2nd Regional Conference - INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE

In this resolution, ITUC-AP Conference recognises that a fair taxation system/fiscal policy and social safety nets are important instruments for the redistribution of national wealth. The Conference notes that social safety nets are closely linked  to national fiscal and taxation policies.

The Conference commits the ITUC-AP to continue to campaign for the provisions of adequate social safety nets; insist on open, transparent, and accountable governance arrangements with active participation by trade unions; continue the campaign for tax and fiscal policy reform leading to a fair taxation system; collect good practices in the region; campaign for fair and adequate taxation and fiscal policies supporting effective social nets; prepare and articulate the case for comprehensive social safety nets encompassing universal access to essential services like affordable basic medical care and treatment, etc.; pressure governments to establish adequate mechanisms for institutional reform.