Dr. Lyla Latif discusses money and fiscal issues in Africa. She outlines 7 constructs that shape fiscal policy: 1) policies are decisively shaped by colonial structures and power relations; 2) frameworks are framed around aid and debt obligations; 3) treaties prioritize foreign direct investment over domestic needs; 4) vulnerabilities like illicit financial flows extract billions annually; 5) human rights and social goals are not always considered; 6) international negotiations influence domestic decisions; 7) digitalization is evolving fiscal challenges. Overall, post-colonial fiscal systems struggle with dependencies that undermine self-determination, welfare, and equitable development.