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International Trade

Posted on June 19, 2007
Previously filed under: Definitions
Trade is one of the more complicated facets of the international economy.
Keywords: trade, fair trade, free trade, Nafta, Cafta, mercosur, APEC

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General Globalization Terms

Posted on May 21, 2007
Previously filed under: Definitions
Globalization, with its many associated benefits and costs, is a confusing topic for most people. This page provides articles and information to help clear the air.
Keywords: United Nations, Mercy Corps, non-governmental organizations

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Financial Terms and Institutions

Posted on May 18, 2007
Previously filed under: Definitions
International finance can be difficult to understand, but here are some simplified definitions and articles on institutions such as the IMF and ideas like microfinance.
Keywords: World Bank, corporate social responsibility, microfinance, bretton woods, definition

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Global Health

Posted on May 4, 2007
Previously filed under: Definitions
Learn about devastating diseases and chronic health problems that people face all over the world.
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, malaria, Tuberculosis, malnutrition, WHO, avian influenza

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The Global Environment

Posted on April 30, 2007
Previously filed under: Definitions
Learn about climate change, sustainable development and more through definitions and links to articles and informational websites.
Keywords: genetically modified crops, climate change

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Zimbabwe: Irony of Rich Farmers Without Cash

All Africa - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 13:16
ZIMBABWE'S tobacco farmers are having cash problems. They have so much money in their pockets, but cannot buy what they need because it is in the form of cheques.

Ghana: Fisheries Act Forbids Foreign Vessels From Fishing

All Africa - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 12:22
The Ministry of Fisheries has denied allegations by a group, called the Joint Action Against Pair Trawling (JAAPT) that foreign vessels have invaded Ghana's fishing industry and all vessels plying the coastal areas of the country are engaged in pair trawling activities. It says the allegations are simply untrue.

Surplus Rice in Japan 'Could End Rice Crisis'

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 19:44
Selling excess rice held in Japan and imported from the United States would incite a rapid drop in the global price of rice but requires immediate action from Tokyo and Washington, write former editor of The Rice Trader, Tom Slayton, and policy analyst, Peter Timmer.

Half in Ten

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 19:44
Four prominent American social justice groups are launching a campaign to halve poverty in the United States in 10 years.

Myanmar Farmers May Miss Harvest

New York Times - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 21:34
The timing of Cyclone Nargis, which disrupted farmers as they were preparing to plant, could not have been worse.

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