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West’s rightist politicians exploiting fears of globalisation: UNCTAD
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) The developed north of the world is witnessing the phenomenon of right-wing politicians “manipulating the reality” of globalisation not having delivered its benefits in an equitable manner, which poses the biggest threat to the multilateral trade system, UNCTAD Secretary General Mukhisa Kituyi said on Thursday.
Delivering a lecture here at industry chamber Ficci, the head of the UN body on trade and development pointed to the recent anti-globalisation trends such as the election of US President Donald Trump on a protectionist platform, Britain voting to exit the European Union and the rise of far-right politicians in Europe like Jean-Marie Le Pen of France.
“There were two processes that unfolded around the middle of last decade… the global crash of 2007-08 that distorted trade, while the recovery was very slow,” Kituyi said.
“At the same time, the left politics in Europe and America, which had emphasised cushioning the working class against the external vulnerabilities, abandoned this position leading to a steady erosion of the welfare state,” he said.
This erosion of the welfare state in the west made fertile ground for right wing politicians to promise to cushion those classes adversely affected by globalisation.
“International trade has been very easy to attack because it is easy to simplistically say we’re trading with other countries who are getting richer.. so let us stop this trade,” Kituyi said.
“Mercantilist self-interest has led to the search for bilateral trade agreements in a zero sum game,” he said, referring to Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) regional trade agreement.
“Erecting boundaries and xenophobia is gaining currency in international relations,” he added.
Declaring that trade has “lifted one billion people out of poverty in India and China, the UNCTAD chief noted that Asia had become the biggest source of foreign direct investment for developing countries.
“There are problems in globalisation, but we can solve them without taking away the dynamics of globalisation,” Kituyi said, pointing out that in an ironic twist of history the formerly colonised countries are now the biggest champions of globalisation.
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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.
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