News headlines for “Trade, Economy, & Related Issues”, page 1984
CAMBODIA: Understanding of Climate Change Sketchy, But Concern Real
- Inter Press Service
The rains were kind to Cambodian farmer Tep Van last year, when the monsoon season doused his land with enough water to soak his fields and grow his precious rice crop. But he’s not sure he can count on the same luck this year.
WORLD: Better Global and Local Governance Keys for LDCs
- Inter Press Service
The world’s poorest citizens must struggle for more democratic governance and demand that their leaders fulfill their duties and responsibilities if their countries are to graduate from the group of 48 least developed countries, say civil society representatives.
POPULATION: Promise Rises With a Problem
- Inter Press Service
On the face of it, a rapidly rising population among the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) spells the usual doom about adequate resource distribution. But the least developed are also among the youngest in the world - and well channelled, they can be a valuable asset, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) head Babatunde Osotimehin told IPS.
ECONOMY: Malawians Keen to Build Trade Ties with India
- Inter Press Service
Building on historical relationships, Malawians have set their sights on strengthening trade and investment relations with India in sectors as diverse as agriculture, telecommunications and pharmaceuticals.
BRAZIL: Accusations Mount against Pulp and Paper Giant
- Inter Press Service
Brazilian and international environmental organisations and peasant farmer movements are taking aim at the forestry industry once again, this time accusing transnational corporation Stora Enso of illegally profiting from the production of wood pulp in the state of Bahia.
TRADE: Glencore: Profiteering From Hunger and Chaos
- Inter Press Service
The rapid rise in prices for food, fuel and commodities has been disastrous for the world's poor, including Indonesian market vendor Lia Romi. But it's a bonanza for multinational trading firms such as Glencore.
CUBA: Changes in Property, Travel Rules Announced
- Inter Press Service
The new economic development guidelines to be put in effect over the next five years in Cuba, published Monday by the Communist Party, include reforms allowing the sale of real estate and cars and a possible loosening of restrictions on travel abroad by Cubans.
MEXICO: Four-Day March for 'Peace with Justice' Calls for Social Pact
- Inter Press Service
'I want to request the resignation of the Secretary (Minister) of Public Security. We want a message today from the president, showing that he did hear us,' said poet Javier Sicilia before a crowded square overflowing with demonstrators who participated in a four-day-long March for Peace with Justice and Dignity in Mexico.
ECONOMY: Looking for Leverage
- Inter Press Service
Given a few incentives, private companies can be attracted to invest in poor countries that before were not on their radar. Donor countries are betting on this new avenue of public-private-partnerships (PPPs) to channel funds, technology and business knowledge to the 48 Least Developed Countries (LDCs) - the impact can be huge, but many challenges remain.
DR CONGO: Sowing the Seeds of Food Security in Bandundu
- Inter Press Service
Subsistence farmers in the Democratic Republic of Congo's southwestern Bandundu Province are seeing their harvests double, thanks to an ambitious programme of support by the government.
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