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 The World Bank The International Monetary Fund The World Bank is one of the most powerful financial institutions in the world. People in the global South (or the so-called "Third World") struggle every day with harmful structural adjustment programs imposed upon them by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Among other things, these programs require governments to increase fees for health care. That hurts people living with AIDS. Countries must also sell off public water utilities to profit-seeking multinational companies. That puts clean water out of reach for the people who need it most. Because governments of impoverished countries have to prioritize debt repayments to the World Bank and IMF over social needs, poor people go without education, AIDS prevention and treatment, and clean water. Tens of thousands die every day from preventable diseases because of the debt burden - and much of the debt is owed to these institutions. It's time to cancel the debt, NOW. Contact Info James Wolfensohn, President The World Bank 1818 H Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20433 USA The World Bank Group Contact page The World Bank Group Feedback page Horst Kohler, Managing Director The International Monetary Fund 700 19th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20431 USA The International Monetary Fund Contact Page publicaffairs@imf.org Monitor the performance of these creditor agencies in cancelling debt to help stop AIDS ==> click here for more info |
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