The colonial roots of global south debt
This report exposes how current global south debt is both a colonial legacy, and a neo-colonial tool used by global north governments, institutions and corporations to plunder the wealth of,…
Lower-income countries have paid out $2.7 trillion in interest payments since 1970
For more information and interviews contact Jerome Phelps on +44 7307 620372 Lower-income countries have been forced to pay out $2.7 trillion in interest payments to creditors since 1970, according…
The good, the bad and the ugly: the Chancellor’s Autumn statement
Yesterday, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, announced his Autumn Statement, spelling out the government’s priorities and spending plans ahead of what is likely to be an election year…
Governments demand banks and hedge funds cancel more of Zambia’s debt
When Zambia reached a deal with its private lenders on 26 October, some celebrated it as the end of three years of stalemate since the country became the first to…
IMF and governments express reservations about Zambia debt deal which will pay bondholders a third more than governments
Bondholders will be repaid a third more than government creditors including China and the UK under the restructuring deal agreed with Zambia, even though they lent at higher interest rates…
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Artists explore the legacy of colonialism and today’s debt crisis
For more information, interviews and to confirm attendance at the launch event, contact Jerome Phelps on +44 7307 620372, [email protected] The exhibition ‘It’s the debt that you owe’: debt, colonialism,…
NEW REPORT: Decoding Debt Injustice
This guide sets out how to collect, analyse, and present data, to shed new light on how the global debt crisis impacts people’s rights. Co-published with The Centre of Economic and Social…
Winning debt justice through people-powered campaigns
No country should be prevented from tackling the climate crisis or forced to cut back public services like health and education. Yet that is the situation for 54 lower-income countries…
Event: National Activist Gathering 2023
Whether you’re a seasoned campaigner or have never taken action before, attending the National Gathering will help you skill up, learn more about debt, and meet new people to take action…
