(July 21, 2005) Communist Party of India (Marxist) State secretary Pinarayi Vijayan yesterday broke his silence on the controversial the Canada-based SNC Lavalin contract, admitting that the company has erred in its commitment to Kerala.
Canadian company contract haunts LDF
(July 20, 2005) Skeletons are tumbling out from the Left Democratic Front (LDF) cupboard in the form of controversial deal for power projects between Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and a Canadian firm during the previous LDF rule.
Government of Kenya should declare official position on debt
(July 19, 2005) "Our debt is largely odious and illegitimate, contracted by a corrupt ruling elite and conveyors of the creditors out to make money," claims Kenyan debt campaigner.
Nigeria: debt and corruption
(July 18, 2005) “It is often argued that canceling external debts is tantamount to giving the offender a pat on the back. In other words, debt cancellation is seen as an immoral act. But what is it that’s immoral: the debt or its cancellation?” writes Nnimmo Bassey.
$18bn relief: arrest money launderers – Paris Club
(July 15, 2005) Some highly placed Nigerians allegedly involved in money laundering and other economic crimes are to be arrested and prosecuted under a recent understanding reached between the federal government and the Paris Club of creditors.
Paris Club gives looters’ names to Obasanjo
(July 15, 2005) In exchange for debt relief, the Paris Club has given Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo a list of prominent Nigerians to go after and prosecute for allegedly siphoned public funds overseas.
$18bn relief: arrest money launderers at Paris Club
(July 15, 2005) Some highly placed Nigerians allegedly involved in money laundering and other economic crimes are to be arrested and prosecuted under a recent understanding reached between the federal government and the Paris Club of creditors.
Enough handouts for Africa
(July 12, 2005) Africa deserves more than the West’s charity. Africa needs a hand up, not a never-ending series of handouts that do little more than play to Africa’s weaknesses and provide the donors with a false sense of gratification.
Why Africa’s leaders cannot wait for debt relief
(July 11, 2005) Examples of government corruption are “always far from the lips of the hand-wringing international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that plead Africa’s case for increased aid, debt cancellation and, well, anything really,” writes Dianna Games, the director of Africa@Work, an events, publishing and research company.
KSEB-Lavalin deal draws CAG’s criticism
(July 10, 2005) A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has noted that "there was serious deviation from prescribed procedures in the award of contract to SNC Lavalin".
Writing off the debt
(July 8, 2005) “Renouncing odious debts may seem arbitrary and revolutionary, but it is time to begin thinking about it,” writes Salil Tripathi, a London-based writer who specialises in Asian and international economic affairs.
From political crisis to a revolutionary situation
(July 7, 2005) Whatever happens, the fact remains that many Filipinos already foresee a post-Arroyo scenario and the only thing that is preventing that from happening is who – or what – will replace her.
Arroyo could get 23-years in jail, says lawyer
(July 7, 2005) The contents of President Arroyo’s alleged taped conversation with an election official – believed to be Commission on Elections Commissioner Virgilio Garcillano – could get her as much as 23-years in prison.
Analysts: Army assurance may not mean Arroyo safe
(July 7, 2005) In few countries does an assurance of political neutrality from the military cause as much nervousness as in the Philippines. And with good reason.
Corruption, threat to Nigeria’s democracy, says US envoy
(July 7, 2005) US envoy John Campbell said Nigeria’s anti-graft drive would receive strong support from the US government.
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