Trade and Industry Minister Nivine Gamea stressed that the Egyptian state and political leaders are keen to achieve economic integration in the Arab region. She added that Egypt wishes to strengthen Arab cooperation in the various fields of trade, industry and investment for a better future for the people of the Arab region. She pointed […]
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Xi stresses ensuring supply of key agricultural products, building stronger social safety net – Xinhua
Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits national policy advisers from the agriculture and welfare and social security sectors, who attend the fifth session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), in […]
Putin is the product of a corrupt economic system that we must now reform
In all the comments about the war in Ukraine and the debates about whether the West bears any responsibility, very few people have made reference to social and economic factors. Yet, the Putin phenomenon must be understood as a new type of socio-economic system that was produced by a mixture of oil dependence and market […]
New Economic Justice Loans Set New Standard for Lending to Minority Businesses
3% fixed interest, no fees, no credit score, decided by peer loan committee WASHINGTON, March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Former US Comptroller of the Currency and Current President of LISEP Gene Ludwig and CEO of NACA Bruce Marks today announced a groundbreaking loan program for minority-owned businesses. Economic Justice Loans will be a model for […]
The review of the Ten-T network and new opportunities for Italy in the field of sustainable finance – The Medi Telegraph
Rome – On December 14, 2021, the European Commission published the proposal for the revision of the Trans-European Transport Networks (TEN-T), i.e. the European network of rail, road, river, maritime, port, airport lines and railways. terminals subject of Regulation (EU) no. 1315/2013. European Commissioner for Transport, Alina Valean, announced the inclusion of the port of […]
HS SPORTS: Schuylkill Haven undertakes massive sports renovation | Sports
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN The results on the scoreboard that afternoon were not to Scott Buffington’s liking. The overall experience, however, left a lasting impression on the long-time Schuylkill Haven baseball coach. In 2018, Buffington’s Hurricanes reached the PIAA Class AA state semifinals, only to lose a heartbreaking, 9-8 decision to Camp Hill. The game was played […]
Vodafone to deactivate UK 3G network by end of 2023 | Mobile phones
Hundreds of thousands of people, mostly elderly and living in rural areas, will be forced to upgrade their mobile phones by the end of 2023, as Vodafone sets a deadline to switch off its aging 3G network the next year with the promise that “no one will be left behind”. Vodafone, which has around 18 […]
UK, Japan envision economic integration through digital trade
The unveiling of the US $ 490 billion fiscal stimulus package in November coincided with the announcement by the UK Department for International Trade of a new export strategy. The aim is to increase exports to £ 1 trillion per year (£ 1.35 trillion) by 2030, from the current £ 600 billion. While the two […]
NKorea’s Kim vows to strengthen army, maintain virus brakes
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to further strengthen his military capabilities, maintain draconian anti-virus measures and do everything possible to improve the economy during a speech delivered at a key political conference this week, state media reported on Saturday. . A state media report of Kim’s speech did […]
A look back at the Virtual Symposium on Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Economic Justice
The program started on October 28, 2021 with a virtual roundtable “The decolonization of development economics” which focused on the first contributions of economists from the countries of the South. You can watch the program here. This was followed by two days of virtual conferences in which economists and political scientists presented articles on race, […]
Central American Bank for Economic Integration and European Union sign € 4.9 million agreement to prepare climate change projects for the benefit of the Central American region
Tegucigalpa, December 16, 2021.- The strategic alliance between the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) and the European Union (EU) continues to have positive impacts for the region. On this occasion, a non-refundable financial contribution agreement was signed for an amount of 4.9 million euros to develop technical assistance for the preparation of initiatives […]
The decadence of American democracy also reflects a failing economic system
Illustration: Tang Tengfei/Global Times US President Joe Biden’s exclusive Democracy Summit, which was even ignored by some US allies, sparked a rare global discussion about what real democracy is and whether the US can still represent democracy . The questions wouldn’t cause much controversy just a few years ago, when the United States was heralded […]
Scholars Strategy Network: Federal COVID Funding Will Reach Us All
Maine is on the cusp of $ 15 billion. That’s a lot of money! As of August 17, this is the amount that the Maine Bureau of the Budget reports has been made available to Maine through federal COVID assistance legislation. Five separate federal laws, covering the period 2020-2021, have authorized these distributions. Among them: […]
EXPLANATION: Europe lacks natural gas. Is it Russia’s fault?
