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IMF, World Bank & Trade

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The failure of the IMF, World Bank and WTO to represent and further the interests of the developing world, through their one-size-fits-all approach, has lead to the collapse of trade negations, widespread criticism of their effectiveness, and bitter international protest. Many countries are rejecting the neoliberal ideologies of the ‘unholy trinity’ with intensifying calls for their reform or decommissioning.

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Trade, the WTO and Financial Crisis: Reinforcing Failures

WTO Director General Pascal Lamy has called for trade liberalisation and finalisation of the Doha Round to alleviate the global financial crisis. Such a solution would only exacerbate the economic, social and environmental problems facing the world today, argues Myriam Vander Stichele.

 
The IMF is Dead; Long Live the IMF

It's the IMF to the rescue! Again. But in a saner world, the IMF would change its tune and advise countries to build up their own economies - perhaps through some kind of green jobs plan - instead of rapidly integrating into a global economy largely built on US consumption, writes Sameer Dossani.

 
Free Trade and Distorted Development: A Critique of WTO Perspectives

Global policymakers need to understand not only the economics of aggregate growth, but the socio-economic impact of globalized flows on the distribution of income and on the welfare of human beings, says Sharat G. Lin. 

 
World Bank Makes $100bn Pledge to Poorest Nations

The World Bank expects almost 40 million people in developing countries to fall into poverty as a result of the turmoil caused by the global credit crunch - and is planning to lend $100bn to developing countries over the next three years. Reported by Larry Elliott.

 
Spotlight on Bretton Woods II

In 1944, the world's most powerful nations met at Bretton Woods, United States, to create the financial architecture for a post-war era. Against a backdrop of 'financial anarchy,' world leaders will meet on November 15th to shape a new economic order again - but what can we expect from 'Bretton Woods II'?

 
Clear-Out Time for IMF, World Bank

The World Bank and IMF have repositioned themselves as fighters of poverty and corruption, leading to debilitating adjustment programs in Africa. Passivity in the face of global financial meltdown now shows that these organisations must rediscover their original mandate, argues Hossein Askari.

 
Cotton Subsidies Remain Big Hurdle in WTO Doha Round

In a bid to secure their interests at the WTO, rich countries are attempting to undermine the developmental components in talks on agriculture and cotton subsidies, causing great concern amongst developing countries, activists and NGOs, writes Ravi Kanth Devarakonda.

 
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