This November provides decision-makers with two opportunities to make decisions which could make a huge difference to development and global health programmes. The first key moment is the G-20 summit in France (3-4 November) with the FTT high on the agenda. The second event is the 4th High Level Meeting on Aid Effectiveness which will take place in Busan (South Korea) at the end of the month.

A report by the IMF for G20 leaders on taxes on the Finance sector has been leaked. The report recommends new taxes on the sector to ease the financial crisis – including a “FAT” tax (Financial Activity Tax) on bank profits and bankers pay. The IMF report requested by G20 leaders on potential new taxes [...]