The Asian Peoples’ Movement on Debt and Development (APMDD) launched its Asian Peoples’ Petition for Wealth Tax for Public Services & Climate Action on September 2, 2024 in Quezon City.
This regional signature campaign targets Asian governments, urging them to enact and/or effectively implement wealth tax policies.
Speakers include Lidy Nacpil – APMDD Coordinator, Dr. Arjun Karki – International Coordinator of LDC Watch, Jeannie Manipon – Senior Program Manager of Development Finance Program of APMDD, and Luke Espiritu – President of Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino (BMP).
Other civil society leaders from Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, and the Philippines were also present.
Initially, signatures will be gathered from the supporters of participating organizations.
According to APMDD, the goal is to collect at least 1 million signatures from concerned individuals across Asia. The campaign is scheduled to launch publicly in October 2024.
Photos by Bernadette Anne Morales
