Human Rights Impacts of Structural Adjustment Policies

POLICIES
HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS
Privatization of state enterprises and services Health, water, education becomes unaffordable, allocation for social security is diminished
Reduction of the role of government in most areas The government is less able to monitor and implement the realization of human rights
Export-led growth Requires reduction in wages and protection for workers in order to compete with lower wage countries
Financial, trade and currency exchange deregulation Increases domestic and foreign debt and undermines existing surpluses
Low inflation Because borrowing becomes cheaper encourages land speculation leading to unaffordable housing and evictions. Debt repayments increase.