Long-term funding is needed in developing countries to provide quality, gender-responsive public services. These services are essential for countries to meet their human rights obligations.

Domestic resource mobilisation (DRM), with tax at its centre, is the key to securing sustainable, democratic financing. Progressive and effective tax systems can raise the funds needed for key public services. This can allow governments to deliver on human rights commitments to their citizens. Progressive tax can also contribute to the fight against economic, social and gender inequalities.

This briefing paper looks at the EU’s commitments to supporting DRM in developing countries. We also look at how this works in practice, through development programs and policy. Is the EU living up to its promises?

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