|
UN and UN Reform: News Reports and Articles
- United Nations: General Assembly adopts SDG outcome by Bhumika Muchhala (19 Sept 14)
- Open letter to Secretary-General of the United Nations Appointment of the next Secretary-General of UNCTAD
- On hunger, zero is the only acceptable number by IPS/Sabina Zaccaro (11 Oct 12)
- The battle over UNCTAD (Apr 2012)
- Main political issues cleared, text makes progress by TWN (26 Apr 12)
- Intense negotiations to close gaps, no breakthrough by TWN (25 Apr 12)
- Strengthen UNCTAD's role in global governance, urge NGOs by Kanaga Raja (24 Apr 12)
- G77/China call for strengthening of UNCTAD by Kanaga Raja (24 Apr 12)
- Some key contentious issues relating to draft outcome text by TWN (24 Apr 12)
- Negotiations begin, after strong plea by Supachai by TWN (24 Apr 12)
- Smooth start, but uncertainty over outcome by Martin Khor (24 Apr 12)
- CSOs concerned over moves to weaken UNCTAD's mandate by TWN (19 Apr 12)
- Global FDI outflows saw a rise of 16% last year by Kanaga Raja (19 Apr 12)
- G77/China calls for reaffirmation of Accra Accord by Kanaga Raja (17 Apr 12)
- Battle to save UNCTAD's mandate by Martin Khor (17 Apr 12)
- Former officials warn on moves to silence UNCTAD's voice by Kanaga Raja (13 Apr 12)
- United Nations: Reshaping dysfunctional food systems by Kanaga Raja (14 Feb 12)
- Civilian casualties on the rise in Afghanistan by Kanaga Raja (13 Feb 12)
- Progress towards MDGs, but poorest being left behind by Kanaga Raja (14 Jul 11)
- Lift Gaza blockade immediately, says rights expert by Kanaga Raja (27 Jun 11)
- Asia, Latin America continue to drive global recovery by Kanaga Raja (30 May 11)
- UNCTAD: Proposes principles on sovereign debt responsibilities by Kanaga Raja (09 May 11)
- Asia-Pacific to remain locomotive of global growth by Kanaga Raja (06 May 11)
- Outward FDI rose to more than $1.3 trillion last year by Kanaga Raja (29 Apr 11)
- United Nations: Thirty years on, investments in AIDS bearing fruit by Kanaga Raja (01 Apr 11)
- Global Compact at risk of damaging UN reputation by Kanaga Raja (30 Mar 11)
- Is Israeli occupation akin to colonialism, apartheid? by Kanaga Raja (Mar 11)
- Ten best practices in countering terrorism by Kanaga Raja (10 Feb 11)
- Rights Council endorses critical report on Gaza flotilla raid by Kanaga Raja (01 Oct 10)
- Israeli raid on Gaza aid flotilla violated international law - UN by Kanaga Raja (24 Sept 10)
- EU attempt at special status in General Assembly fails by Chakravarthi Raghavan (23 Sept 10)
- Israel, Hamas probes into Gaza conflict inadequate, says UN by Kanaga Raja (23 Sept 10)
- Experts concerned over situation of African Americans by Kanaga Raja (13 Sept 10)
- Lift Gaza Blockade, Cease Home Demolitions, Israel Told by Kanaga Raja (03 Aug 10)
- Panel established to investigate Israeli Gaza flotilla attack by Kanaga Raja (27 Jul 10)
- Global finance and trade systems need major overhaul by Chakravarthi Raghavan (13 Jul 10)
- Israel violating right to housing and water, charge NGOs by Kanaga Raja (12 Jul 10)
- LDCs need new paths to food security by Kanaga Raja (30 Jun 10)
- Uneven progress towards achieving the MDGs by Kanaga Raja (22 Jun 10)
- A more inclusive strategy needed for the MDGs by Kanaga Raja (22 Jun 10)
- Expert critizes targeted killings, us drone attacks by Kanaga Raja (04 Jun 10)
- Rights council condemns Israeli attack on Gaza aid convoy by Kanaga Raja (03 Jun 10)
- Preparations for 2012 sustainable development conference kick off by Chee Yoke Ling & Saradha Iyer (19 May 10)
- African economies to grow by 4.8% this year by Kanaga Raja (18 May 10)
- Asia-Pacific developing economies to grow 7% this year by Kanaga Raja (07 May 10)
- A new approach needed to rebuild Haiti by Kanaga Raja (06 Apr 10)
