An economy of life briefing

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An economy of life: How transforming the economy can tackle inequalities, bring climate justice and build a sustainable future

Our vision is that global institutions genuinely represent and are accountable to the interests of everyone, not just the rich and powerful.

This means confronting the institutional structures, including the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), cultural norms and power imbalances that work together to maintain the status quo.

We need to look for new expressions of economic life. Measures of economic growth overlook human and environmental wellbeing. It is time re-evaluate.

This briefing challenges the World Bank and IMF to be part of this change and to become of a progressive and positive force in an economic future that leaves no one behind and is beneficial for nature and the climate.

Publication date:
09 October 2019
Resource language:
English
Themes - Area of work:
  • Climate change
  • Gender, power and inclusion
  • Poverty
Locations:
  • Global