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) – Europe is short of natural gas – dangerously short. A cold winter could mean a severe crisis, and utility bills will rise, weighing on ordinary people and weighing on the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to help fill Europe’s gas tanks as energy prices […]
World Bank to provide strategic support for social and economic integration of Venezuelan migrants in Colombia – Colombia
WASHINGTON, November 16, 2021 – The Board of Directors of the World Bank today approved a loan of $ 500 million to support the Colombian government’s strategy for the social and economic integration of Venezuelan migrants in the country. This is the first Development Policy Financing (DPF) of the World Bank focused exclusively on cross-border […]
World Bank to provide strategic support for social and economic integration of Venezuelan migrants in Colombia
The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a loan of $ 500 million to support the Colombian government’s strategy for the social and economic integration of Venezuelan migrants in that country. This is the first Development Policy Financing (DPF) of the World Bank focused exclusively on cross-border migration, focusing both on the integration of […]
Letter from over 200 academics: Our economic system is incapable of dealing with the climate crisis
EEarlier this year, the official international climate science summary announced that we are facing an increase in disasters and disruption, with the most vulnerable suffering the most and the earlier. A leaked report from the same UN process identified the need for a transformation of our economic systems in a meaningful attempt to limit loss […]
Glance invests in Collective Artists Network
Glance, the consumer internet company behind two Indian digital content platforms – Glance and Roposo – today announced that it has invested in Collective Artists Network, a leading Indian talent management network and market of pop culture. The collaboration is expected to give Glance strategic access to India’s top creators and celebrities, while providing disruptive […]
Tens of thousands of people at a rally in Orban in the Hungarian capital Budapest
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) – Tens of thousands of supporters of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his right-wing government marched through Budapest on Saturday in a demonstration of unity behind the populist leader’s controversial policies that have led to challenges to its power in both Hungary and the European Union. The rally was dubbed a […]
Virtual Symposium on Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Economic Justice
Symposium overview Structural inequalities hurt economies and people around the world, but it is still unclear why systemic injustice persists, who is held back and who benefits. What questions do we as researchers not ask and answer? What can comparisons between countries tell us? And how do we make sure we’re taking action? On the […]
Potter County Department Offers Economic Justice Courses to Victims of Domestic Violence | New
COUDERSPORT, Pa .– A Way Out, the Potter County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services, offers two free economic justice courses, one starting in October and one starting in November. One form of domestic violence that is often overlooked is economic and financial violence, said Jennifer Rossmann, sexual violence advisor. She said economic and financial […]
Emirates news agency – Economic Integration Committee holds 7th virtual meeting
ABU DHABI, August 17, 2021 (WAM) – The Economic Integration Committee held its seventh virtual meeting, chaired by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy. The meeting was attended by Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, […]
As unemployment benefits end in 26 states, economic justice movement turns to long-term solutions
The governors of 26 states have already ended additional federal unemployment benefits, and the rest are expected to expire in early September, unless Congress takes action to extend them. (Creative Commons) After more than a year of dealing with the economic fallout caused by COVID-19, several things have become clear: the pandemic has disproportionately affected […]
Leveraging AfCFTA to Strengthen Economic Integration – Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Ms. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Former President of Liberia and Chair, Transformation Leadership Panel Former President of Liberia Ms. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf said the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) provides a ready vehicle for countries in the region to begin the process of moving towards greater autonomy in matters. regional cooperation and integration. She said […]
Majority of young Britons want a socialist economic system
A majority of young Britons would like to live in a socialist economic system, new research shows. Millennials reject capitalism and firmly blame the housing climate change crises on its doorstep. They think socialism, on the other hand, is a good idea that has simply been done badly in the past. The survey of young […]
Michael Tubbs and Holly Mitchell – Daily Breeze
We are at a promising but fragile period in our history. We have just experienced the utter devastation of a pandemic that has cost millions of lives, jobs, security and hard-fought earnings. Breaking down the losses would take up all the pages of this document. Yet these cracks begin to shine with light. With California’s […]
Michael Tubbs and Holly Mitchell – Daily News
We are at a promising but fragile period in our history. We have just experienced the utter devastation of a pandemic that has cost millions of lives, jobs, security and hard-fought earnings. Breaking down the losses would take up all the pages of this document. Yet these cracks begin to shine with light. With California’s […]
Why a pro-nature economic system would benefit us all
Transformational change is needed in the systems that underpin our economies so that they benefit nature. In September 2020, NABU (BirdLife in Germany) and Boston Consulting Group released The Biodiversity Imperative for Business – Preserving the Foundations of our Wellbeing report, which highlights that biodiversity provides over US $ 170 trillion in additional annual benefits. […]
Tiger season opens in Cleveland, where governor plans to limit ‘mass gatherings’
Major League Baseball has yet to cancel any games due to the continued spread of the Coronavirus. Not shows in Florida or Arizona, nor the regular season, which starts in about two weeks. But there is a feeling the inevitable could be drawing closer and the decision may not be entirely in the hands of […]
What’s the meaning of a credit which is”same-day?
