International

  • Apr 1, 2013
  • 7 min read

Family firms face distinct governance challenges

Despite constituting two-thirds of UK private sector firms -- and significantly more elsewhere in...

International
  • Mar 28, 2013
  • 7 min read

QE links to global 'currency wars' become clearer

Quantitative easing (QE) is set to become a permanent weapon in central bank armouries. It has a...

International
  • Mar 26, 2013
  • 7 min read

'Human development' limits require global overhaul

The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has published an annual Human Development Report (HDR) since...

International
  • Mar 25, 2013
  • 7 min read

Potential for BRICS cooperation larger than perceived

BRICS leaders will meet in Durban on March 26-27. The acronym bringing together Brazil, Russia,...

International
  • Mar 21, 2013
  • 6 min read

Global value chains links to development highlighted

A conspicuous feature of globalisation is the decentralisation of production, which has absorbed...

International
  • Mar 18, 2013
  • 6 min read

Global pressure rises to close the 'gender pay gap'

Organisations such as the OECD and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have recently joined the...

International
  • Mar 15, 2013
  • 6 min read

Good harvests point to stable food prices this year

After a major cereals price hike in 2012, food prices have stabilised since November of last...

International
  • Mar 14, 2013
  • 6 min read

New Pope to prioritise religious freedom issues

The College of Cardinals yesterday elected Archbishop of Buenos Aires Jorge Bergoglio as the new...

International