Global youth unemployment stands at record levels and significantly outstrips that of joblessness rates for other age groups. Everywhere you look, the numbers are deeply troubling. The latest statistics from the International Labour Organization put the global youth unemployment rate at more than 81 million workers – 40 percent of the total unemployed. The developing world, with generally younger populations, is disproportionately affected. According to the ILO, the highest regional youth unemployment rates exist in the Middle East and North Africa, where close to one out of every four young people are out of work. more[...]
The ITUC has described the wave of violence at South Africa’s Lonmin Marikana platinum mine as appalling, with as many as 36 killed yesterday when police opened fire on striking miners. 10 people had previously been killed in the past week as violence at the mine escalated. more[...]
Regional food systems that are ecologically sound, economically viable, and that encourage healthy communities were at the epicenter of conversation at the University of Vermont’s first-ever food systems summit with a public conference titled “The Necessary (r)Evolution for Sustainable Food Systems Amplified,” held on June 28, 2012, to a packed house and a digital audience from around the country. more[...]
Road accidents have become source of global concern. Whether you are a driver, passenger, or a pedestrian, your safety is at risk while using roads. According to the World Health Organization, road traffic accidents kill and injure millions of people every year – it is one of the top three causes of death globally. More startling is that the number of deaths and disabilities from road traffic accidents are increasing yearly, despite increased safety features in modern automobiles and improved road infrastructure. more[...]
A decade ago, corporate social responsibility had only just emerged on the agendas of businesses operating in Latin America. Corporate commitments were limited to the largest firms, usually the multinationals; public awareness and demand for corporate responsibility was low; governments were uninvolved; and civil society organizations promoting CSR were still new and, for the most part, funded from elsewhere. more[...]
Like most other countries across the globe, Korea has many issues to tackle regarding the widening gap between education and wealth levels. To narrow the gap, SK has enacted a wide range of social activities as well as made efforts to drive economic growth as a responsible corporate citizen. But in the process of undertaking such activities, SK soon realized that simple acts of charity are not enough to find an efficient solution to the deep-rooted malaise in society, and that a social enterprise can be a mechanism to address pressing issues and create sustainable values. As the first step toward utilizing such a valuable tool, SK raised KRW 50 billion in 2009 to support social enterprises on a large scale. more[...]
In the past year, Panama has made some important and positive headlines worldwide. The country was awarded an investment grade credit rating by both of the globally renown ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings and Standard and Poor’s. Also, the New York Times named Panama as the number one travel destination in 2012. The country also had economic growth of 8 percent from 2006 to 2010, and in 2011 the country’s economy grew 10.6 percent, making it one of the fastest-growing economies in Latin America. more[...]
The environmental community has been rightly wary of markets. But payments for environmental services can play a role in protecting nature, so long as governments guide, govern and regulate such markets. Water, clean air and insect-pollinated food crops are all examples of nature's endowments to humankind, and provide the material for our well-being. more[...]
Contributing to society with social responsibility initiatives and actions constitutes a core element of INTERAMERICAN’s mission. For this reason, the company invests significant amounts of time into various social actions, above and beyond the responsible practices that it has integrated into activities of its business operations. From its inception until today, it has continually focused on the people and society in general. more[...]
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