Criticism of many of the Washington consensus policies,
including evidence of their detrimental impact on health, led to
the development of the post-Washington consensus. This package
of ideas and policies aims to: - Manage liberalized trade,
finance and monetary systems - Include the creation of
enforceable codes and standards, and concessions to social
welfare through targeted social safety nets - Create vertical
and horizontal policy coherence - Include businesses and firms
in a Global Compact for Development and the PRSP process. For
many supporters, the post-Washington consensus differs
fundamentally from the original. While the Washington consensus
made economic growth the main goal of development, the new
consensus moves away from the neo-liberal, market-friendly
approach and places sustainable, egalitarian and democratic
development at the heart of the agenda. It includes a more
poverty-focused approach that protects and supports the poor and
prioritizes social spending on education and health. Others