2024 年 2 巻 p. 41-47
The world is facing multiple crises, including COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and high prices and energy insecurity. Against this backdrop, the external debt of developing countries is increasing. The debt problem, which has persisted since the 1980s, cannot now be resolved through traditional restructuring negotiations due to the diversification of lenders. This article presents the current situation of debt problems in developing countries, the responses of countries and international institutions, and the recommendations by international civil society.