Are structural adjustment programmes an adequate response to globalisation?

In: International social science journal: ISSJ, Heft 162

Abstract

Relates the debate on Structural Adjustment Programmes (SAPs) to the latest cycle of globalisation, and their impact on human development. Uses sub-Saharan Africa as a case study for the difficulties of integration in world economic trends. Presents the historical background of SAPs; explores the effectiveness of the SAPs' prescriptions and questions the so-called shining examples of SAPs. Also compares the differences between the Washington and the emerging Copenhagen consensus and examines the way SAPs have been adopted and advocated. (Original abstract - amended)