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How Switzerland disposes of stolen assets
Switzerland has made some headway in recent years when it comes to freezing and returning foreign stolen assets. But there are still serious shortcomings. A look at past and present cases shows where the new law currently in preparation should begin. ...>>
Guidelines needed for the run on Burma
Investors sense a new El Dorado in commodity-rich Burma (Myanmar). Switzerland too is rapidly expanding its economic relations. How can the course be so set that the influx of capital contributes to sustainable development? The USA is working out parameters from which Switzerland would do well to take a cue. ...>>
Post-2015 (2): «There is a danger of consultation overkill»
The UN has launched an extensive worldwide discussion on the new development agenda that is to succeed the Millennium Development Goals in 2015. Jens Martens, long-time observer of international development and environmental policy, cautions in an interview against consultation overkill and calls on NGOs to develop alternatives that go beyond what is currently politically feasible. ...>>
Post-2015 (1): no sustainability without gender justice
Numerous women's organizations are involved in the discussions on a new Post-2015 Development Agenda. From grassroots groups to top UN executives, all women agree: a separate gender equality goal is needed. And all other goals should contain clear indicators taking the specific needs of women into account. ...>>
The business of suing for damages
If you are the head of a multinational corporation that invested in Libya, your assets have probably been damaged or destroyed during the civil war. If you were holding Greek Government securities and failed to divest them before creditors agreed on a haircut with the country, you have lost some of your money. What can you do about such hardships? ...>>
Questionable investment protection agreements
Alliance Sud has published a background paper in view of the parliamentary debate on a new investment protection agreement with Tunisia. It explains the problems associated with these agreements and makes proposals for reform. ...>>
