2008 — Year of potatoes, sanitation and languages

SPUDS, languages and sanitation are an unlikely threesome — but tell that to the head-honchos at the United Nations.

For 2008 these three distinct topics will each enjoy the status of having the “International Year” title dedicated in their honour.

It is an opportunity for international bureaucracy to turn its attention to unwitting subjects which enjoy the benefit of research grants and scientific study.