The term “same-day loan” is used to refer to the concept of “day-to-day credit.” The term “day-today” loan. It’s a term commonly that is used to describe any personal loan which is accepted or transferred directly to the following day of work. A same-day loan can provide immediate financial aid until the payday. GAD identifies Same Day […]
Hong Kong-based MPs and policy advisers to focus on economic integration in two sessions
First batch of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine in Hong Kong and Macau With many Hong Kong-based MPs in the national legislature and members of the highest political advisory body due to attend the next two sessions in Beijing, they bring a plethora of proposals and suggestions focused on improving economic integration between mainland China and Hong […]
Reviews | Texas Freeze illustrates a failing economic system
The Texas Freeze illustrates some of the shortcomings of the conservative economy as a basis for the public good. The nation’s problems will only get worse as we pretend that private solutions are best for all situations. “In Texas, everyone agreed that everyone needed a robust power grid. But nobody wanted to pay for it. […]
Philanthropy is not enough. Important to fight for social and economic justice
In Lucknow a few days ago, Prakash, a taxi driver, mentioned that he was struggling to pay Rs 3,500 a month for his children’s school fees. It made me think about what I take for granted. While many of us are privileged – either by birth or even self-made – a majority still fight for […]
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to deepen Pacific economic integration
LONDON, November 20, 2020 / PRNewswire / – Enabled November 15, 15 the countries signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). This trade and investment agreement will cover around 30% of the world in terms of GDP and population. Over time, this should lead to a deeper integration of regional supply chains and Eastern economies […]
Ben & Jerry’s Commits to ‘Economic Justice’ for Cocoa Farmers
Ben & Jerry’s says it is committed to “economic justice” for its cocoa farmers in Côte d’Ivoire by aligning the amount it pays for cocoa in its ice cream with Fairtrade’s living income benchmark price . The living income is calculated at $ 2.50 (£ 1.87) per day for cocoa farmers in this West African […]
King Boston seeks corporate donors to make Memorial and Economic Justice Center a reality
King Boston has raised nearly $ 9 million in pledges so far, well above the original target of $ 6 million. But Paris Jeffries will not be satisfied until he gets the total up to $ 15 million. The memorial in honor of Martin Luther King, his wife, Coretta Scott King, and the training time […]
Economic Justice – Nonprofit News
NPQ launched our economic justice program in July 2018. We believe the economy is too big to be left to economists. By doing our job of economic justice, NPQ consciously operates with an intersectional lens, examining the interrelationships between different social structures, including class, gender and race. Our work is guided by our National Advisory […]
Advancing Economic Justice for Youth Justice Action Month
Through Duy Pham While Youth Justice Action Month (JAMJ) in october, activists raise awareness and encourage action on behalf of young people affected by the criminal justice system. This year, the YJAM challenge is to ACT (Awaken, Confront, Transform) to end racism. However, we cannot tackle structural racism in the criminal justice system without examining […]
Capitalism is the worst possible economic system for a planet ravaged by climate change
Evil fate the earth, to hasten the evils a prey, Where wealth accumulates and where men degrade. –Olivier Goldsmith. Twenty years ago I wrote an editorial in which I described free market capitalism as “the most unjust and barbaric economic system ever conceived, and which now oppresses and mistreats most of the peoples of the […]