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1.	Is Africa still being looted? World Bank dodges its own research
	Author: Patrick Bond	Date Written: 15 August 2010
	Primary Category: Economic Justice	Document Origin: LINKS
	Secondary Category: -none-	Source URL: http://links.org.au
	Key Words: economic justice, World Bank, policy, civil society,
	Summary & Comment: The basic trend of exporting raw materials, cash crops, minerals, and petroleum has gotten worse. This is not going change under the prevailing balance of power. Much more forceful resistance than the present African networks of civil society that promote “publish what you pay”, transparency, participation, and human rights is required – and is und . . . [expand]
2.	Banque Centrale des Etats de l'Afrique de l'Ouest : Comment notre argent enrichit la France
	Author: Abdoul Razac Napon	Date Written: 12 August 2010
	Primary Category: Economic Justice	Document Origin: l’Evenement; Dossier 3 : Economie et Independance
	Secondary Category: Western Region	Source URL: http://www.evenement-bf.net
	Key Words: l’Afrique francophone, cfa, reserves, colonialisme economique,
	Summary & Comment: The French Banque Centrale des Etats de l'Afrique de l'Ouest, BCEAO, is the central Bank of former French colonies of West Africa, except Mauritania and Guinee-Conakry which have their own currency. The CFA Franc is the currency shared by the members countries of the Central Bank of West African States, all of which are former French colo . . . [expand]
3.	Botswana: Realising trade in virtual water
	Author: Alma Balopi	Date Written: 30 July 2010
	Primary Category: Economic Justice	Document Origin: Inter Press Service
	Secondary Category: Southern Region	Source URL: http://www.ipsnews.net
	Key Words: Burundi, South Africa, Virtual Water, agriculture,
	Summary & Comment: Resources are scarce, not least water. How best to maximize the output given limited water resources? Virtual Water, according to some analysts. The concept of virtual water means thinking of an agricultural product - or other commodity - in terms of the amount of water required to produce it. However, the crux of the issue is to devise a benefit-s . . . [expand]
4.	European Union backs off on South African Economic Partnership Agreement
	Author: Servaas van den Bosch	Date Written: 29 July 2010
	Primary Category: Economic Justice	Document Origin: Inter Press Service News Agency
	Secondary Category: Africa General	Source URL: http://www.ipsnews.net
	Key Words: EPA, EU, Namibia, WTO, SADC
	Summary & Comment: The EU is starting to climb down from its negotiating position with regard to Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). This could be a case of fatigue after 8 years of on-off negotiations. Some argue that the EU is beginning to understand the realities on the ground and is therefore more flexible in trade talks. J-P
5.	Mapping health budgets and child deaths
	Author: PlusNews	Date Written: 28 July 2010
	Primary Category: Economic Justice	Document Origin: IRIN/Plus News
	Secondary Category: Health and AIDS	Source URL: http://www.irinnews.org
	Key Words: Abuja Declaration, Health Budgets, HIV/AIDS, Child mortality
	Summary & Comment: In the 2001 Abuja Declaration African leaders committed 15% of their national budgets to health. This has not happened. Fittingly, African leaders are under pressure at a recent AU summit. JP The interactive map can be viewed here: http://www.plusnews.org/Percentage_of_national_budget_devoted_to_health.htm The brief article can be found here . . . [expand]
6.	Interview: China: Outsmarting the West in Africa
	Author: Interview, Deborah Brautigam, Cape Town	Date Written: 18 July 2010
	Primary Category: Economic Justice	Document Origin: IPS
	Secondary Category: Africa General	Source URL: http://ipsnews.net/africa
	Key Words: Interview, economic justice, market, China, the West,
	Summary & Comment: China’s interest in Africa is often portrayed as a rising economic power seeking natural resources. Deborah Brautigam argues that analysis misses the complexity of business relations between China and the continent. Davison Makanga interviews her. DN
7.	Mali: More aid needed for the north
	Author: IRIN, Dakar	Date Written: 14 July 2010
	Primary Category: Economic Justice	Document Origin: IRIN News
	Secondary Category: Western Region	Source URL: http://www.irinnews.org; www.fews.net/docs
	Key Words: Food shortage, Mali, WFP, FAO, Oxfam
	Summary & Comment: Mali is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, and aid agencies are struggling to respond adequately. Malnutrition affects 1 in 5 Malians in the north of the country. Much of the livestock is dead or dying. For a more detailed report (in French) on food insecurity in Mali, please see the FEWS pdf link below. JP