Balancing Diversity and Meritocracy — Global Issues

Balancing Diversity and Meritocracy — Global Issues

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. Opinion by Joseph Chamie (portland, usa) Wednesday, November 23, 2022 Inter Press Service PORTLAND, USA, Nov 23 (IPS) – Countries worldwide, and as different as India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Ireland, Israel and Italy, are struggling with the issue of how best to balance diversity and meritocracy across…

The World Cup of Opportunity — Global Issues

A Looming Debt Crisis is Threatening Global Health Security. It is time to Drop the Debt — Global Issues

Opinion by Jaime Atienza, Charles Birungi (geneva) Monday, November 21, 2022 Inter Press Service GENEVA, Nov 21 (IPS) – In this moment of profound challenge in international relations, it was understandable that the conclusion of the G20 meeting left leaders feeling relieved that the meeting took place without a breakdown. Leaders…

The World Cup of Opportunity — Global Issues

As the Worlds Population Hits 8 Billion People, UN Calls for Solidarity in Advancing Sustainable Development for All — Global Issues

Opinion  united nations Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Nov 15 (IPS) – The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, signalling major improvements in public health that have lowered the risk of dying and increased life expectancy. But the moment is…

Population Growth Will Continue But its Slowing Down — Global Issues

Population Growth Will Continue But its Slowing Down — Global Issues

Kathleen Mogelgaard Opinion by Kathleen Mogelgaard (washington dc) Friday, November 11, 2022 Inter Press Service WASHINGTON DC, Nov 11 (IPS) – Global population is about to reach 8 billion, a mere 11 years after it reached 7 billion. The official Day of 8 Billion is observed by the UN November 15,…

The World Cup of Opportunity — Global Issues

Developing Countries Need Monetary Financing — Global Issues

Opinion by Jomo Kwame Sundaram, Anis Chowdhury (sydney and dakar) Tuesday, November 01, 2022 Inter Press Service SYDNEY and DAKAR, Nov 01 (IPS) – Developing countries have long been told to avoid borrowing from central banks (CBs) to finance government spending. Many have even legislated against CB financing of fiscal expenditure….

The World Cup of Opportunity — Global Issues

Macroeconomic Policy Coordination More One-Sided, Ineffective — Global Issues

Opinion by Jomo Kwame Sundaram, Anis Chowdhury (sydney and kuala lumpur) Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Inter Press Service SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (IPS) – Widespread adverse reactions to the UK government’s recent ‘mini-budget’ forced new Prime Minister Liz Truss to resign. The episode highlighted problems of macroeconomic policy coordination…

The World Cup of Opportunity — Global Issues

Stop Worshiping Central Banks — Global Issues

Opinion by Jomo Kwame Sundaram, Anis Chowdhury (sydney and kuala lumpur) Tuesday, October 18, 2022 Inter Press Service SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (IPS) – Preoccupied with enhancing their own ‘credibility’ and reputations, central banks (CBs) are again driving the world economy into recession, financial turmoil and debt crises. Wall…