by Beth | Mar 3, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
“…up to 40% of aid is “tied”, forcing developing countries to buy overpriced goods from donor countries”Only one-fifth of global aid is actually going to the world’s poorest countries, say humanitarian agencies. “An illusion...
by Beth | Feb 25, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Fair Trade coffee is an “alternative (that) IMPROVES THE LIVES of participating farmers by ensuring a fair price for their coffee. The $1.26 per pound paid directly to the farmer?s cooperative more than covers the cost of production, leaving additional income...
by Beth | Feb 23, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Production of a new, more effective anti-malaria drug that could save hundreds of thousands of lives is being delayed amid a financial disagreement. At the core of the dispute is Swiss pharmaceutical firm Novartis’ demand that the World Health Organization sign...
by Beth | Feb 19, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Benefit Bank ™ (TBB) is an internet-based, counselor-assisted program that helps low- and moderate-income individuals and families file for tax credits and benefits for which they are eligible. Each year, millions of individuals and families fail to receive the...
by Beth | Feb 17, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Bruno Betemps writes, “The following is the summary of the efforts performed along one year to involve the Vincentian Family in the campaign “Political and concrete actions against Malaria”. Such a campaign has been extended to the 2005 in order to enable the...
by Beth | Feb 17, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Catholic Bishops Urge Congress To Decide Budget On How It Enhances Lives, Dignity Of Needy Here, AbroadASHINGTON (February 15, 2005) —The U.S. bishops have urged Congress to think of the needy here and abroad when they consider the national budget. They made their...