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Draft law on the social economy in Romania
February 18, 2014 18:05On 11 December 2013, the Romanian government approved the draft law on Social Economy which was improved by public debates. The text is debated at present in the Senate (February 2014) and in a next step in the Chamber of deputies. To clarify the concept, a new element has been introduced, according to which Social Economy is underpinned by... ...
Socialism Plans Ahead: China’s Future in Nanotechnology
February 17, 2014 15:37
By Eugene Clark SolidarityEconomy.net via China.org.cn Feb 17, 2014 – China is positioning itself to become a world leader in nanotechnology and 2014 is shaping up to be a momentous year. The development of China’s nanotechnology industry combined with robotics which I discussed in an earlier article, are both key initiatives if China is to... ...In China, Democracy Must Begin on the Factory Floor
February 16, 2014 15:03
By Han Dongfang SolidarityEconomy.net Han Dongfang, a long-time advocate for workers’ rights in China, is editor of the "China Labor Bulletin." HONG KONG, Feb 11, 2014 — After 35 years of economic reform and development, China’s Communist leaders once again find themselves on the edge of a cliff. With social inequality and official corruption at... ...Engage in the global dialogue: Sustaining development gains through inclusive development
February 13, 2014 21:00The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is seeking expert opinions on eradicating poverty and achieving inclusive and sustainable development as part of its 2014 Annual Ministerial Review (AMR) process.
2014 Federal Budget – CED Highlights
February 12, 2014 12:40
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty answers questions on the 2014 Federal budget. Theme: National Policy WorkGood Ideas Dept: Post Office as Public Bank
February 12, 2014 10:59
Banks Throw Hissy Fit After Elizabeth Warren Endorses Idea to Allow Post Office to Offer Financial Services By Helaine Olen SolidarityEconomy.net via Reuters Feb 11, 2014 – The U.S. postal service inspector general put out a report last week suggesting an intriguing way to shore up the ailing institution’s finances: Let the mailman double as... ...Reading Foucault with Gibson-Graham
February 10, 2014 17:13Authors: Esra Erdem The article explores how the creative enactment of alternative urban imaginaries in Berlin can be theorized from a political economy perspective. It draws on the work of Gibson-Graham and Foucault to develop a heterotopic reading of economic diversity, focusing on three distinct aspects: the ubiquity and multiplicity of ‘other spaces’, the (il)legibility... ...
What We Can Do for Displaced Miners and Drillers
February 7, 2014 14:25
Need Jobs? US Solar Industry Provides Employment for More People than Coal and Oil Combined By Christina Sarich SolidarityEconomy.net via Nation of Change Welcome to the future, its already here. Solar employs and nuclear destroys; we have ample evidence of that now, and with the annual U.S. solar jobs census we now have proof that... ...New Brunswick Introduces CED Investment Fund Tax Credit
February 6, 2014 16:28
New Brunswick Finance Minister Blaine HIggs delivering the 2014 – 2015 Budget Speech. Theme: National Policy WorkRIPESS Global Consultation on the SSE Recommendations for the Post-2015 Agenda
February 6, 2014 12:35
The public consultation is available at http://www.ripess.org/recommendations-from-sse-for-the-post2015-agenda/?lang=en 5th International Meeting on SSE – Manila 2013 The Intercontinental Network for the Promotion of Social Solidarity Economy (RIPESS) is pleased to invite your organization / network to contribute to the participatory construction of the Recommendations by Social Solidarity Economy to the Millenium Development Goals post-2015. The Consultation... ...Workers Of Self-Managed Factories Gather in Marseille
February 6, 2014 11:45
Click here: ADFIAP 37th Annual MeetingThe Carbon Empire Strikes Back: Utility Companies Lobby for Lower Solar Reimbursement
February 5, 2014 12:59
Identical bills would end ‘net metering’ practice of one kilowatt credit for every kilowatt put back on grid By Andy Marso andy.marso@cjonline.com via SolidarityEconomy.net Feb 4, 2014 – A bill to cut the reimbursement rate utility companies pay customers who feed energy back to the grid has gotten the attention of solar advocates. Mark Moser,... ...RIPESS Launches a Global Consultation on the SSE Recommendations for the Post-2015 Development Agenda
February 4, 2014 22:04
The Intercontinental Network for the Promotion of Social Solidarity Economy (RIPESS) is pleased to invite your organization / network to contribute to the participatory construction of the Recommendations by Social Solidarity Economy to the Millenium Development Goals post-2015. Theme: International National Policy WorkCharity Bank: A bank that does not pay executive bonuses
February 4, 2014 13:48Charity Bank is a bank that does not pay bonuses to its executives or other staff. It exists to lend money to small and medium-sized social purpose organisations, such as charities, community associations, voluntary organisations and social enterprises, to help them increase their positive social impact. Charity Bank funds the loans it makes through share... ...
