Economic Risks to Downside says IMF ahead of G-20 – #ChinaMeltdown
Looming US Fed rate rise, the economic slowdown in China, falling commodity prices and conflict are the most immediate catalysts for risk to the global economy, but the impact…
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Latin America & #Caribbean Economic/Investment Slowdown
With populations striving to higher living standards and opportunity for a rising middle class, South America and the Caribbean would appear to have the fundamentals to evolve into more consumption-based…
Greece Shoved into Putin’s Sphere of Influence?
Merkel’s government contemplates the cost of bailing out Greece, and her Finance Minister hints that it may be better for all involved if Greece gets out of the Euro. As…
Can UN Cite #CharlestonShooting as “Hateful Act”?
The US is beacon for tolerance and the rule of law, but it is also increasingly facing scrutiny as to whether the reality lives up to the rhetoric. Let’s be…
Sustainability & Environmentalism Can Also be Profitable?
Recalibrating the financial system and project financing may be critical to evolving public and private sector options that give priority and opportunity for profit to environmental and sustainability sound…
Elephants Will Disappear at Current Poaching Rates
Are we sending a mixed message as to the value of elephants — products to be exploited, or beings deserving greater respect beyond their commercial use? Despite efforts to…
Winners & Losers of New Economic Environment in Latin America & Caribbean
The initial impact at least appears negative according to the IMF (International Monetary Fund), but does this have to continue to be the case is the next question. On the…
UN Holds First Ever Social Media Day – Digital-Diplomacy Comes Home?
An early leader in employing social media, the United Nations heralded January 30, 2015 as Social Media Day. The event was probably of many to come where digital-diplomacy is addressed…
Tourism Promotes Global Economy, Cultural Exchange & Peace?
Tourism is an important economic asset as well as tool to enhance interaction and understanding between global citizens. It is perhaps also under-appreciated for its economic contribution. For 2014 according…
Sports Stars Beyond Caricature to Freedom of Expression
When Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) began his peaceful assault upon the walls of racism in America he was frequently joined by artists, who gave encouragement and visibility even…