Structural adjustment programs (SAPs),sponsored by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund,were introduced to assist with economic growth in the Global South.What kind of successes have these programs had?
A) Growth rates in the south were higher in the decade prior to SAPs.
B) Governing structures in the developing world have strengthened.
C) Since their inception,there has been dramatic growth in countries with SAPs.
D) Civil society has improved tremendously in states with SAPs.

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Growth rates in the south were actually higher in the decade before SAPs were introduced, indicating that these programs may not have been successful in achieving their intended economic growth goals.

Answer: B and D are both incorrect. There is little evidence to suggest that SAPs have led to significant improvements in governing structures or civil society in the Global South.

Answer: C is incorrect. While there have been some individual cases of dramatic economic growth in countries with SAPs, this cannot be attributed solely to the SAPs themselves as there are many other factors that contribute to economic growth. Overall, the success of SAPs remains a topic of debate and controversy.

Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs),sponsored by the World Bank and the International