Economist Harry Shutt will be discussing his latest book ‘Beyond the Profits System: Possibilities for the Post-Capitalist Era’, as well as the reissue of his remarkable 1998 publication ‘The Trouble With Capitalism’, in which he predicted the current economic crisis.
Making the links between the economy, decent work, the environment and the global fight against poverty. The Put People First G20 Counter Conference is one of two alternative G20 conferences being held simultaneously in London and St Andrews on November 7th to coincide with the G20 finance ministers meeting on 7th-8th November. The conference will take place at Westminster Central Hall, a fantastic venue right in the heart of London.
It brings together experts, researchers, practitioners and civil society to discuss how to reshape finance so that it contributes to a just and sustainable economy. To stimulate a genuine debate, it has not only plenary sessions but also breakout sessions to facilitate small group discussions.
Taking place on the eve of political deliberations on financial regulation in ECOFIN, this conference on the financial transaction tax brings together a wide range of progressive politicians and experts, from NGOs, trade unions, international institutions, European and national parliaments.
Reflections from Eurodad and Counter Balance to the Wise Persons Panel
An article by the Jubilee Debt Campaign calling for independent arbitration in the Icesave dispute.
On December 9th the European Parliament and the European Commission co-organised a high level discussion on tax and development for combating poverty. Media links: http://www.ipsnews.net/africa/nota.asp?idnews=49634
Des ONG de toute l'Europe se sont donné RDV à Jersey pour montrer la réalité d'un paradis fiscal... Elle proposent une visite guidée des banques dans la capitale, Saint-Hélier. Ici, Jean Merckaert du CCFD-Terre solidaire intervient devant l'antenne de la BNP Paribas :
The organizing theme for the 40th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in 2010 is a call to action, "Improve the State of the World: Rethink, Redesign and Rebuild". The meeting will take place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.
Proposals to improve supervision of the derivatives industry and deal with bank crises are due to be outlined by European Union officials next week.But the current European Commission – whose mandate formally expires at the end of October – will not come forward with legislative proposals introducing either so-called “leverage ratios” or dynamic provisioning for European banks at this stage.
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