"One major goal of structural adjustment programs (SAPs) and stabilization programs is to generate foreign exchange through a positive trade balance. To meet the IMF's ambitious targets for currency reserves and trade balance, countries must quickly genera

... -- often for loans that were made to or for dictators, wasteful military spending or boondoggle projects. The poor

This publication examines the development of international law on climate change and discusses what issues national and subnational legislative bodies may have to consider regarding climate change mitigation and forests. Climate change presents the world w

... minority have far more than they need, or could ever use on personal needs? ... the heart of a profit-driven economic order, ensures that the rich become richer

... income has stagnated (Latin America) or plummeted (Africa). Structural

... the scheme is likely to cover over 10,000 installations across the European

... Trade products can now be found in 55,000 supermarkets all over Europe and the ... products imported by 200 Fair Trade organisations. This book was published by the FINE

This leaflet is meant to provide clear and simple advice for public authorities wishing to purchase Fair Trade products. The guide includes the following: * An introduction to Fair Trade * Advice on minimising legal uncertainties in procurement * Actual te

... independent experts, people's organizations and nongovernment organizations, and ... World Summit on Social Development or Copenhagen+5.

This report is part of the continuing initiative of Social Watch Philippines (SWP) to monitor the commitments made by the Philippine Government during world conferences and to measure actual progress towards the agreed goals and targets by highlighting the