WORLD: GROWTH IN TRADE

Article Abstract:

Tariff cuts introduced in previous trade talks have helped to boost world trade over the last year, according to a new report from the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The value of goods traded in 2000 has increased by 10% versus 1999, and grew twice as fast as the previous year. However, growth is expected to slow in 2001. The WTO is hoping to agree a new round of trade talks following the collapse of previous talk in Seattle due to riots by consumer groups. However, poorer countries are unwilling to undertake further discussions until existing issues are resolved, despite pressure from western countries to reduce trade barriers further.

Foreign Trade (Exports & Imports), Prices and rates, Reports, Tariffs

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We have to free up trade, not impose more barriers

Article Abstract:

Trade has become an increasingly politically sensitive issue, with many ordinary people now protesting about the perceived inequalities of globalization. There is now a very real danger that popular concern and lack of political resolve will have a very negative impact on the World Trade Organisation summit in Seattle, WA, in Nov 1999, at which the 'Millennium Round' of talks is due to be launched. Some observers appear indifferent to the outcome of this summit, stating that trade liberalization has already gone far enough. This attitude overlooks the underlying strategic matters.

Political activity, Column, Political aspects, International trade

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WORLD: 30MN VICTIMS OF HUMANITARIAN DISASTER

Article Abstract:

There are 30mn people who are victims to ongoing humanitarian disaster according to the United Nations. The international aid community calls these people internally displaced, refugees in their own country in effect. The internally displaced are those forced to flee from war. Often the problems for these people are worse than of refugees who have crossed an international border. The government of these countries often refuse to allow relief agencies access to them. There are 4mn in the Sudan, 2.3mn in Angola and 1mn in Burma.

International Affairs, Exiles & Refugees, Statistical Data Included, Management, Refugees, Immigration law, Humanitarian aid

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