Better than Basel

摘要

Another report by a non-governmental organisation highlighting poor employment conditions at the world's scrapping beaches is a worthy endeavour. But it is unlikely to lead to changes in the short term.rnAt the very least, the nationality of the originator - a US-based worker's rights group - means the bad publicity might find a new audience. As has been seen in the battle against Horn of Africa piracy, the interest of the United States can be decisive in mobilising resources and public opinion - even if the problem has existed for some time.