The Debt Web
Revealing the critical reality of MENA's growing dependency on International Financial Institutions and the profound consequences for its people.
An Unfolding Crisis
This data-driven investigation examines the escalating external debt in the MENA region, revealing how reliance on IFIs like the IMF and World Bank shapes policy, imposes austerity, and impacts social justice.
55.9%
of Morocco's public debt service payments go to International Financial Institutions, far exceeding the world average.
$1.64B
in IMF surcharges paid by Egypt (2015-2024), equivalent to 55% of its food subsidies during that period.
>85%
Jordan's external debt is projected to exceed 85% of its GDP, highlighting extreme vulnerability to external pressures.
A Call for a Just Financial Architecture
Our research moves beyond simple economics to address the human impact of debt. We analyze how the policies of International Financial Institutions disproportionately affect marginalized communities and hinder national sovereignty.
By applying a feminist perspective and focusing on social equity, this work challenges the conventional frameworks that govern debt. We advocate for comprehensive reforms, including debt relief and equitable resource distribution, to build a more just and sustainable future for the MENA region.
Learn more from our findings →Interactive Infographics
Dive deep into the data with our interactive visualizations. Explore the trends, compare the countries, and understand the full scope of the debt crisis.
MENA Debt & IFIs (English)
An interactive overview of the region's dependency on International Financial Institutions.
Explore in Englishأزمة ديون الشرق الأوسط
ديون الشرق الأوسط والمؤسسات المالية الدولية
نظرة عامة تفاعلية على اعتماد المنطقة على المؤسسات المالية الدولية.
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