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This book examines the impact of World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) economic restructuring programmes during active conflicts.
Using a critical political economy perspective, the book explores how these restructuring efforts affect vulnerable communities’ survival amid violence. Chapters provide a detailed case study of Ukraine during the War in Donbas, analysing the controversial reforms in agriculture, gas and pension sectors. The resulting analysis offers valuable insights into how these reforms have influenced Ukraine’s political economy and the survival of conflict-affected populations since the 2022 Russian invasion.
'This work 'follows the money' and shows how international financial institutions are core parts of contemporary conflict. It is highly recommended.' Roger Mac Ginty, Durham University
'Dolan-Evans’ masterful book reveals how international institutions exploit war to reshape the global economy, undermining human security.' Jacqui True, Monash University
'A thorough study of how global finance ensures capital never misses a chance to grow—even on a destroyed country's ruins.' Volodymyr Ishchenko, Freie Universität Berlin
'Great title and a book to match. A compelling analysis of the devastating impact of IFI approaches in war-torn Ukraine'. David Chandler, University of Westminster
Introduction
Part 1: The History of IFIs' Peri-Conflict Peacebuilding
1. The IFIs and Post-Conflict Peacebuilding
2. De-Risking War in Ukraine
Part 2: A Critical, Everyday Political Economy of IFI Reforms in War
3. Agricultural Reform in War
4. Gas and Peace in Ukraine
5. Pension, Displacement, and Poverty
Part 3: The Future of the World Bank and IMF in Active War
6. Conclusion