Full Coverage: Business

30.04.2008 Transparency International’s new report calls on leading oil and gas companies for greater transparency in payments made to governments of resource-rich countries. Host governments need to enforce and enact regulations for an equitable exploitation of their oil and gas wealth to help fight poverty, the report adds.

22.04.2008 WASHINGTON, Apr 22 (OneWorld) - Pennies a day. That's all it would cost the United States to significantly reduce the emission of gases that contribute to global warming. What's more, the cost to businesses, families, and overall economic growth would be minimal, according to a new study released this week.

22.04.2008 International Chamber of Commerce, UNDP and the International Business Leaders Forum invite nominations for 2008 World Business and Development Awards in support of Millennium Development Goals. The awards recognise the contribution of the private sector through business activities that lead to progress in achieving one or more of the MDGs.

14.04.2008 With the arrival of computer-aided designs, the traditional Chirala saree weavers in southern India have been forced out of business. Despite straining themselves for hours to compete with the computerised mass production, upholders of this unique art are living in abject poverty with no support coming from the state government.

08.04.2008 Promotion of sustainable livelihoods requires research and planning to keep pace with dynamic economic and market trends. Access Livelihoods Consulting (ALC) India is organising a business training programme to help entrepreneurs implement livelihoods opportunities at the grassroots.

08.04.2008 Asian Development Bank withdrawing from controversial Phulbari coal mining project in Bangladesh is being seen as a major victory for human rights movement. Drawing inspiration from this success, national and international civil society groups are now urging other financial institutions to pull the rug from under the British mining company.

01.04.2008 NEW YORK, Mar 31 (OneWorld) - Green groups are planning to celebrate April Fools Day Tuesday with a variety of actions designed to embarrass oil industry bosses gathering in Washington.