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— 24 April 2024 —

New world order?

Economy

We live in a dysfunctional system in which money flows out of the countries that need it most and into the coffers of the wealthiest. In 2023, the private sector collected $68 billion more in interest and principal repayments than it lent to the developing world.

Kate Mackenzie, Tim Sahay

Read full article in Phenomenal World by Kate Mackenzie and Tim Sahay

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