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  • This house believes that international financial institutions should refuse to fund projects that substantially increases a country’s net greenhouse gas emissions.

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    International financial institutions, such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), are global organisations that give loans and grants to countries to fund large development projects, such as power plants, roads, industries, and public transport systems. A country’s net greenhouse gas emissions are the total greenhouse gasses (GHGs) it releases minus any GHGs it removes. For example, even if a country produces 1 tonne of GHGs (e.g. through factories or burning fossil fuels), its net greenhouse gas emission is zero if it also removes 1 tonne of CHGs from the atmosphere (e.g. through forest replantation or the use of GHG-capturing technology).

    Singapore International Schools Debating Championships 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-11-16

  • This house believes that the US rescue package for Argentina is in the interests of the Trump administration

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    The US rescue package for Argentina had two elements: 1) A currency swap line which allows Argentina to swap Pesos for USD 2) The US Treasury purchasing pesos on the open market This deal was announced immediately prior to the Argentinian Mid Term elections.

    ANU Spring 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-11-15

  • In rapidly-developing megacities, This house prefers the "chaotic warm approach" in urban planning as opposed to Le Corbusier’s approach

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    A megacity is defined as a very large urban area, usually a metropolis, consisting of a main city supported by several satellite cities. Le Corbusier's concept of urban planning envisions polished infrastructures (wide roads, clear sidewalks, spacious public facilities etc.) within cities with well-defined sectors (clear separation of residential and commercial areas). A 'chaotic warm' approach is a city that looks “messy” from up above but feels 'warm' to its inhabitants: for example the presence of urban villages, city alleyways scattered with street food hawkers and hole-in-the-wall establishments. For the purpose of this debate, both approaches would also aim for cleanliness, relative law and order and security albeit in different ways of delivering/implementing them.

    LUMS Asians x OPFDC 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-11-10

  • This house believes that developing countries should actively encourage the development of sin cities

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    "Sin Cities" refers to cities where criminalized/heavily regulated vices (prostitution, gambling, illicit drugs) are legalized. Examples include Amsterdam, Macau, Tijuana.

    Chancellor's Cup 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-11-08

  • This House Believes That international financial institutions should cancel all outstanding debts from LMICs over fossil fuel projects.

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    For several decades, international financial institutions have lent hundreds of billions of dollars to low and middle income countries (LMICs) to support fossil fuel energy projects. A significant portion of these debts remain outstanding and are currently being repaid.

    USC Mini 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-11-08

  • This House Supports direct cash transfer programs as a tool of social and economic policy in Mexico.

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    In Mexico, recent governments have implemented large-scale direct cash transfer programs. Examples include scholarships for students, payments for unemployed youth in training, and monthly support for elderly citizens. These programs provide individuals and households with regular cash payments, often without conditions beyond basic eligibility.

    Santa Fe Open 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-11-07

  • This house supports Milei's austerity plans in Argentina

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    Javier Milei became the president of Argentina in late 2023. He has since introduced a series of austerity policies which, among others, include cutting funding for public services and devaluing the Peso.

    Cambridge WGM 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-11-07

  • This house, as a developing nation, would attempt to emulate the economic and cultural strategies of the Four Asian Tigers, as opposed to a Western-style development strategy that emphasizes establishing strong democratic institutions, gradual market reform, civil liberties and human rights protections as preconditions for economic progress

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    The "Four Asian Tigers" is a term that refers to the economies of Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore. They are characterized by rapid industrialization throughout the latter half of the 20th century that skyrocketed the nations to massive developments through a combination of free- market policies, heavy investment in education and training, strong exports, and cultural workaholism.

    UBC Summer HST 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-11-04

  • This house regrets the rise of the “Imperial Manila” narrative

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    In the Philippines, the phrase “Imperial Manila” is often used by people from regions outside the capital, especially from the South such as Mindanao, to describe how the national government and elites in Manila centralize resources and development in the capital. This narrative was largely used by populist Rodrigo Duterte to secure his presidency in 2016.

    Parliamate British Parliamentary 2025 · Novice Finals · 2025-11-01

  • This house believes that development organizations should prioritize sector specialization over country specialization.

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    In international development, non-governmental organizations that receive development aid may pursue "sector specialization", focusing on one specific sector (such as healthcare, education, or job training) and implementing similar projects across multiple countries. On the other hand, "country specialization" is a strategy whereby the organization engages across multiple sectors simultaneously but operates within a specific country.

    Hit-U Intervarsity 2025 · ラウンド4 · 2025-11-01

  • This House supports the rise of the gig economy in developing countries

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    A gig economy describes a labor market where freelance or short-term contracts are common. Independent contractors fill these roles in verbal or written agreements, and receive paid compensation. Examples include: online tutors, delivery drivers, freelance programming, hired househelp, etc.

    University of Western Ontario Fall High School Tournament 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-11-01

  • This House supports developing countries that possess globally significant proportions of critical resources (e.g. energy resources, rare earth minerals, strategic agricultural products, ores, fresh water) forming resource cartels.

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    A cartel occurs when a group of producers come together and agree to coordinate the supply of their product in the market, which allows them to control prices (e.g., by reducing supply to raise prices or flooding the market to lower them). For example, OPEC is a cartel of oil-producing states, led by Saudi Arabia and made up of Saudi Arabia, Iran, Kuwait, Venezuela, Iraq, Algeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Indonesia, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.

    Armorial 2025 · Rodada 5 · 2025-11-01