We continue to highlight that failing to adapt taxation to modern digital economies risks perpetuating inequalities: large digital corporations operating in developing countries can avoid paying fair shares, while young entrepreneurs face regulatory burdens that stifle innovation. Civil society representatives reinforced these points, calling for tax rules that account for historical disparities between wealthy and developing nations. Discussions reflected a tension between protecting traditional national revenue sources and reforming systems to ensure equitable contributions from globalized business models.
The 6th Southern Africa Youth Forum Harare Declaration
We recognize that the youth of Southern Africa represent an immense reservoir of energy, creativity, and potential that is critical to the continued progress and prosperity of our communities. As present leaders and change-makers of our region, we have a vital role to play in addressing the complex social, political, economic, and environmental challenges that we face. We have a role to complement our governments, the private sector, and all developmental actors to ensure access to quality and affordable education for the SADC child.
Youth-Centric Budgeting: A Critical Examination of Zimbabwe’s 2025 Budget
The national budget for Zimbabwe in 2025 has received recognition for emphasizing social services, infrastructural expansion, and economic development. A closer examination of the budget, however, indicates that it might not adequately address the urgent issues facing Zimbabwe’s youth. A large percentage of the population is young, and they confront several obstacles, such as restricted chances for entrepreneurship and innovation, lack of access to healthcare and education, and unemployment.
Prioritizing Children in the FY2025/26 Planning and Budgeting Process
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Hits And Misses For The Youth In The 2021-2022 Budgets For Uganda, Kenya And Tanzania
It is high time the three countries moved to regulate the market prices of agricultural products and inputs and their transportation to curb price fluctuation. The three countries run free market economies where market prices are determined by the forces of demand and supply. These have resulted into price fluctuations which have caused losses to farmers.
