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...promoted the teachings of Mohandas Gandhi as environmentally friendly. "Gandhi was green 100 years ago," said a woman behind the counter. Another displayed recyclable oil filters that use an ingenious toilet-paper-like roll to trap particles. The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University nestled in next to Sustainable Switzerland. A group promoted condom use to stop the spread of aids. A woman from the Haida Indian community in western Canada touted a cd-rom that outlined the importance of maintaining her culture. Brazil's stand featured a kitchen churning out "sustainable cookies" made of Brazil nuts grown in a tropical...
...Swiss bank account no longer offers the ironclad protection it used to. Embarrassed by its image as the banker of choice for Third World tyrants and organized criminals, over the past decade Switzerland has introduced a raft of legislation designed to clean up its status as a financial haven, including anti-money-laundering laws that are among the toughest anywhere. The country now routinely cooperates in international criminal cases and has taken major steps after Sept. 11 to help track the financing of terrorism...
...billion is how much damage road accidents cost developing nations each year. That's twice the amount they receive in international aid, according to the Switzerland-based Road Traffic Injury Research Network...
...press frenzy over his alleged indiscretions marked the second time in his career that Borer became the most high-profile of Switzerland's diplomats. For nearly three years he headed the task force that handled claims arising from Swiss banks' dealings with Nazi Germany during World War II. He prides himself on his "tough but fair" negotiating stance that won him the support of his countrymen for "standing up for Switzerland" as well as the commendation of several Jewish organizations...
...TIME: You handled negotiatons over Switzerland's World War II banking role. Do you think the country's reputation has recovered? Borer: I wouldn't say it was damaged. What has happened in recent months - Swissair's grounding, the revelations of mismanagement at several companies - is more damaging to the credibility of the country as a place with the best and most serious business people...