Global Issues
News headlines for “G8: Too Much Power?”, page 214
We Have to Reclaim the Public Policy Space for SDGs
- Inter Press Service
BONN, Jul 13 (IPS) - At the High-Level Political Forum which currently takes place at the United Nations in New York several events, for instance a SDG Business Forum, are devoted to the critical role of business and public-private partnerships (PPPs) in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Argentina Plans Billions of Dollars in Railway Projects
- Inter Press Service
BUENOS AIRES, Jul 12 (IPS) - Development in Argentina in the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century was closely tied to that of the railway. The eighth largest country in the world, Argentina's economy grew through exporting agricultural and livestock products, and the railways were key to founding centres of population and transporting goods to the ports.
Mexico’s Methane Emissions Threaten the Environment
- Inter Press Service
An African Atlas for Youth and Sustainable Development
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 07 (IPS) - As its population changes, Africa has the potential to transform its society into one that is productive and prosperous, according to a new report.
U.S. “Dumping” Dark Meat Chicken on African Markets
- Inter Press Service
MPUMALANGA, South Africa, Jul 06 (IPS) - The United States and Europe's preference for white meat is hurting Africa's poultry industry, says Luc Smalle, manager at the agro firm Rossgro in South Africa's Mpumalanga area.
1997 Asian Crisis Lessons Lost
- Inter Press Service
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 05 (IPS) - After months of withstanding speculative attacks on its national currency, the Thai central bank let it ‘float' on 2 July 1997, allowing its exchange rate to drop suddenly. Soon, currencies and stock markets throughout the region came under pressure as easily reversible short-term capital inflows took flight in herd-like fashion. By mid-July 1997, the currencies of Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines had also fallen precipitously after being floated, with stock market price indices following suit.
Progress on World Hunger Has Reversed
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 03 (IPS) - World hunger has increased, reversing years of progress, said a UN specialised agency.
During its biennial conference held in Rome, Italy from 3-8 July, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) noted that the world is facing it's worst food crisis since World War II.
‘Address African Rural Youth Unemployment Now or They Will Migrate’
- Inter Press Service
ROME, Jul 03 (IPS) - In 2014 alone, about 11 million young Africans entered the labour market. But many see few opportunities in the agriculture sector and are constrained by a lack of skills, low wages, and limited access to land and financial services. Combined, this makes them more prone to migrate from rural areas.
Southeast Asia: From Miracle To Debacle
- Inter Press Service
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 29 (IPS) - The World Bank and other influential international financial institutions and development agencies have been touting Southeast Asian (SEA) newly industrializing countries as models for emulation, especially by African developing countries seeking to accelerate their development transformations. But these recommendations are usually based on misleading analysis of their rapid growth and structural transformation.
Insurance: A Valuable Incentive for Small Farmers’ Climate Resilience
- Inter Press Service
PEMBA, Zambia, Jun 29 (IPS) - Frequent extreme weather and climate shifts pose a challenge to already vulnerable groups such as smallholder farmers in the developing world. Between 2004 and 2014, farmers are said to have endured the brunt of the 100-billion-dollar cost of climate-related disasters.
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