The EU claims that there is a link between tax evasion and global poverty. However, the EU continues to lend money to banks who participate in tax haven schemes.

From the IPS, writer David Cronin explores this contradiction.

In his latest commentary, Jeffery Sachs praises the accomplishments of the G-20. He says that the results exceeded his expectations. Sachs attended the G-20 as a part of United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon’s delegation.

We found Dr.

Well, they are done. The G-20 meeting is over. Perhaps the run-up and the protest were more exciting that the meeting itself.

GENEVA – Switzerland’s days as a safe haven for the world’s tax evaders are numbered.

Under pressure from the United States and other troubled economies, the Swiss government announced Friday that it will cooperate in international tax investigations, breaking with a long-standing tradition of protecting wealthy foreigners accused of hiding billions of dollars.

Angel Gerri

The global economic slowdown will hit the poorest nations hardest. Demand for their exports is falling.