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OneWorld's Special Reports provide a news focus on the leading global issues of today.
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09/26/2003
The General Assembly saw the leaders of some of the world's poorest nations hit out at the World Trade Organisation for working on outdated principles and called on the rich nations to work for development on the basis of fair trade.
From: United Nations Related: [Poverty] [Trade] [Ethics & Value Systems] [United Nations] Image: World trade benefits rich.
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11/10/2006
Guatemala's Congress did recognize that CAFTA would have negative social effects, but did not specify how. The promise to legislate compensatory measures was an empty gesture to get the measure passed. To date, no studies have been carried out or legislation passed, but Congress continues to comply with Washington's demands.
Read moreFrom: International Relations Center Related: [Guatemala] [Corporations] [Trade] [Governance] Image: © Global Exchange
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