RAMPANT e-News: July 2005
2005 is the year of change! There is a global call for change through MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY, demanding that the status quo of 1 billion people living on less than US$1 a day is changed. We want change in aid policies, a change in trade practices and a change in debtor-creditor relations. Read this issue's articles below.
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 | DEMAND 1: TRADE JUSTICE
Trade between countries benefits the rich and keeps the poor on their knees. We want Trade Justice because developing countries are constantly thwarted in their attempts to fix their economies. So, what is it all about? We look at how trade can be made fair. more > |
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 | DEMAND 2: DROP THE DEBT
Is debt relief paying for dictators’ new BMWs or is it a strategic plan to alleviate extreme poverty? Where will the money for debt relief come from and what will be done with it? It’s a hot topic, so get the low down on what debt relief actually does... more > |
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 | DEMAND 3: MORE & BETTER AID
Many people think aid is pouring into the Third World but it’s actually barely a trickle. How will aid be increased? Aid quality is also a problem, issues of conditionality and imperialism mean aid is often not doing what it could. How can this be improved?... more > |
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