Economic Justice

Below is a short video about an interesting group of young campaigners in Ireland called Unlock NAMA. They are campaigning for more transparency around the workings of NAMA and for a more democratic use of the buildings under the control of NAMA. Currently NAMA buildings are held on the basis of asset price speculation so NAMA is trying to get the highest market price for the buildings which is in line with current orthodox thinking on the issue. What Unlock NAMA are suggesting is that the local communities in which these buildings are situated should have a say in how they are used. And this is not just about the asset price of the building but about local community need such as for space for community and youth groups, primary health care centres etc. To highlight these issues Unlock NAMA identify buildings controlled by NAMA and occupy them for a day holding a series of talks in the building on these issues in the course of the day.