Global IssuesThematic Social Forum Awash With Criticism For Green Economy
Monday, January 30, 2012
Critical voices raised against what was dubbed 'the gospel of green capitalism' resonated in every discussion and street march held during the Thematic Social Forum, which brought thousands of activists to the capital city of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil.
U.N. Arms Embargoes Busted By Ships From The West
Monday, January 30, 2012
When the Security Council penalises governments with economic sanctions and arms embargoes, the world body's 193 member states are mandated to help implement the wide-ranging punitive measures imposed on these countries.
Uganda: Rural Women’s Banks Ease Tough Times
Monday, January 30, 2012
For most Ugandan women, obtaining a commercial loan to start a business has been very difficult. Many do not have the required collateral of land title deeds and many cannot afford the interest rates charged by commercial banks.
Portugal: Going Underground in Hard Times
Saturday, January 28, 2012
The underground economy in Portugal is booming thanks to the steep increases in taxation and prices demanded by a 'troika' of international creditors to address the country's economic crisis.
Iceland: Recovering Dubiously From the Crash
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Three years ago, thousands of Icelanders were standing outside Iceland’s parliament building chanting 'incompetent government' in an attempt to bring down the conservative government that had been seen as responsible for the collapse of the country’s banking system.
Thematic Social Forum: Working Towards a Never-Ending Democracy
Friday, January 27, 2012
For five centuries, Europe has taken it upon itself to enlighten the world, teaching it ways to address and overcome crises, from ideas and wars to missionary work and genocides.
Health-South Africa: HIV-Related Deaths Slows Economy
Friday, January 27, 2012
If there was no HIV/AIDS, South Africa would have 4.4 million more people than today, the size of a major city. This significant slow-down in population growth is causing a slow down in economic growth and resulting in social ills, researchers warn.
Argentina: Drought Threat Looms Again
Thursday, January 26, 2012
The low humidity in Argentina's most agriculturally productive region has already caused a decline in grain yield - in particular corn and soybean - with ensuing losses for producers and the government.
Zimbabwe: To Yuan or Not to Yuan, That is the Question
Thursday, January 26, 2012
From downtown shops that stock cheap clothing and shoes that fall apart after one wear, to mining concessions in platinum, gold and diamonds - the Chinese finger is now in virtually every Zimbabwean pie.
Uzbekistan: Population Endures Shortages Amid Plenty
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Just a week ago at a cabinet meeting, Uzbek leader Islam Karimov hailed the achievements of the Uzbek economic model, which is basically a retrofitted command system. But Karimov clearly hasn't gotten out of the capital much lately. For many citizens in Central Asia's most populous state, electricity cuts and gas shortages have become a defining feature of this winter.
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