Full Coverage: Economy

16.05.2008 To help companies adopt better energy management practices, an online Virtual Energy Forum will be held from June 10-11, 2008. Using live video presentations by alternative energy experts, the event will provide a discussion platform on how to use clean technology.

16.05.2008 Solar power and biofuels could be used to power base stations in developing countries, says the mobile industry trade body, GSM Association. The rising price of diesel and remote locations are making people look at alternative ways to reduce energy and make base stations more self-sustaining.

15.05.2008 The European Union’s plan for 'carbon equalisation' by imposing carbon tax on all imported items from countries not bound by Kyoto Protocol has not gone down well with countries like India. They see it as a new tariff barrier that will severely hamper international trade.

15.05.2008 Ever since it was first introduced in 1984 by the Australian government, the concept of gender-sensitive budget has spread far and wide with more than 50 countries embracing it, including India and Bangladesh. Women’s groups now want it to be extended to more countries.

14.05.2008 The Nand & Jeet Khemka Foundation invites applications for India’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2008. The Award seeks to recognise social entrepreneurs whose efforts and innovations have contributed towards achieving sustainable development.

09.05.2008 Mark MacGann, Director General of European Information & Communications Technology Industry Association believes that despite being one of the major contributors to climate change, the ICT industry has the potential to tackle the problem by integrating environmental responsibility with corporate strategy.

07.05.2008 Afrikan maiden johtajat kokoontuvat toukokuun lopussa Japanin Yokohamaan keskustelemaan mantereen kehittämisestä ja Afrikan sekä Japanin yhteistyöstä. Japanin odotetaan kertovan kokouksessa uudesta Afrikalle suunnattavasta tukipaketista.

05.05.2008 Nepalin vaalit voittaneet maolaiset haluavat kitkeä korruption kehitysavusta ja politiikasta. Maolaisten asialistalla ovat korkealla myös rauhanprosessin loppuunsaattamisen ja talouden nopea kehitys.

02.05.2008 Ilman lisärahaa ruokakriisi voi räjähtää käsiin, varoittavat YK ja Maailmanpankki. Järjestöt vaativat kansainvälistä yhteisöä avaamaan kukkaronsa ja antamaan Maailman ruokaohjelma WFP:lle sen hätäapuun tarvitsemat 755 miljoonaa dollaria.