News headlines for “Free Trade and Globalization”, page 837
RUSSIA: Eighteen Years of WTO Negotiations Continue
- Inter Press Service
After almost 18 years of unsuccessful but persistent struggle to join the World Trade Organisation (WTO), experts say that efforts by Russian authorities have not been enough and have often lacked political will.
MIDEAST: Nablus Stands Beautiful and Unvisited
- Inter Press Service
Palestine experiences a boom in tourism, as herds of tourists storm the cities of Jerusalem, Jericho and Bethlehem. Meanwhile, the West Bank city of Nablus, rich in historic and religious sites, hardly attracts visitors.
AFRICA: Tripartite Free Trade Plan May Repeat Previous Mistakes
- Inter Press Service
With regional wheels rolling to put in place the envisaged grand tripartite free trade area (FTA), questions have arisen about whether it would be viable and increase competitiveness.
ECONOMY: Portugal Negotiates Draconian Bailout Plan
- Inter Press Service
The strangling of the Portuguese economy by the international capital markets has led to what was expected: a bailout with tough conditions that will bring the country to its knees.
Martelly-Clinton Seal Deal for Next Wave of Disaster Capitalism in Haiti
- Inter Press Service
Miles from his island nation’s earthquake-ravaged capital city Port-au-Prince, Haitian president elect Michel Martelly exchanged warm handshakes and heartfelt promises with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington Wednesday, just prior to the formal announcement of the pop star’s victory in the highly-contested Mar. 20 election.
TRADE: 'A Doha Round Collapse Is a Betrayal of Poor Countries'
- Inter Press Service
'It would be bad news for poor countries in Africa if the Doha Round of trade talks fails. This round was meant to rebalance the rules of world trade in favour of developing countries. We have put a lot of resources and hopes into this process and a collapse would be a big betrayal for us.'
SPAIN: Madrid Mayor Wants to Sweep Homeless Out of Sight
- Inter Press Service
The mayor of Madrid, Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón, has called for a law for compulsory removals of homeless people off the streets, but this has met with resistance from civil society organisations and has split Ruiz-Gallardo's own People's Party (PP).
TRADE-CENTRAL AMERICA: Global Wave Drowns Small Businesses
- Inter Press Service
'If we could export our products, it would open up a lot of possibilities for us, but we don't have any direct support from the government, or training or credit facilities,' said Efraín Patzán, a small-scale furniture maker in the central Guatemalan town of San Juan Sacatepéquez.
China Puts Its Mark on Malawi
- Inter Press Service
Driving through Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, it is difficult to miss the imposing building under construction in the city centre. It's the country’s first five-star hotel, 90 million dollars worth of well-appointed rooms, a state-of-the-art conference centre and 14 opulent presidential suites.
EAST AFRICA: Women Breaking Through Trade Barriers
- Inter Press Service
For 12 years now, the women around Tsangano in Malawi’s southern district of Ntcheu have put together their tomato harvest, selling some 20 tons at the outdoor markets that abound in Lilongwe, the capital. But they have very little to show for their hard work.
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