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Tag Archives: Taxes
Are you paying taxes on sugary drinks? Half of the world’s population does and here is why it makes sense
Amid multiple crises and one of the sharpest global economic downturns in nearly three
decades, policymakers are looking for new tools to improve productivity and raise revenue. Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes are of increasing interest for their potential to both improve population health and bring in new revenue. These taxes increase the price of sugary drinks such as sodas and energy drinks, relative to healthier alternatives such as unsweetened water.
Online: Friday Highlighted! Spring Meeting Events.
Cities are Where the Future is Being Built
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Date: Friday, April 21st, 2017
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am ET/ 13:00 – 14:30 GMT
Location: Preston Auditorium, World Bank
Financing for Peace: Innovations to Tackle Fragility
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Date: Friday, April 21st, 2017
Time: 11:00 am – 12:15 pm ET/15:00 – 16:15 GMT
Location: Preston Auditorium, World Bank
Boosting Revenues, Driving Development: Why Taxes Are Critical for Growth
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Date: Friday, April 21st, 2017
Time:1:00 pm – 2:00 pm/ 17:00 – 18:00 GMT
Location: Preston Auditorium, World Bank
Unlocking Financing for Climate Action
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Date: Friday, April 21st, 2017
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm/ 19:00 – 20:00 GMT
Location: Preston Auditorium, World Bank
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