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Holy See Calls for Action on Trade Justice |
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Trade Reform
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Monday, 23 October 2006 |
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Speaking at the United Nations last week, the Vatican Ambassador, Archbishop Celestino Migliore, reminded the assembly that the need for an agreement on trade issues is ' a moral imperative that cannot be delayed.' Using the words of Paul VI, the Archbishop reiterated the Holy See's concern for the achievement of greater justice through fair trade. "Freedom of trade is fair only if it is subject to the demands of social justice," (Paul VI, Populorum progressio, n.59). The Holy See refuses to give up on the WTO (World Trade Organization) but expresses the need to 'better the institution, declaring that a comprehensive settlement of trade issues in the WTO would be far better for developing countries than regional trade agreements. All States were invited to 'make the necessary sacrifices for the establishment of more just trade relations.'
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Free Trade vs. Fair Trade |
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Trade Reform
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Tuesday, 25 July 2006 |
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So often we hear the phrases "free trade" and "fair trade" intermingled with economic reform and world trade talks. Which is better and why? What do these terms mean for Africa? Our consumerism makes a very big impact on developing nations, whether we realize it or not. Read on to learn more about the kind of trade you should be supporting and what the consequences are for countries in Africa.
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