Essays about: "Structural Adjustment Programs"

Found 5 essays containing the words Structural Adjustment Programs.

1. 1. Economic globalization and social conflicts in developing countries : A qualitative case study on the relationship between economic globalization and social conflicts in Benin and Zambia

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Regina Weckström Breidenstein; [2018]
   Keywords : Economic globalization; developing countries; social conflict; Benin; Zambia; Natural Resources; Trade; Structural Adjustment Programs;

   Abstract : Economic globalization is said to promote peace and prosperity while reducing poverty and deter conflicts. Liberal scholars argue that economic globalization is more important than good governance/democracy for deterring conflict, and that the pacifying effects of economic globalization are universal. READ MORE

3. 2. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) & World BankStructural Adjustment Programs : Review study of adjustment-aid theory

   University essay from Akademin för hållbar samhälls- och teknikutveckling

   Author : Jori Lahdenperä; Shehzad Humayoun; [2010]
   Keywords : IMF. WOrld Bank. Structural adjustment programs; Development economics; SAP; Structural adjustment; Poverty; Corruption;

   Abstract : Monetary funding to developing countries is today accompanied by so called “Structural Adjustment Programs” (SAPs) imposed by the IMF and the World Bank, consisting of economical policy reforms that the countries have to undergo in order to be eligible for loans. The impact of these adjustment loans is widely criticized due to the negative effects observed. READ MORE

4. 3. Understanding the Inefficacy of Structural Adjustment Programs in Latin America

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Andrew Mccutchan; [2010]
   Keywords : neoliberalism; World Bank ; Structural Adjustment Programs; International Monetary Fund; Latin America; Business and Economics; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This paper examines in the context of their history and their impetus the implementation of structural adjustment programs in Peru, Argentina and Bolivia. The failure of the SAPs to meet their desired result is determined to be an extension of insufficient social welfare institutions, which were not initially considered to be important for a smooth transition towards market oriented reforms and sustained economic growth. READ MORE

5. 4. Economic Development through Globalisation in Nigeria : An analysis of Shell & the IMF Structural Adjustment Programs

   University essay from Akademin för hållbar samhälls- och teknikutveckling

   Author : Sven Bokhari; Fabrizio Del Duca; [2008]
   Keywords : Globalisation; Economic Development; Shell; IMF; Nigeria;

   Abstract : Date: 2008/06/03 Level: Master thesis in International Business and Entrepreneurship, 10p (15ECTS) Authors: Sven Bokhari Fabrizio Del Duca Title: Economic Development through globalisation in Nigeria. An analysis of Shell & the IMF Structural Adjustment Programs Tutor: Leif Linnskog, Ph.D. READ MORE

6. 5. Poverty Reduction through the participation of the poor!? : A study of the Poverty Reduction Strategies in Uganda and Bolivia from a civil-society perspective

   University essay from IHH, Statsvetenskap

   Author : Erike Tanghöj; [2007]
   Keywords : Uganda; Bolivia; Poverty Reduction; Poverty Reduction Strategies; Participation; National Ownership; Civil-society;

   Abstract : The situation of the low developed countries has been on the agenda of IMF and the World Bank throughout the years. However, after the disastrous failure of the Structural Adjustment Programs, the two financial institutions left the ideas of 'one model fits all' and economic growth equals development. READ MORE