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Reducing inequality (SDG10) requires progressive and substantial shifts in fiscal policy and an essential equality-enhancing instrument with the potential to do three things: (1) raise necessary revenues for public spending which tackles vertical and horizontal inequalities; (2) stem market incentives for accumulation of income and wealth at the top; and (3) forge a credible fiscal compact between citizens and the state. But how can such progressive policies be implemented while those in power benefit from the status quo? Experts from the United Nations, the IMF, Oxfam and the research community discuss these and many more questions on fiscal policy and socioeconomic disparities, in the context of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), the United Nations main platform to review progress and provide guidance and recommendations on implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. → Welcome remarks 00:00:14 Luise Rürup, Director, FES New York → Opening remarks Ambassador Luis Bermúdez, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Uruguay Mr. Inge Herman Rydland, Special Envoy for the 2030 Agenda, Norway Ministry of Foreign Affairs → Panel Discussion Paul Ladd, Director, UNRISD Katja Hujo, Senior Research Coordinator, UNRISD ? Overcoming Inequalities in a Fractured World—the Politics of Transformative Change and Fiscal Policy Ricardo Fuentes-Nieva, Executive Director, Oxfam Mexico ? Grabbing the Spoils: Economic Inequality, Political Capture and the Decay of the Social Contract Shahra Razavi, Chief of Research and Data, UN Women ? Turning the Tide of Intersecting Inequalities: the Role of Family-Friendly Policies Dora Benedek, Deputy Division Chief, Fiscal Policy Department, IMF ? Fiscal Policy for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development Fernando Filgueira, Senior Researcher, CIPPEC (Argentina) and CIESU (Uruguay) ? Achievements and Challenges of an Egalitarian Growth Strategy: Tax, Social Policy and Wage Coordination Reforms During Uruguay’s Frente Grande Administrations This event was organized jointly with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) New York Office. Read the summary of the event http://www.unrisd.org/eb8 Visit the project page http://www.unrisd.org/overcominginequalities Get in touch with UNRISD and be part of our community https://twitter.com/unrisd