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NL Movie: Policy coherence for development
The Netherlands must work towards fair, coherent policies: policy coherence for development. What does it entail and why is it important?
Internship at the FMS: Anique, Vera, Eva and Hester talk about their internships
Will you be joining us as an intern from September? We are then looking for three interns: Democracy; Research and Advocacy; and Communication and events. Does this sound like you? Then send us your cover letter and CV by 7 June at the latest.
'Research & Advocacy' intern: Anique!
My name is Anique and I have been doing an internship at FMS since February where I hold the position of 'research & advocacy'. I completed my bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences and recently graduated as MSc. in Political Science: Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict and Development. Besides my studies, I put many hours into volunteer work, including at Edukans. I thought my interest in development work, politics and policy could be very well fulfilled in an internship at the FMS, so I applied.
Review of FMS Liveblog: Corona in Africa. What did we learn?
By now, almost all African countries are affected by COVID-19. The situation is and remains dynamic, and we can see how the virus is having a major impact everywhere, not only on health but also politically, socio-economically and financially. Above all, there is still much uncertainty about the nature, extent and duration of the corona crisis.
Time for a fair tax policy
Tax avoidance by multinationals is currently in the spotlight. Booking.com, for instance, recently announced that it was invoking emergency aid from the Dutch state, while until recently it was making billions in profits and paying little tax on them. A political and social debate that has of course been going on for some time. Hence the request from the Lower House (following Omtzigt's motion) for the Advisory Committee on Multinational Taxation to investigate how the Netherlands can make taxation of multinationals fairer. This resulted in the report 'Towards balance in corporate taxation' with various recommendations and advice. On the positive side, it contains a clear call for the Netherlands to make constructive international efforts to really tackle tax avoidance. It is unfortunate, however, that the report pays very little attention to the role of the Netherlands as a tax haven.
In conversation with MP Kirsten van den Hul on the international approach to coronavirus
On Thursday 24 April, the FMS spoke with PvdA MP Kirsten van den Hul - spokesperson for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation - about the international fight against the coronavirus and its impact on countries in Africa (and other developing countries). What is the Netherlands' role in this?
Spend 1% of emergency economic package on development assistance
Together with members of development cooperation trade association Partos, Foundation Max van der Stoel advocates releasing 1% of the emergency package for international response to the coronavirus and leaving the OS budget untouched.
FMS liveblog: "Corona in Africa"
The FMS's liveblog on corona in Africa is now online!
Corona crisis calls for national and international solidarity
In a joint statement, 51 Dutch development, human rights and emergency aid organisations argue that support to developing countries and to civil society organisations in those countries should be part of the emergency measures taken by the government. Foundation Max van der Stoel also signed the appeal.
Corona and the Continent: What Might Happen in Africa?
That the coronavirus pandemic affects everyone is becoming more and more visible every day. Most of us in the Netherlands are now working from home, filling our spare time with creative indoor alternatives to going out as events, like the Africa Day, have been cancelled. Despite disrupting the daily lives of people all around the world, the coronavirus, or COVID-19, is feared to affect countries with weaker health systems and economies more drastically than others, including those in Africa.
