Funds for life

Article Abstract:

Increased longevity is not so much a problem in many developing nations as disease and deprivation that are drastically reducing life expectancy among those of working age, are limiting the ability to generate wealth that can be used to support young and old alike. Governments of such countries must find a way in which pension schemes can be administered to provide an optimal balance between cost-efficiency and security in old age.

Financial management, Retirement Benefits, Developing Countries, Economic aspects, Finance, Pensions, Company financing, Retirement age

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Outsourcing torture

Article Abstract:

A fact is presented on 'extraordinary rendition', a term used to transfer suspects committing terrorism-related offence to a foreign country that has a record of subjecting prisoners with inhuman treatment. The primary purpose of renditions is to gain useful information for the global 'war' on terror with the help of powerful interrogations.

United States, Detention of persons, Detention, Prisoners, Prisoners' rights, War on Terrorism, 2001-, Antiterrorism measures, Combatants and noncombatants (International law), Combatants (International law)

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Dad's army reborn

Article Abstract:

The Draft Civil Contingencies Bill was published in June 2004 in the British government. The provisions in the bill that state the government's approach to dealing with emergencies are discussed.

United Kingdom, Emergency management, Emergency preparedness

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