economy: production and consumption

Workers Without Borders

> IPS, Sep 16 2005,

http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idne (...)

78.6 billion dollars and 125.8 billion dollars - the first figure represents the amount given as aid by the world’s 22 wealthiest governments, the second is the money migrant workers sent home last year. So this article ask, should we be discussing "migrant worker foreign aid", how is this money being sent and what are the implications of this? read

date of on-line publication : 17 November 2005

Uday Kumar Varma

HIV/AIDS and the migrant labourers

> Digital Opportunity Channel, 6 July 2005

http://www.digitalopportunity.org/ar (...)

The article begins by highlighting the importance of spreading information and creating awareness about HIV/AIDS in strategies in combat and combat the spread of the virus. The author reflects that whilst the need for Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaigns was acknowledged early by policy makers, so far there have been a number of shortcomings with regards to certain issues, which the author goes on to detail. There follows an analyse of the link between migration and HIV/AIDS and the way the issue is perceived. read

date of on-line publication : 15 November 2005

RUGGIE John G.

The challenges facing the UN special representative on human rights and business

> OXFORD ANALYTICA EXECUTIVE BRIEF, November 7, 2005, 3pp.

http://www.business-humanrights.org/ (...)

Professor John Ruggie was appointed the UN secretary-general’s special representative on human rights and business in July. If Ruggie chooses not to address the key dilemmas surrounding this issue, his work will form another parenthesis on the subject. If he should choose to face those dilemmas and seek solutions, he may be able to bring about real change. read

date of on-line publication : 14 November 2005

PICUM

Ten Ways to Protect Undocumented Migrant Workers

> October 19, 2005, PDF, 118pp.

http://www.picum.org/data/PICUM%20Te (...)

This report analyses the socio-economic and political forces that create and maintain the presence of undocumented migrant workers in Europe. This analysis provides the backdrop for considering what rights should be granted to undocumented migrant workers. The situation in various economic sectors in Europe is analysed, and issues such as the protection of victims of forced labor and the problems associated with regularization campaigns are presented. The report highlights the role played by social inspectors, trade unions and NGOs in protecting undocumented migrant workers, and offers recommendations for specific policy measures. read

date of on-line publication : 14 November 2005