Africa: How We Wish You Were Here - a Tribute to Mwalimu Nyerere Oct 18, 2009
One has only to look in neighbouring countries at the scale of theft and pillaging, the failure of the national project, the politicisation of ethnic identity, the open collusion with transnational corporations in the plunder of resources, that characterise neighbouring countries understand what efforts Mwalimu had made to prevent the same happening in Tanzania. one only has to look at the speed with which Tanzania has played catch-up once Mwalimu ended his term as president in 1985, to be... (allAfrica.com)
China's model creates economic miracle Oct 18, 2009
Through capturing market share and making acquisitions overseas, they are competing directly with, or working alongside, the world's most powerful transnational corporations. There have been unforeseen setbacks. (Xinhuanet, China)
Activist builds on lessons of oil spill Oct 13, 2009
Part two is the fact that they've captured the flag, these big transnational corporations have taken over democracy and that's not going to work. You have said that the residents of Cordova pulled themselves out of a downward spiral in 1993 by forming small focus groups to deal with specific issues, such as domestic violence and drinking. (Juneau Empire)
Tireless campaigner Oct 6, 2009
By then, his scope of work had widened from toxics and chemicals to include indigenous rights, transnational corporations, trade-environment issues, biotechnology, consumption patterns and climate change. I was travelling eight months of the year and accumulated so many days of leave that my boss ordered me to go on a years leave. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Africa foreign direct investment flows plummet 67 percent Sep 18, 2009
This is due to a crisis-induced lull in the global demand for commodities, which is a major attraction for FDI in these economies," the report said. FDI outflows from the continent, which make up only 3 percent of outflows from developing countries, are in decline. They recorded a 12 percent fall, from $10.6 billion in 2007 to $9.3 billion in 2008, mainly due to divestments by South African transnational corporations (TNCs). This is also reflected in a 17 percent decline in the value of... (Business Report, South Africa)
Keynes is not enough Jul 16, 2009
" Indeed, he was, as Skidelsky notes, "famously skeptical about econometrics," with numbers for him being "simply clues, triggers for the imagination", rather than the expressions of certainties or probabilities of past and future events. With their model of rational homo economicus in tatters and econometrics in disrepute, contemporary economists would do well to pay heed to Keynes' advice that if only "economists could manage to get themselves thought of as humble, competent people on a level... (Asia Times Online)
Africa: Biotechnology - Africa Must Not Be Left Behind Jul 6, 2009
He added that "We at NEPAD and other regional biosciences networks are involved in strengthening the capacity of our policy makers to have that confidence, to have the knowledge and ability to process applications. Because what is happening is that when an institute - public or private - makes an application to conduct a trial, it takes them a lot of time, because (governments) don't know how to do it (review an application). "We are training our regulators so that they can approve or disapprove... (allAfrica.com)
Fairtheworld Comment: Globalization is Transforming Transnational Corporations into Global, Resource-Integrated Enterprises Jul 5, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. HONG KONG, July 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The increasing globalization trend is making the whole world more and more connected, while the Information Revolution represented by the Internet is making the earth a flat planet. (PR Newswire)
Dollar's futurein US hands Jul 2, 2009
"There is no stopping China from being a powerhouse in manufacturing. Many Asian economies are trapped in protracted financial crisis from excessive foreign-currency debts and falling real export revenue resulting from predatory currency devaluation. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), orchestrated by the US, has come to the 'rescue' of these distressed economies with a new agenda beyond the usual IMF conditionalities of austerity to protect Group of Seven (G7) creditors. This new agenda aims... (Asia Times Online)
Firms in fight to shake off "China Inc" image Jun 19, 2009
"It not only marked the collapse of a strategic partnership between two independent transnational corporations, but also reflected the competition and compatibility between Western powers and a rapidly growing China in politics, culture and economy.". The breakdown of the Chinalco-Rio Tinto deal has been met with anger and disappointment in China, with many of the country's experts blaming a prejudice against State-owned companies. (Xinhuanet, China)
Kauai Currency (227) May 18, 2009
While dollars make us increasingly dependent on transnational corporations and bankers, HOURS reinforce community trading and expand commerce which is more accountable to our concerns for ecology and social justice. There are over 900 participating businesses in Ithaca, including grocery stores, movie theaters, farmers and medical clinics, and thousands of people receive HOURS (one HOUR = $10) as part of their paycheck. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Yar'Adua lauds CBN at 50 over economic reforms May 5, 2009
"As we work to re-brand Nigeria, our banks remain the country's dominant transnational corporations whose brand names adorn billboards around the world. "The CBN microfinance banking revolution is also changing the face of the poor in our country, and the advances in the payments system are commendable. I cannot possibly list all your achievements in this short speech. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Beeline Among World's Top 100 Most Powerful Brands Apr 28, 2009
VimpelCom's customer base includes private consumers, large-, medium- and small-scale enterprises, transnational corporations, and telecom operators. SOURCE Vimpel-Communications. (PR Newswire)
Zeitgeist Addendum - Review Mar 25, 2009
In this role, he claims to have "helped the CIA, as well as various corporate and political entities, to undermine or corrupt foreign regimes that put the interests of their populations before those of transnational corporations". To serve their interest in profits regardless of the environmental costs, the main purpose of these economic hitmen, acting on behalf the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, was to convince the governments' of foreign nations that it was in their best... (Suite101.com)
China helps cushion multinationals against global downturn Mar 9, 2009
GM is the epitome of a handful of transnational corporations (TNCs) whose China earnings have partially offset trouble in the global recession and even saved some smaller multinationals from closure, analysts say ... "The TNCs are like ships on the ocean. When a storm comes, they will find a safe port," says Wang Zhile, director of the Research Centre on Transnational Corporations affiliated to China's Ministry of Commerce. (Xinhuanet, China)