- UN: Human Rights council to hold a panel on protection of journalists by Kanaga Raja (29 Mar 10)
- New housing in Israeli settlements condemned by Kanaga Raja (26 Mar 10)
- US comes under fire over housing rights by Kanaga Raja (09 Mar 10)
- Haiti’s recovery should begin by cancelling its debt by Kanaga Raja (01 Feb 10)
- Global economy on the mend, but recovery remains fragile by Kanaga Raja (22 Jan 10)
- Widening north-south broadband divide by Riaz K Tayob (23 Oct 09)
- Rights Council endorses Goldstone report on Gaza conflict by Kanaga Raja (19 Oct 09)
- Human Rights Council holds special session on Palestine by Kanaga Raja (16 Oct 09)
- Over 4 million getting antiretroviral therapy, but millions more lack access by Riaz K Tayob (02 Oct 09)
- Climate chapter in UNCTAD TDR report criticised by Chee Yoke Ling (22 Sept 09)
- Strong evidence Israel committed war crimes in Gaza by Kanaga Raja (17 Sept 09)
- Crisis an opportunity to find long-term solutions by Kanaga Raja (15 Sept 09)
- Investment-Led global new deal needed to save planet by Riaz K Tayob (03 Sept 09)
- Experts alarmed over privatization of war in Afghanistan by Kanaga Raja (06 Aug 09)
- Forest products markets in UNECE region hit by global crisis by Kanaga Raja (05 Aug 09)
- ECOSOC adopts ministerial declaration by Riaz K Tayob (14 Jul 09)
- Differing views on current developments in global economy by Bhumika Muchhala (09 Jul 09)
- Finance conference adopts outcome document by Bhumika Muchhala & Meena Raman (30 Jun 09)
- Economic conference agrees not to reopen negotiation on draft text by Bhumika Muchhala (26 Jun 09)
- UN economic conference to receive agreed outcome draft text by Meena Raman (25 Jun 09)
- Key issues unresolved on eve of financial crisis conference by Martin Khor (23 Jun 09)
- Intense negotiations on UN economic crisis conference by Bhumika Muchhala (22 Jun 09)
- Rights council urged to protect civilians in armed conflict by Kanaga Raja (08 Jun 09)
- TRIPS and FTAs have adverse impact on access to drugs by Kanaga Raja (04 Jun 09)
- UN Human Rights council adopts resolution on Sri Lanka (29 May 09)
- World economy to shrink by 2.6% this year by Kanaga Raja (29 May 09)
- Global financial crisis taking a painful toll by Riaz K. Tayob (20 May 09)
- UNGA president defends his outcome document for crisis meet by Kanaga Raja (14 May 09)
- Global economic crisis progressively affecting trade by Kanaga Raja (13 May 09)
- Financial crisis makes agricultural focus more urgent by Kanaga Raja (11 May 09)
- Anti-racism meet a "celebration of tolerance and dignity" by Kanaga Raja (28 Apr 09)
- Anti-racism review conference adopts outcome document by Kanaga Raja (23 Apr 09)
- Anti-racism conference courts controversy by Kanaga Raja (22 Apr 09)
- Delegates gear up for UN anti-racism review conference by Kanaga Raja (20 Apr 09)
- Economic insecurity, off-shoring and protectionism by Kanaga Raja (17 Apr 09)
- Current crisis needs a global green new deal by Kanaga Raja (03 Apr 09)
- Delegations respond to commission’s crisis proposals by Bhumika Muchhala (01 Apr 09)
- Reform of IMF raised at UNGA debate on economic crisis by Bhumika Muchhala (30 Mar 09)
- Human Rights council adopts resolutions on Palestine: United Nations: Human Rights Council adopts resolutions on Palestine by Kanaga Raja (30 Mar 09)
- General assembly thematic dialogue on economic crisis begins by TWN (26 Mar 09)
- Stiglitz panel for sweeping reforms of financial system by Kanaga Raja (26 Mar 09)
- Rights expert calls for expert inquiry into Gaza war crimes by Kanaga Raja (24 Mar 09)
- Financial deregulation at root of current global crisis by Kanaga Raja (20 Mar 09)
- UN rights expert denounces us anti-terror policies by Kanaga Raja (12 Mar 09)
