The Venezuelan economy has halved since 2013. Amidst a deep economic crisis, there have been clashes between government and opposition forces and the recent power-struggle has escalated internationally, with multiple Western states introducing extensive economic sanctions. As the propaganda war reaches its peak, we have invited experts to answer some of the most pressing questions.
From 15 to 18 November 2018, the Transnational Institute (TNI) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) jointly organised the 10th Asian Informal Drug Policy Dialogue (IDPD). It was organised in collaboration with the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) of Myanmar and held at Inle Lake, Southern Shan State, Myanmar.
The turbulence that hit global stock markets last February, causing much fright and a paper loss of 4 trillion dollars, is a reminder that the next big implosion may be just around the corner.
European Social Forum meets at time of austerity politics to strategise on how to build an effective pan-European response by Europe's social movements.
This report summarises the lessons of TNI's 10 years of work in the field of international drug policy, emphasising drug controls that respect human rights: the rights of farmers caught in the illicit economy to a life in dignity; decriminalisation of drug use; and the promotion of harm reduction approaches where they are proven to save lives.
La semana pasada la prensa latinoamericana y estadounidense dedicó no poca atención al asunto de la posibilidad de la despenalización de las drogas ilícitas. Se podría decir que si bien los países no están aún realizando un debate sobre las actuales políticas de drogas, al menos estamos ya en una fase de debate sobre el debate. Las palabras del presidente colombiano, Juan Manuel Santos, hace unos meses, reiteradas públicamente en febrero en Cartagena han servido para dar inicio a este ambiente de pre-debate.
As we noted previously, Mr. Costa opening speech included some remarkably positive - and in the context of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs - sometimes daring statements. His remarks were further elaborated in a so-called Conference Room Paper (CRP) that was distributed at the CND. However, that paper is nowhere to be found on the UNODC website. But you can find it on the Transform blogspot.
Producers of the renowned Story of stuff animation have released a new compelling animation that critiques Cap and Trade. TNI's Carbon Trade Watch were part of a team of advisers behind the film. View the animation that is causing a big debate and forward it on.
La semana pasada la prensa latinoamericana y estadounidense dedicó no poca atención al asunto de la posibilidad de la despenalización de las drogas ilícitas. Se podría decir que si bien los países no están aún realizando un debate sobre las actuales políticas de drogas, al menos estamos ya en una fase de debate sobre el debate. Las palabras del presidente colombiano, Juan Manuel Santos, hace unos meses, reiteradas públicamente en febrero en Cartagena han servido para dar inicio a este ambiente de pre-debate.