In spite of these risks, ECLAC underscores the positive regional growth figures for 2008. As in recent years, South America will grow more than Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Although the risks mentioned would have a moderate impact in 2008, economic deceleration will likely continue for some time, with which growth rates for Latin America and the Caribbean could reach approximately 4% in 2009.
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This article examines the ways in which the charitable sector can be strengthened through some degree of income generation. However, it also argues that new ways of giving such as ‘philanthrocapitalism’ can ensure that the work being done by nonprofit organisations is not overshadowed because it can help socialise for profit activity. It also highlights how GuideStar can assist in this respect.
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Australia's top companies don't comply with international bribery and corruption guidelines, according to an independently compiled report.
The analysis, based on each company's published reports, found the country's top 50 companies met legislative requirements but could improve their anti-corruption efforts by publicising their policies and codes of conduct.
The dramatically titled Bribery and Corruption Report was compiled by Britain's Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the more...
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Good governance and the advancement of human rights go hand in hand, as practical examples documented in the publication released by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) illustrate.
The handbook includes 21 case studies of innovative governance reforms that have helped better protect human rights around the world, in developed as well as developing countries.
The studies explore the links between good governance and human rights in four different areas: democratic i more...
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With internet and SMS TradeNet allows rural farmers to advertise their merchandise to an international market and find the fairest price for their crops
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'While reducing tariffs and other trade barriers remains important, and must continue as part of the liberalization process, many African countries will not be able to benefit from reform unless trade costs are reduced'. Authors: Alberto Portugal-Perez and John S. Wilson of the Bank.
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'New research from nef and WWF reveals the paradox of the UK Treasury hooked on income from the oil and gas sector, yet missing a never-to-be-repeated opportunity to invest in the transition to a sustainable energy system by failing to tax surplus profits from oil.
The research calls on the government to follow the broad example set by Norway, which established in-effect, an oil ‘Legacy Fund.’'
This is a New Economics Foundation's (nef's) paper, published in October 2006. PDF format, 47 more...
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