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Much Ado About NAFTA

Posted on March 6, 2008
Previously filed under: North America, Trade
As November approaches both Democratic hopefuls are pointing fingers at NAFTA-- but what is really to blame for American job losses?
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Keywords: Nafta, fair trade, Obama, Clinton

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Gates Foundation Can't Go It Alone

Posted on February 12, 2008
Previously filed under: North America, Opinions and Editorials
Bill Gates' forays into aid are to be welcomed, but they can only succeed alongside government involvement.
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Keywords: philanthropy, social entrepreneur, Gates Foundation, development

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The Fair Trade Future

Posted on February 6, 2008
Previously filed under: North America, Trade
The authors of the book 'Fair Trade: The Challenges of Transforming Globalization' suggest some key changes for the Fair Trade market.
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Keywords: fair trade, global economy, sustainability, agriculture

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Hollywood Still Seduces the World

Posted on January 30, 2008
Previously filed under: North America, Culture and Society
Despite growing resentment of US foreign policy, Hollywood continues to experience record growth internationally, perpetuating both negative and favorable views of the US.
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Keywords: Film, culture, US, trade, markets

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Globalization and the Markets

Posted on January 24, 2008
Topics: Economic Development, Globalization
Countries: United States
Previously filed under: North America, Global Economy
David Dapice, an economics professor at Tufts University, discusses how vulnerable the integrated world economy has become to failures in one part of the globe.
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Keywords: global economic crisis, recession, David Dapice

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When Business Turns Green

Posted on January 11, 2008
Previously filed under: North America, Environment
By incorporating sustainable practices, UPS helps the environment while saving money.
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Keywords: environment, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, business

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Assisting Haitian Communities

Posted on December 20, 2007
Topics: Agriculture
Countries: Haiti
Previously filed under: North America, Interviews
David McNamee, Assistant Professor of International Business in Portland, United States hopes to bring his skills and experience to farmers in a small Haitian community.
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Keywords: technology, farmers, coffee

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The Old Saga of Not Enough Jobs

Posted on December 19, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Global Economy
Many workers fear that technological innovations and outsourcing will lead to fewer available jobs. Economist Bernard Wasow argues that this is not necessarily true.
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Keywords: job security, employment, outsourcing, labor markets, innovation

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The Next U.S. President and Trade

Posted on December 18, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Trade
U.S. presidential candidates are highlighting the importance of how to approach trade, outsourcing and immigration in the face of globalization.
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Keywords: trade, immigration, U.S. elections, presidency, outsourcing

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Raising Awareness - Global Citizen Corps Leaders Take Action

Posted on December 17, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Opinions and Editorials
Americans have the resources and technology necessary to fight AIDS worldwide, and it is time for everyone to get involved.
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Keywords: HIV/AIDS, student action, Global Citizen Corps, awareness, Advocacy

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Understanding the Falling Dollar

Posted on December 14, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Interviews
Brad Setser of the Council on Foreign Relations talks about the U.S. dollar, foreign exchange markets, and how governments control currency.
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Keywords: U.S. currency, trade, economics, currency exchange, global marketplace

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Providing Refugees and Immigrants the Skills to Thrive

Posted on December 14, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Interviews
Drew Katz discusses his experience working with local refugee and immigrant farmers in Portland, Oregon, USA.
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Keywords: refugee, immigrant, agriculture, farm, interviews

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U.S. Immigration Policy Fritters Away Education Benefit

Posted on November 8, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Opinions and Editorials
Close-minded immigration policy forces many U.S.-educated foreign students to seek other pastures.
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Keywords: immigration policy, United States, education, employment, economy

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Book Reveals What the World Eats

Posted on November 1, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Book and Film Reviews
What's on the World's Dinner Table?
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Keywords: food consumption, food security, malnutrition, nutrition, globalization

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Embracing the Challenge of Free Trade

Posted on October 15, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Trade
Federal Reserve chairmen Ben S. Bernanke's speech at the Montana Economic Development Summit, May 1st, 2007, Butte, Montana.
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Keywords: Federal Reserve, free trade, competition, Off-Shoring, trade barriers

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US Remittances Keep Haiti Afloat

IRIN News - Thu, 03/11/2010 - 08:44
Haiti's economy depends on the estimated $1.5 billion a year in remittances sent home by its million-strong diaspora. Dilip Ratha, lead economist at the World Bank said the figure could be even higher, accounting for perhaps half the national income.

World Food Program won’t Renew Some Somalia Contracts

New York Times - Thu, 03/11/2010 - 06:14
World Food Program officials said it would welcome an independent investigation into its Somalia operations after a report that up to half the food aid was being diverted.

Farming for Alternative Livelihoods

IRIN News - Thu, 03/11/2010 - 08:44
Young unemployed men are finding opportunities in a project that also aims to introduce sustainable farming methods to Indonesia's agricultural sector.

Early Iraq Election Results Reported

CNN - Thu, 03/11/2010 - 12:12
Two of Iraq's 18 provinces announced early results, which put the group led by Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in the lead.

U.N. Study Finds Food Aid Bypasses Somalia’s Needy

New York Times - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 04:20
As much as half the food aid sent to Somalia is diverted to a web of corrupt contractors, a report found.
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