- Markets alone cannot provide adequate housing for all by Kanaga Raja (11 Mar 09)
- "G192" only credible body to bring about reforms by Kanaga Raja (09 Mar 09)
- Rights chief urges all states to take part in anti-racism meet by Kanaga Raja (04 Mar 09)
- UN Human Rights council voices concern on human rights impact of crises by Kanaga Raja (24 Feb 09)
- A Human Rights approach to respond to current crises by Kanaga Raja (23 Feb 09)
- UN Human Rights council to discuss economic and financial crises by Kanaga Raja (19 Feb 09)
- UN warns of gloomy economic outlook this year by Kanaga Raja (16 Jan 09)
- UN Human Rights council strongly condemns Israeli operation in Gaza by Kanaga Raja (13 Jan 09)
- Don’t forget the food crisis by Kanaga Raja (31 Oct 2008)
- Role of UN in rebuilding financial multilateralism by Kanaga Raja (28 Oct 2008)
- UN calls for a central role in finance crisis summit by Martin Khor (21 Oct 2008)
- UNCTAD urges right government action in "crisis of a century" by Kanaga Raja (08 Oct 2008)
- FAO wants urgent review of biofuel policies and subsidies by Kanaga Raja (08 Oct 2008)
- UN human rights council expresses grave concern over global food crisis by Kanaga Raja (26 Sept 2008)
- Record FDI flows in 2007, but set to decline this year by Kanaga Raja (25 Sept 2008)
- Israeli shelling of Beit Hanoun possibly a war crime by Kanaga Raja (22 Sept 2008)
- Financial crisis makes DOHA deal more vital by Kanaga Raja (17 Sept 2008)
- Roles of state, market in fragile world economy by Kanaga Raja (16 Sept 2008)
- Need to tackle discrimination, inequality – new rights chief by Kanaga Raja (10 Sept 2008)
- Palestinian economy regresses, policy space needed to end decline by Kanaga Raja (09 Sept 2008)
- The paradox of capital flows from south to north by Kanaga Raja (08 Sept 2008)
- Economic outlook gloomy, risks to south by Kanaga Raja (05 Sept 2008)
- LDCs should have greater "ownership" of their policies by Kanaga Raja (21 July 2008)
- LDCs' export-led growth vulnerable to global slowdown by Kanaga Raja (18 July 2008)
- Unregulated markets contributing to economic insecurity by Kanaga Raja (03 July 2008)
- UN Human Rights council adopts optional protocol on economic and social rights by Kanaga Raja (20 June 2008)
- Weak declaration after lost fight on substance at food summit by Neth Dano (10 June 2008)
- Diverse proposals by political leaders at "food crisis summit" by Neth Dano (05 June 2008)
- Agreed roadmap to complete access/benefit sharing regime by TWN (30 May 2008)
- CBD meeting dominated by talks on access and benefit sharing regime by Chee Yoke Ling (29 May 2008)
- United Nations: Council expresses grave concern over food crisis by Kanaga Raja (26 May 2008)
- United Nations Human Rights council to discuss world food crisis by Kanaga Raja (13 May 2008)
- UNCTAD XII: Supachai pledges UNCTAD as voice of developing countries by Martin Khor (29 Apr 2008)
- UNCTAD XII: NGOs against a WTO ministerial in May by Martin Khor (28 Apr 2008)
- UNCTAD XII: Agreement reached on Accra Accord by Martin Khor (28 Apr 2008)
- UNCTAD XII: Delegates in last spurt to conclude UNCTAD XII text by Martin Khor (25 Apr 2008)
- UNCTAD XII: Civil society blasts further erosion of policy space by Martin Khor (23 Apr 2008)
- UNCTAD XII: Talks on text intensify, while G77 issues declaration by Martin Khor (23 Apr 2008)
- UNCTAD XII kicks off, with calls for action on food crisis by Martin Khor (22 Mar 2008)
- Civil society calls for action on food and finance crises by Riaz K. Tayob (22 Mar 2008)
- And now the privatization of warfare! by Kanaga Raja (13 Mar 2008)
- Little progress in reducing global hunger by Kanaga Raja (13 Mar 2008)
