Transparency International

Amnesty International, or the name at least, has been known to me since I attended a concert in September, 1988 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. I saw performances by a host of artists including Bruce Springsteen, Tracy Chapman, and Peter Gabriel. The concert tour was held to raise awareness of human rights and the 40th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. At that concert, I heard Peter Gabriel sing a version of Biko written to commemorate the story of Steven Biko who was…

With globalization shaping world events, states have become more interdependent on each other on economic, policy, and trade which have resulted in international organizations such as the World Trade Organization to become important players on economic and policy making processes in sovereign states. This web of interdependence has in some ways yielded undesirable effects that are detrimental to the sovereignty and economic wellbeing of nation states. This paper will look at the impact(s) the…

This concern includes creating a higher level of commitment to promote transparency, participation, and accountability throughout the deals created off of the TPP. Another key concern is “For the first time in a U.S. Trade agreement, a chapter on regulatory coherence, including commitments on good regulatory practices; and commitments…

further agencies are contributing towards the World economy and prosperity. International Organizations An international organization is “aorganization that promotes voluntarycoordination between its members. Two main types of IOs: 1.International nongovernmental organizations (INGOs):These workInternationally. These non-profit organizations not affiliatedwith governments. for example: Red Cross, Save the Children . 2. International governmental organizations (IGOs): These are organizations…

quarantine as related to international trade. REFERENCES FAO Glossary of Phytosanitary Terms, FAO Plant Protection Bulletin 38(1), 1990: 5-23. International Plant Protection Convention, 1992. FAO, Rome. DEFINITIONS Definitions of phytosanitary terms used in the present standard can be found in ISPM No. 5 (Glossary of phytosanitary terms). OUTLINE OF REFERENCE The primary aim in formulating the following principles is to facilitate the process of developing international standards for plant…

The World Trade Organization is a union that is often very misunderstood but not without reason, in order to fully understand this international organization one must look into the motives for its inception. The seeds of the World Trade Organization were planted initially as an international trade agreement known as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT); an agreement on the reduction of trade barriers of manufactured goods. The GATT was established in 1947 to reduce trade barriers…

Sport is often known as the “forgotten right” as all too often sport is considered a luxury activity that is enjoyed only by more economically developed nations and those of the higher rungs of society. This is because sport is seen as a product of development, while its potential as a catalyst for development is overlooked. Broadly defined, sport is able to improve public health and improve the economy (later discussed). Sport is also capable of improving the education of children all around…

CHINA AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE In 1978, China opened up its doors to opportunities that brought about development of foreign trade which lead to the promotion of its economic growth. Over the past 30 years, it has seized the opportunity of the world’s long term prosperity and economic globalization by attracting foreign investment, introducing advanced technology and rapid development in foreign trade around the world to increase its trade volume globally. “The total volume of China’s…

Generally believed by many, international trade advances economic growth and internal political changes. Since the 1980s, China has gradually shifted from a closed society based on planned economy and communist authoritarianism to a semi-open socialist society adapted to Chinese conditions. In order to further develop the country, the central government of China has taken steps to join the World Trade Organization, which arranges trade negotiations, establishes trade agreements, and resolves…

perspectives integrate attitudes, beliefs, values, and political agendas which help navigate tangible or intangible formations of a particular culture. As a result, products involve underlying beliefs and values and cultural practices. Studies show international trade and investment in technology promotes innovation, a key driver of competitiveness and financial growth. This paper will summarize cybersecurity interconnectedness, and its effect on the global…