At the heart of the world’s problems lies an unsustainable economic system based on self-interest and competition that has failed to secure universal human rights for the majority world, and continues to inflict irrevocable harm on the environment. The international community must now unite around universal solutions based on the principles of cooperation, sustainability and economic sharing.
Today, in the era of neo-liberal globalisation dominated by large
multinational corporations, the governments of the rich and
powerful countries are outdated. The old political economy has lost its
relevance - and must be replaced by a sustainable system that can create a better world, argues Zeki Ergas.
Those who reject corporate and imperial models of globalization have a wealth of ideas at their disposal, a healthy internal debate to refine their strategies, and a vibrant, growing international network of citizens that see their efforts as part an interconnected whole, says Mark Engler.
A manifesto that charts the development of co-production, its growth in the
UK, and sets out a ten point plan for what will be, in effect, the
biggest revolution in social policy since William Beveridge introduced
the welfare state. By the New Economics Foundation (nef).
The 'new world order' of the 21st century is unsustainable on its
present course, but offers the promise of shared prosperity if we can
rise to the challenges of an era of global convergence, writes Jeffrey Sachs.
The excesses of banks, big business and the super-rich have shattered our economic system. In the following extract from their new book, Larry Elliott and Dan Atkinson put forward their principles for a fairer and more cohesive society.
A new book by Dr Zeki Ergas is now released based on a collection of short essays originally published in Share The World’s Resources (STWR). Framing the question ‘How to build a better and sustainable world?’, Dr Ergas explores the major threats facing humanity in the 21st century and outlines the systemic, structural and institutional changes necessary to avert a global catastrophe.
As the nation once again confronts an economic crisis, some are
turning to look back at Roosevelt's New Deal in the hope of finding a
solution to our country's current problems.
