News headlines for “Free Trade and Globalization”, page 94
Women hold the Key to Success of Pastoralism in Africa
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Oct 17 (IPS) - Women in pastoralist areas of East Africa are critical to the health of livestock in their communities, holding the key to effective animal vaccination campaigns meant to protect herds against deadly diseases.
Guterres: Turn ‘infrastructure emergency’ into opportunity, but also protect nature
- UN News
Infrastructure is a “crucial pathway” to generate economic growth, create decent jobs, transform energy systems, and advance sustainable development, the UN Secretary-General said in an address to world leaders meeting in Beijing, China on Wednesday.
Global leaders call for action to meet ambitious development boost
- UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for increased action to deliver $500 billion a year in affordable, long-term financing to developing countries at the eighth World Investment Forum held in Abu Dhabi.
Electric Transport Expands Slowly in Mexico
- Inter Press Service
MEXICO CITY, Oct 12 (IPS) - Maribel Ochoa takes less time and spends less money commuting from her home to her work in eastern Mexico City thanks to the use of the electric Cablebus, a cable car that has improved her quality of life since the service began operating two years ago.
Ecuadorians Vote to Preserve Yasuní National Park, but Implementation Is the Problem
- Inter Press Service
QUITO, Oct 09 (IPS) - The decision reached by Ecuadorians to put an end to oil production in Yasuní National Park, in a popular referendum in August, was a triumph for civil society and a global milestone in environmental democracy. But when it comes to implementation, the result is less promising.
Faced with Crushing Debts, Worlds Poorest Nations to Slash Public Spending by Over 229 Billion Dollars
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 09 (IPS) - The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are returning to Africa, for the first time in decades, with the “same old failed message”.
“Cut your spending, sack public service workers, and pay your debts-- despite the huge human costs” says Oxfam International’s interim Executive Director Amitabh Behar, following the release of new Oxfam report.
UN calls for closing internet connectivity and digital governance gap
- UN News
Against a backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions, proliferating crises and widening inequalities, the challenges facing the global community in reaching the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are vast, the UN said on Monday.
Where is India Heading?
- Inter Press Service
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct 06 (IPS) - Some time ago I watched the Indian blockbuster RRR (Rise, Roar, Revolt). It received universal praise for direction, screenwriting, cast performances, soundtrack (which won an Oscar) and thrilling action sequences. RRR is filled with gore; bodies beaten, pierced and torn apart. An overblown combination of Quentin Tarantino and Bollywood, far away from Satyajit Ray’s emotionally moving films, as well as Bollywood’s romantic comedies and mythological dramas. RRR never pauses for breath. The two male protagonists are supermen, not exposing many recognizable human traits, even if they might occasionally sing and talk about love. Hard to understand, since the few women of the story are cut-out clichés.
A Turning Point for Sustainable Development in Cuba -- and Beyond
- Inter Press Service
HAVANA, Cuba, Oct 05 (IPS) - In 2015, 193 countries adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as “a shared plan for peace and prosperity for people and the planet.”
Global economy a mixed bag, horizon uncertain: UNCTAD
- UN News
The global economy is at “a critical juncture”, with some economies thriving and expanding, while others falter and slow down, the UN’s trade and development body said on Wednesday.
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