Before the world economy can fully recover from the crisis that began a decade ago, there is a widespread concern that it may be poised for yet another crisis. Many developing countries find themselves in a tenuous position with an uncanny similarity to the 1970s and 1980s when the (more...)
Much of what has recently been written about the Asian crisis on the occasion of its 20th anniversary praises the lessons drawn from the crisis and the measures implemented thereupon. But they often fail to appreciate that while these might have been effective in preventing the crisis in (more...)
The Asian financial crisis started 20 years ago and the global financial crisis and recession 9 years back. When a new global financial crisis strikes, the developing countries could be more damaged than in the last crisis as they have become less resilient and more vulnerable. They thus (more...)
A South Centre debate on the state of the global economy and finance on the occasion of the book launch of Playing with Fire, Deepened Financial Integration and Changing Vulnerabilities of the Global South authored by Dr. Yılmaz Akyüz, Chief Economist of the South Centre, took place (more...)
In 2017, Donald Trump dominated the year by using US clout to change many aspects of global relations, and not for the better.By Martin Khor
What a year it has been! As 2017 slips away, and 2018 dawns, many wonder if the world will ever be the same. (more...)
Goodbye to 2017, a Trump-dominated year By Martin Khor
In 2017, Donald Trump dominated the year by using US clout to change many aspects of global relations, and not for the better. (more...)
Climate Partnerships for a Sustainable Future: An initial overview of South-South cooperation on climate change in the context of sustainable development and efforts to eradicate poverty
At COP23, the United Nations Southern Climate Partnership Incubator (SCPI) released a report (more...)
South Centre Statement at the 27th Session of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Standing Committee on the Law of Patents
As this year’s work in the WIPO substantive committees will end with the conclusion of the 27th session of the Standing Committee on the (more...)
Action Needed to Avoid the End of Modern Medicine By Martin Khor
As global health leaders warn that antibiotic resistance is leading to the end of modern medicine, the World Health Organization (WHO) issues guidelines to prohibit or restrict using antibiotics to feed (more...)
This update provides a snapshot of the activities of the Development, Innovation and Intellectual Property Programme during the month of November 2017.
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