People or Debt? The Real Cost of IMF-Backed Austerity

People or Debt? The Real Cost of IMF-Backed Austerity

Behind every debt statistic is a human story—and a choice between people and debt. On International Public Services Day, we're launching our new report on how IMF policy advice is shaping public spending, debt management, and essential services across 11 countries. Because people should always come before debt. 📥 Read the full report: https://actionaid.org/publications/2026/still-cooking-failed-recipe