News headlines for “Third World Debt Undermines Development”, page 1347
Reclaiming the Streets
- Inter Press Service
Cars promise mobility, and in a largely rural setting they provide it. But in an urbanising world, where more than half of us live in cities, there is an inherent conflict between the automobile and the city.
South America on Guard Against Europe's Economic Woes
- Inter Press Service
Although the European Union's financial bailout of Greece to avoid contagion of the crisis to other eurozone countries has had positive effects, South America is not ruling out collateral damage, especially from austerity measures demanded from Spain and Portugal and being considered for other EU countries.
THAILAND: Media Deaths, Threats Part of the Crisis Story
- Inter Press Service
As big a story as this week’s crackdown on anti-government protests in Thailand is the significant number of journalists killed or hurt, and media professionals and organisations threatened during the country’s most serious political conflict in years.
AFRICA: Better Data Key to Supporting Women Farmers
- Inter Press Service
An accomplished farmer who won the coveted Woman Farmer of the Year Award in 2008, Thabile Dlamini-Gooday wants to uplift the standard of other women in agriculture. She believes that if women farmers were to work together they could fight hunger and significantly reduce poverty among themselves.
Q&A: Can Democracy Survive the 'Oil Curse' in Africa?
- Inter Press Service
Africa’s economic boom, driven by oil, has undermined the idea that democracy is a prerequisite for economic development on the continent.
Can Amaranth Fix Mexico's Dual Dietary Disasters?
- Inter Press Service
Supporters of amaranth have been trying for decades to bring this millennia-old grain back from oblivion. Known for its high nutritional content, it is now being promoted as a way to help modern-day Mexico confront two of its dietary ills: malnutrition and obesity.
RIGHTS-PAKISTAN: Green Initiative Gives Hope to the Disabled
- Inter Press Service
Talib Hussain, 29, became the sole breadwinner of his family of seven after his father suffered a stroke that left him half paralysed. Hussain brings home 4,000 Pakistani rupees (about 47 U.S. dollars) monthly, which he dutifully turns over to his mother.
/REPEAT*/WORLD: 'Poor Countries Should Have a Seat at G20 Table'
- Inter Press Service
The global economic crisis highlighted the necessity of transforming global economic governance. But least developed countries (LDCs) have little voice in this process. It is time they are allowed a seat at the meetings of the Group of 20 industrialised and emerging economies.
Q&A: National Study on Child Grant to Start
- Inter Press Service
The department of social development hopes government will increase the child support grant based on the outcome of a rigorous nationwide study on the positive effects the grant has on South African society.
MALI: Muslim Conservatives Blocking New Family Law
- Inter Press Service
A new family law has raised tension in Mali. This controversial law, intended to give greater freedoms and rights to women, has been sent back to the National Assembly for a second reading after protests from Muslim radicals.
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