[Nairobi, Kenya-1 August 2025] The African Civil Society Organisations Working Group on the UN Tax Convention coordinated by Tax Justice Network Africa is calling for global tax equity as Intergovernmental Committee proceeds towards its first and second substantive sessions on developing the text of the the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation (UNFTIC) in New York, from 4-8 August 2025 and 11-15 August 2025, respectively.

The Intergovernmental Committee was developed as a result of the adoption of the Terms of Reference (ToRs) for negotiations on a UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation through the UN General Assembly  resolution 79/235 in 2024, opening a more inclusive space for the introduction of globally equitable tax rules, especially for the Global South.

In addition to the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation, two protocols, including a protocol on the taxation of cross-border services in a globalised and digitalised world and a protocol on the prevention and resolution of tax disputes  are to be developed simultaneously.

In preparation for the plenary sessions, the Intergovernmental Committee released draft issue notes on 25 June 2025, which outlined the scope of and approach of each instrument and requested public comments.

 The African CSOs Working Group responded highlighting the importance of addressing the historical imbalance of taxing rights and developing multilateral tax solutions that align with the realities, priorities and needs of Africa.

TJNA’s Executive Director, Ms. Chenai Mukumba, said, “We live in times where the global tax agenda is driven by rich economies, and this has been the norm for years. Just recently, the G7-US deal shows another instance of rich countries coming together to develop rules that work best for them and protect their taxing rights. All eyes are on the UN Tax negotiations to rectify this and ensure that inter-nation equity is restored to the global tax system. It is time for the international tax system to work in the best interests of African countries and the Global South.”

For more information, please contact Everlyn Muendo at emuendo[@] taxjusticeafrica.net

Related Resources:

https://financing.desa.un.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/TJNA%20%28WS%20I%29.pdf

https://financing.desa.un.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/TJNA%20%28WS%20II%29.pdf