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Developing nations protest IMF austerity calls at Bangkok meetings

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Developing nations, represented by protestors in Bangkok, are criticizing the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank for advocating austerity measures. Critics argue that these institutions should prioritize climate financing and tax reforms instead of pushing for cuts to subsidies and social spending. The protests occurred during the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings, where policymakers are addressing inflation and global debt exacerbated by events like the pandemic and conflicts. AI

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Developing nations protest IMF austerity calls at Bangkok meetings

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    ‘Thai people already poor’: developing nations protest IMF’s austerity call

    Coconut farmer Sombat Chuekrod travelled more than 200km (120 miles) to join hundreds on the streets of Bangkok on Friday demanding that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank change how they deal with the developing world. Finance ministers, central bank governors …

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