ISSN 1993-8616
1999 Archives
December 1999 - Memory: making peace with a violent past
For the victims of crimes against humanity, the complex path towards reconciliation winds between remembrance and forgetting. More
November 1999 - Making the leap to a rule of law
In many countries, effective application of rights for all is often encumbered by obstacles including the legacy of the past and neglect of customary law. More
October 1999 - Getting youth through the Aids crisis
As the epidemic rages in the countries of the South, a number of new approaches in the fight against it are proving their worth. More
September 1999 - Bioethics : The lure of the perfect child
The issue examines the thorny bioethical questions in the new “genetic age” when parents may seek to create a made-to-order “dream child.” More
July-August 1999 - Tourism and culture: rethinking the mix
Should culture be protected from tourism? What can be done to foster a mutually beneficial relationship between the two? More
June 1999 - The South: the big city or bust
Some answers on how mega-cities like Lagos, Jakarta, Brasilia and Shanghai are coping with their ever-increasing population. More
May 1999 - Who owns science?
In today’s world where science is increasingly regarded as a commercial resource, how can it yield benefits for all? More
April 1999 - The spell of sport
Sport fires passion, brings joy and success. But there is a downside in which myths attached to sport are manipulated by powerful forces. More
March 1999 - A new deal for the poor
We look at the prospects and problems of a new approach in the fight against poverty – a concerted attack involving open markets, government and the poor. More
February 1999 - What price water?
Conservationists and economists now form an unusual alliance, insisting on how to cut demand for water rather than providing new supplies. More
January 1999 - Gearing up for the granny boom
The world’s “greying” societies are seeking opportunities to use their experience, talents and generosity in exchange for the solidarity they have the right to expect. More