Many of the World's Poorer Nations,especially Highly Indebted Poor Countries

question 121

Essay

Many of the world's poorer nations,especially highly indebted poor countries (HIPCs),are being held back by large debt burdens.How can such nations emerge from the cycle of poverty and debt?

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