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The upcoming WTO is likely to see a power struggle between its traditional advanced economy leaders and the so-called Global Majority.

Click to expand Image © 2023 Human Rights Watch The report makes several key findings. First, it finds that the Fund continues to rely on its traditional approach of expecting governments to reduce debt through fiscal consolidation, which raises significant human rights concerns. While “fiscal consolidation” refers broadly to reducing debt by cutting public spending or increasing revenues, the report finds that programs routinely include conditionalities that impose cuts to public spending ...

Lusaka - Zambia: By Fred M’membe President of the Socialist Party