SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 06 (IPS) – As rich countries raise interest rates in double-edged efforts to address inflation, developing countries are struggling to cope with slowdowns, inflation, higher interest rates and other costs, plus growing debt distress.
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