South Africa's growing reliance on IFI loans demands urgent oversight. Hidden policy conditions threaten sovereignty, human rights, and economic stability. Implementing debt transparency, impact assessments, and parliamentary approval is essential to protect national interests.
International Tax Reform Briefing Note Countries lose more than $400 billion annually to tax abuse by multinational enterprises (MNEs) and wealthy individuals. These losses undermine states’ ability to fund essential public services, deepen inequality, and constrain development. Lower-income countries are…
IEJ urges Parliament to reform the SARB's mandate and independence to support inclusive, employment-rich, and climate-resilient economic growth.
The IEJ calls on Parliament to reject austerity, reform tax policy, and invest in social priorities in response to the 2025 Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals.
The Universal Basic Income Coalition (UBIC) warns that National Treasury’s new budget conditions for the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will unjustly exclude millions from vital social grants. These measures, already applied to the Social Relief of Distress (SRD)…
Being a Citizen/Activist Economist is a two-day youth workshop designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to engage critically with economic issues and advocate for more just and inclusive economic systems. Organised through the REFA Eastern Cape…
Care is the missing link in food system reform—placing women and ecology at the heart of a climate-resilient, just future.
Track every climate rand?align finance with justice, transparency, and real impact on people and the planet.
IEJ outlines a visionary roadmap for economic justice in South Africa, advocating for universal income support and progressive fiscal reforms beyond growth.
This paper outlines how human rights principles can drive fairer, more effective sovereign debt restructurings—centering dignity, development, and justice.