Programme
Thursday 9 December 2004
09.00-13.00 hrs.
Institute of Social Studies, Kortenaerkade 12, the Hague
The
Third World Network presents a report on presentations of developing countries at the Trade and Development Board whole-day session on 8 October 2004 on “review of developments and issues in the post-Doha work programme of particular concern to developing countries.”
The Southern African NGO Network (SANGONeT) and ICOZA launched a new joint venture, called NGO.ZA, October 21st in Johannesburg.
In June 2004, Hivos invited a motivated group of partners, researchers, development practitioners and staff members to Arusha Tanzania, to reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing Africa in terms of civil society building (CSB), from the perspective of economic development, challenges of politics, and social mobilisation. The report (see the right-hand column-section 'Related documents') summarizes some of the rich discussions and valuable experiences shared.
The consultation came forth from a need to re-identify the most pressing issues confronting civil society actors in Africa today, and to explore how Hivos should respond.
A vast range of issues and challenges were explored, leading to the conclusion that much can be achieved if Hivos and its partners invest in expertise, build linkages, and foster knowledge sharing. In the long term, mobilising diverse actors and fostering the diversity and energy of African civil society has the potential to contribute to solutions for the almost insurmountable problems that confront Africa today.
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"The phase of preparation for the World Social Forum to be held at Porto Alegre between 26th and 31st January 2005 is now officially open. This fifth edition is to represent a ‘qualitative leap’, explains Eric Toussaint, President of the CADTM and member of the WSF International Council. After Mumbai, the fully maturing alternative globalisation movement is now taking the path back to Porto Alegre with some innovative proposals."
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