Tagged: poor countries

Putting Progress at Risk?

Policy Paper

Rising debt and falling aid force poor countries to cut spending on health and farmers

Press Release

Poor countries are cutting back investment in farming, health service and services to help women because of fears about rising debts and the impact of the economic crisis, according to a new database launched today.

A real smart FTT will be a Robin Hood Tax to fight poverty and climate change

Media Reaction

Bank bailout could end poverty for 50 years – Oxfam tells G20

Press Release

Adaha sits in her home and talks about the need for women and men to be able to have more equality in the village of Intedeyne, Mali. Credit: Ami Vitale/Oxfam

The $8.42 trillion promised by rich country governments to bailout banks would be enough to end global extreme poverty for 50 years and a massive step towards ending it forever.