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Bled Dry: The gendered impact of tax abuse, illicit financial flows and debt in Africa
In Bled Dry: How tax abuse, illicit financial flows and debt affect women and girls in Africa, we explore how tax abuse and illicit financial flows, and the resulting loss of public revenue, have pushed states towards regressive tax policies, debt, and austerity measures.
Statement: New World Bank loan puts corporate power over people
The AIDC notes with deep concern the World Bank’s approval of a $1.5 billion loan to South Africa.
The Controversy of Green Energy: Unmasking Southern Africa’s Critical Mineral Sacrifice Zones
This report covers six southern African countries deeply impacted by critical mineral extraction.
Trump’s trade wars signal that SA must break the chains of dependency and end the export-led growth path
SA must break from dependency and chart a new course that prioritises a people-centred development path.
Energy Poverty: The Just Transition and Market Reform in South Africa
Over 10 million households across South Africa live in what is described as energy poverty, meaning these households lack safe, stable and affordable access to or provision of electricity. This report provides fresh data and analysis on the extent, character and structural causes of energy poverty through examining survey findings in eight sites conducted in communities across the city of eMalahleni.
AIDC Submission to Parliament on the Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals
The Alternative Information & Development Centre (AIDC) made written and oral submissions to the standing and select committees on finance on the fiscal framework and revenue proposals in May 2025.
