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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Larry Elliott

SHOCKING: Developing countries face worst debt crisis in history study shows - You Need To See This

People hold signs that say 'world bank debt trap' and people over profit'.
A protest outside the offices of the World Bank. Photograph: Kim Ludbrook/EPA

Developing countries are facing the worst debt crisis in history with almost half their budgets being spent on paying back their creditors, a study has found.

The report, by the campaign group Debt Relief International for Norwegian Church Aid, says more than 100 countries are struggling to service their debts, resulting in them cutting back on investment in health, education, social protection and climate change measures.

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