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Article

1 Jun 2003

Author:
Halifax Initiative Coalition & Social Justice Committee

Water, Land, and Labour: The Impacts of Forced Privatization in Vulnerable Communities

The World Bank and the IMF have used their considerable power to force countries to privatize natural and public resources. This report documents some of the impacts, ranging from reduced access to essential services, loss of jobs and increased corruption. [includes reference to SAUR, Vivendi, Anglo-American Corp, AES, Endesa, Glencore, Billington, Suez, Thames Water]