Global Voices · Citizen media stories about Economics & Business from April 2009

Egypt's real estate tax collectors have formed their first independent trade union since 1957. In addition to local recognition, the union has won international legitimacy after being accepted in the...

“Cashing In On Swine Flu: How Ethical Is That?”

Written by Veronica Khokhlova · Quick Reads · Digital Activism

28 April 2009

Indonesian minister thinks swine flu could be man-made

Written by Mong Palatino · Quick Reads · East Asia

Fiji: New rule creates thousands of retirees

Written by Michael Hartsell · Oceania

A recent government decree in Fiji orders all civil servants 55 years and older must retire Thursday, April 30. The new rules affect any person working within Fiji’s government, police...

St. Lucia: Ideas on the Strike

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco · Quick Reads · Caribbean

Hungary: NY Times’ Coverage

Written by Veronica Khokhlova · Quick Reads · Eastern & Central Europe

Czech Republic: Blog Roundup

Written by Veronica Khokhlova · Quick Reads · Eastern & Central Europe

27 April 2009

Qatar: Video of Unpaid Workers Sparks Debate

Written by Amira Al Hussaini · Middle East & North Africa

The harsh realities facing migrant workers in Qatar was at the centre of a discussion on Qatar Living after an Al Jazeera English report highlighted their plight recently. The video...