Il n‘y a pas un monde développé et un monde
A compilation of texts introduced by Laroussi Amri in the CETIM Collection “Pensées d’hier pour aujourd’hui”. Born on 4 December 1899 and deceased on 7 December 1935, Tahar Haddad was a leading Tunisian thinker, trade unionist and political figure. As a long-time trade union activist, he founded the Economic Cooperation Association with Mohamed Ali El […]
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By Rémy Herrera and Zhiming Long Is China a capitalist country? This question is the title of a new release by French and Chinese economists. Is this title deliberately provocative? It is, but at the same time it overlaps with an increasingly common opinion: even though China was “communist”, it might now be “capitalist”. Furthermore, […]
Continue readingReading notes Did you say free trade ? The Economic ” Partnership “ Agreement European Union – West Africa By Jacques Berthelot Preface by Mamadou Cissokho and Ken Ukaoha This book provides a detailed analyis of European Union (EU) trade policy with West Africa (around fifteen countries). Published in June 2018, it contains up to date information […]
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An idea that sprang from an Indonesian farmers’ union can go far… right up to the adoption of an international instrument at the United Nations.
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Invited to visit Colombia, the mayor of Geneva, Rémy Pagani, gave an update on the implementation of the ongoing peace process. Will the end of the war open the way to a more fair society? Will it allow democratic participation and an end to institutional violence? Will access to agricultural land, the source of the […]
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CETIM has denounced regional free trade agreements for more than 20 years. Like Alfred de Zayas, CETIM welcomes Ecuador which has unilaterally withdrew from its latest bilateral investment agreements.
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A point that is widely debated these days is whether national sovereignty should be supported. For the author, this question of strategy is the subject of serious misunderstandings as long as its class dimension is not identified.
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Multinationals with great economic and political power violate human rights with almost total impunity. The CETIM is bringing out a publication that will demonstrate the necessity and urgency of having a binding international instrument to sanction those multinationals responsible and enable the victims to obtain compensation.
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The official opening ceremony of the Olympic Games takes place on 5th August 2016. For many years, CETIM denounces economic and social disasters caused by big sports events. From past experiences in South Africa, Brazil, China, Argentina and England, CETIM denounces economic and social consequences for local populations resulting from major sports events.
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The recognition of the right to land, a historic demand by peasant movements, is gaining momentum at the international level. This publication takes stock of this major issue of our times. It is the result of major research and inquiry, and the fruit of close collaboration with La Vía Campesina.
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