- Human rights council condemns Israeli attacks in Palestine by Kanaga Raja (10 Mar 2008)
- Root cause of Palestinian violence is Israeli occupation by Kanaga Raja (29 Feb 2008)
- "Let 2008 be the year of the bottom billion" – UN Chief by Kanaga Raja (25 Jan 2008)
- UN Human Rights council demands lifting of Gaza siege by Kanaga Raja (25 Jan 2008)
- Biopiracy meet ends with no progress by Lim Li Lin & Chee Yoke Ling (17 Oct 2007)
- Widespread growth of FDI in 2006, says UNCTAD by Kanaga Raja (17 Oct 2007)
- Rights council selects countries for periodic review by Kanaga Raja (25 September 2007)
- Rights council discusses safe drinking water and sanitation by Kanaga Raja (19 September 2007)
- Implementation of declaration is key, say indigenous leaders by Martin Khor (18 September 2007)
- Climate meeting “recognizes” initial emission-reduction ranges by Martin Khor (04 September 2007)
- Development issues crucial for post-2012 climate regime by Martin Khor (September 2007)
- Bush invites "major economies" to his own climate meeting by Martin Khor (07 August 07)
- TWN Report on UN General Assembly Dialogue on Climate Change by Martin Khor (August 07)
- ECOSOC declaration adopted after protracted negotiations by Riaz K Tayob (12 Jul 07)
- N-S differences in ECOSOC panel on S-S cooperation by Riaz K Tayob (09 Jul 07)
- Global compact summit gets underway by Kanaga Raja (06 Jul 07)
- Development cooperation forum launched at ECOSOC by Celine Tan (06 Jul 07)
- DOHA round must not affect policy space, says UN think-tank by Celine Tan (05 Jul 07)
- North should be subjected to ECOSOC review by Celine Tan & Riaz K Tayob (05 Jul 07)
- ECOSOC debates growth, poverty, equity by Riaz K Tayob (04 Jul 07)
- Lively US-G77 exchange on DOHA talks, IPRs at ECOSOC by Martin Khor (04 Jul 07)
- Mixed progress towards meeting MDG targets by Kanaga Raja (03 Jul 07)
- Warning of global economic risks as ECOSOC session begins by Celine Tan (03 Jul 07)
- The phenomenon of urban growth by Kanaga Raja (28 June 07)
- UN human rights council adopts new institutional machinery by Kanaga Raja (21 June 07)
- No progress in reducing global hunger by Kanaga Raja (15 June 07)
- TDB decides eminent persons' reform proposals by Riaz K Tayob (24 Apr 07)
- TDB agrees to theme and sub-themes for UNCTAD-XII by Riaz K Tayob (24 Apr 07)
- Asia Pacific: Developing economies grew 7.9% last year by Kanaga Raja (19 Apr 07)
- UN SG for more voice for south in international economic governance by Celine Tan (19 Apr 07)
- S-G ban gives mixed response to coherence panel report by Martin Khor (17 Apr 07)
- UN human rights council concludes fourth session by Kanaga Raja (03 Apr 07)
- Deep concerns over human rights violations in Darfur by Kanaga Raja (02 Apr 07)
- Joint G77-NAM letter on UN ‘coherence’ sent to UN S-G by Martin Khor (28 Mar 07)
- Commission agrees on recommendations for future work by Riaz K. Tayob (27 Mar 07)
- Darfur mission finds gross violations of human rights by Kanaga Raja (13 Mar 07)
- Ban on five ways ECOSOC can play its expanded role by Martin Khor (19 Jan 07)
- UNCTAD to meet again on how to deal with eminent persons report by Riaz K Tayob (15 Dec 06)
- UN Human Rights Council to send high-level mission to Darfur by Kanaga Raja (15 Dec 06)
- UN Human Rights Council concludes third session by Kanaga Raja (12 Dec 06)
- Questions abound over UN coherence report and process by Martin Khor (12 Dec 06)
- UN Human Rights Council discusses inquiry report on Lebanon by Kanaga Raja (05 Dec 06)
- UN Human Rights Council voices concern over Darfur by Kanaga Raja (30 Nov 06)
- UN Human Rights Council adopts a series of resolutions by Kanaga Raja (29 Nov 06)
- UN Human Rights Council resumes second session by Kanaga Raja (27 Nov 06)
