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April 16: The leaders of the IMF discuss their meeting during a press conference
April 16: The Washington Communique outlines proposed debt relief for the Third World
Spring 2000 Meetings
Debt Reduction

Poverty Reduction

Brazil
Two economic experts answered your questions about the Brazilian bailout. (11/24/98)

Ruble
Despite IMF help Russia continues to struggle politically and economically. (9/2/98)

Asia
An assessment of the IMF bailouts of the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and South Korea.
(1/19/98)

Battle in the Capital
Protesters attempt to disrupt meetings between the heads of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. (4/17/00)

Protesting Globalism
Two protesters discuss their concerns over world trade, labor standards and third world debt. (4/14/00)

Wolfensohn and Fischer
The heads of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund discuss globalism and the protests at this week's annual meeting. (4/13/00)

Forgiving Debts
A report on the campaign to have the World Bank and IMF forgive the poorest nation's debts. (4/11/00)

Student Perspectives
EXTRA: A take on the World Bank/IMF from student perspectives.


Extended RealVideo interviews with World Bank/IMF protesters

Protesters on the streets of Washington (4/17/00) [modem connections] [broadband connections]
Jack Moynihan, Maryknoll Mission (4/14/00)
K. Ruby, puppeteer, protester (4/14/00)

The Bank President
James Wolfensohn discusses efforts to rebuild Kosovo. (7/28/99)

One year into his tenure, Wolfensohn discusses the state of the global economy. (6/11/96)

Those in Need
As the global economic crisis worsens, Wolfensohn discusses World Bank efforts. (10/8/98)

The Global Economy
Three economic ministers discuss international efforts to help the ailing global economy. (10/6/98)

Defending International Efforts
Secretary Rubin defends the IMF attempts to help Russia and other nations. (9/16/98)

International Organizations:
International Monetary Fund
The World Bank
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

The Protest Groups:
Mobilization for Global Justice
50 Years is Enough

Jubilee 2000

Information:
Washington Post: Protests in DC
World Economic Forum


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