- UN human rights Council denounces Israeli violations in Beit Hanoun by Kanaga Raja (17 Nov 06)
- Coherence panel proposes major changes in UN system by Martin Khor (13 Nov 06)
- Need for global action plan to tackle water and sanitation crisis by Kanaga Raja (10 Nov 06)
- Internet forum aired many issues, though no conclusions by Riaz K Tayob (08 Nov 06)
- No real commitments in FAO's "Food summit plus 10" by Hira Jhamtani (07 Nov 06)
- Climate change fast moving up the global agenda by Martin Khor (02 Nov 06)
- Old questions asked anew as internet governance forum opens by Riaz K Tayob (01 Nov 06)
- Marked rise in FDI inflows in 2005, says WIR by Kanaga Raja (17 Oct 06)
- UNCTAD board adopts mid-term review outcome by Goh Chien Yen (12 Oct 06)
- Reform process must revitalize UNCTAD, countries say by Goh Chien Yen (10 Oct 06)
- Human rights council defers draft resolutions until 27 November by Kanaga Raja (09 Oct 06)
- Criticisms of joint report on Lebanon situation by Kanaga Raja (06 Oct 06)
- Kenyan minister warns against bilateral trade deals by Martin Khor (06 Oct 06)
- Supachai outlines reform measures at UNCTAD MTR meeting by Martin Khor (05 Oct 06)
- Focus on round's content, not just its completion, says Kamal Nath by Martin Khor (05 Oct 06)
- Human rights council reviews special procedures, expert advice by Kanaga Raja (05 Oct 06)
- Global, national policy reform stressed in UNCTAD MTR report by Martin Khor (04 Oct 06)
- Human rights council discusses universal periodic review mechanism by Kanaga Raja (04 Oct 06)
- Lively UNCTAD debate on policy space, development strategy by Martin Khor (02 Oct 06)
- Supachai and Lamy give views on DOHA suspension at TDB by Martin Khor (29 Sept 06)
- DOHA talks should resume but on development basis by Martin Khor (29 Sept 06)
- Supachai still in Geneva as UNCTAD board session opens by Martin Khor (28 Sept 06)
- Appalling human rights situation in Palestine by Kanaga Raja (28 September 06)
- Human rights council takes up experts' reports by Kanaga Raja (27 Sept 06)
- Coherence panel hears concerns of ECOSOC members by Martin Khor (05 July 06)
- Cohere around development, CSOs tell UN coherence panel by Riaz K Tayob (03 July 06)
- UNCTAD members debate its "three pillars" by Martin Khor (13 June 06)
- G77/China proposes conclusions of UNCTAD's MTR meeting by Martin Khor (13 June 06)
- Supachai reveals expert panel's proposals on UNCTAD by Martin Khor (12 June 06)
- Don't use reform to "collapse" or merge agencies, says G77 by Martin Khor (03 June 06)
- Panel on system-wide coherence meets in Geneva by Kanaga Raja (02 June 06)
- G77/China foreign ministers adopt statement on UN Reform by Martin Khor (30 May 06)
- G77 Ministers voice concerns on UN Reform by Meena Raman (30 May 06)
- UNCTAD Review talks collapse without agreed text by Martin Khor (16 May 06)
- Heated Fight on Policy Space dominates UNCTAD Review by Martin Khor (13 May 06)
- UNCTAD Mid-Term Review starts debate on its role, mandate by Martin Khor (12 May 06)
- African Ministers warn against erosion of UNCTAD's mandate by Martin Khor (20 Apr 06)
- G77 stresses UN's leading role to coherence panel by Martin Khor (04 Apr 06)
- G77 warns against attempts to eliminate UN mandates by Martin Khor (31 Mar 06)
- United Nations: Human Rights Commission holds farewell session by Kanaga Raja (29 Mar 06)
- Developed countries press for big changes in UN structure by Martin Khor (28 Mar 06)
- UN reform process hotting up by Martin Khor (27 Mar 06)
- HRC suspends annual session for one more week by Kanaga Raja (21 Mar 06)
- Human Rights Commission suspends session for one week by Kanaga Raja (14 Mar 06)
- Birth pangs of UN's new Human Rights Council by Martin Khor (06 Mar 06)
BACK TO
MAIN | ONLINE BOOKSTORE
| HOW TO ORDER
|