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Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 07:54:12 +0200
From: "Terreblanche, YO (Yzette)"
e-CIVICUS -- Connecting civil society worldwide
7 September 1999
Number 35
Edited and compiled by David Barnard and Yzette Terreblanche of the Programme for Development Research (PRODDER) at the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) in South Africa, on behalf of CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation ({ HYPERLINK http://www.civicus.org }www.civicus.org) in Washington, DC.
A. FROM THE DESK OF THE CIVICUS SECRETARY-GENERAL
On 14 August 1999 the residents of a slum in Dhaka, the Bangladesh capital, peacefully resisted a police move to raze their homes, forming a human chain and staging a sit-in until the police dispersed the meeting and arrested seven people. The action was part of the campaign, supported by NGOs and civil society organizations, to stop the demolition of the slums where thousands of poor Bangladeshis still live.
In the last few weeks, a wave of state violence has swept through the slums, following the government decision to demolish all slums in the city. In the process, many slums have already been razed, rendering nearly 50,000 poor men, women, and children homeless and exposing them to the inclement weather. The police and armed gangs have participated in acts of violence on the slum dwellers - the most vulnerable section of the urban population - and in the violation of their fundamental and human rights. Two and a half years ago, the Government of Bangladesh pledged that no slum would be demolished without making proper rehabilitation arrangements for the victims. Although the authorities have promised that slum dwellers would return to their villages and have implemented some initiatives to provide aid, these are insufficient to relieve the huge impact the demolition has had in the lives of the victims. Defending these actions, the government argues that the city slums have become a safe refuge for terrorists and anti-social elements. However, civil society leaders claim that not a single criminal or terrorist has been arrested from the slums so far.
Many Bangladesh civil society organizations claim that the actual reason for the recent slum demolition is the elite interest in urban land. NGOs argue that the Dhaka land mafia is already making arrangements to buy the land vacated in the demolished slums, a privilege that has been denied to the people who have lived there for 30 years. NGOs, civil society organizations, and human rights organizations in Bangladesh have defended the slum dwellers' fundamental human rights. They have appealed to the Prime Minister through newspapers to stop slum demolition immediately. A written petition has been filed with the Dhaka High Court with the result that the Court has issued a temporary stay order on slum demolition.
Civil society leaders state that a permanent solution to the problem of urban slums lies in concerted efforts to reduce rural and urban poverty effectively by generating adequate employment opportunities and rehabilitation programs, based on the traditions and cultural characteristics of the people involved.
CIVICUS supports these civil society initiatives to address the rights and needs of men, women, and children living in Dhaka Slums and to address longer term employment and poverty eradication programs. Detailed information about this issue and the letter sent to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh by local civil society leaders are available on the CIVICUS web site.
Best Regards,
Kumi Naidoo CEO and Secretary General
For more information: { HYPERLINK http://www.civicus.org }www.civicus.org and { HYPERLINK http://www.BanglaRadio.com/slum_evic }www.BanglaRadio.com/slum_evic
To send support messages: Prime Minister of the Government of Bangladesh E-mail: { HYPERLINK mailto:pspmo@bangla.net }pspmo@bangla.net and { HYPERLINK mailto:PMOBD@citechco.net }PMOBD@citechco.net Fax: 880-2-869667
B. GENERAL NEWS ABOUT CIVIL SOCIETY AND CITIZEN ACTION
TURKISH EARTHQUAKE AID COORDINATION
The Civic Coordination Center - a new coalition formed by Turkish non-governmental organizations - has launched a campaign to coordinate social and physical rehabilitation projects in the areas devastated by the earthquake in Turkey. The goal is to bring in the experience of international NGOs to the recovery and rebuilding in the Marmara region, located in the Northwest of Turkey, where 30 million people were affected by the tragedy. The Civic Coordination Center is trying to ensure a long- term international civic solidarity that goes beyond the initial impact of the earthquake and to encourage the partnership between local and international NGOs that assures the necessary support for the victims.
ENQUIRIES: Orhan Esen, International Relations Coordinator Gazeteci Erol Dernek Sok.11/4, Hanif Han, 80060 Beyoðlu/ Istanbul TURKEY Tel: (+90) (212) 245-5602/03 / 249-7876 / 292- 6823 Fax: (+90) (212) 245-5604 E-mail: { HYPERLINK mailto:inter.rel@depremsg.org }inter.rel@depremsg.org WWW: { HYPERLINK http://www.depremsg.org }http://www.depremsg.org
C. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS, FAIRS, EXHIBITIONS
(Conferences marked with an asterisk (*) are appearing in this newsletter for the first time)
AWAKENING CONFERENCE, FESTIVAL AND CAMP FOR ACTIVISTS UNDER 30 YEARS
DATE: 11-16 September 1999 VENUE: London, UNITED KINGDOM ENQUIRIES: Yuill Herbert or Katy Marks, World Voices Tel: (+44) (171) 928-8228 E-mail: { HYPERLINK mailto:uk@worldvoices.org }uk@worldvoices.org WWW: { HYPERLINK http://www.worldvoices.org/camp.htm }http://www.worldvoices.org/camp.htm
CHILDREN AND VIOLENCE - OUIR INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY (*)
DATE: 13-15 October 1999 VENUE: CANADA ENQUIRIES: Angela Ficca Tel: (+1) (514) 593-4659 Fax: (+1) (514) 593- 4659 E-mail: aficca@oscde.ca
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRAINING CONFERENCE
DATE: 25-29 September 1999 VENUE: Orlando, FL, UNITED STATES ENQUIRIES: Council of State Community Development Agencies Tel: (+1) (202) 624-3630 Fax: (+1) (202) 624- 3639 WWW: { HYPERLINK http://www.coscda.org }http://www.coscda.org
CONFERENCE ON DISPLACEMENT, FORCED SETTLEMETN AND CONSERVATION
DATE: 9-11 September 1999 VENUE: Oxford, UNITED KINGDOM ENQUIRIES: Dawn Chatty, Refugee Studies Programme, University of Oxford Fax: (+44) (1865) 227-0271 E-mail: dawn.chatty@qeh.ox.ac.uk
CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN ASIA (CITA 99) - INFORMATION EQUALITY IN THE NEXT MILLENNIUM
DATE: 15-16 September 1999 VENUE: Sarawak, MALAYSIA ENQUIRIES: Roger Harris E-mail: { HYPERLINK mailto:roger@fit.unimas.my }roger@fit.unimas.my WWW: { HYPERLINK http://www.unimas.my/cita99 }http://www.unimas.my/cita99
CONNECTED CITIES
DATE: 19-23 September 1999 VENUE: Glasgow, SCOTLAND ENQUIRIES: Congress coordinator Tel: (+31) (70) 328-1504 Fax: (+31) (70) 328- 2085 E-mail: ifhp.nl@inter.nl.net
EAST COAST SUMMIT ON AFRICA
DATE: 9-11 September 1999 VENUE: Baltimore, MD, UNITED STATES ENQUIRIES: Africa-America Institute Tel: (+1) (202) 667-5636 Fax: (+1) (202) 265- 6332 E-mail: { HYPERLINK mailto:summit@aaionline.org }summit@aaionline.org WWW: { HYPERLINK http://www.aaionline.org }http://www.aaionline.org Or Catholic Relief Services Tel: (+1) (410) 625-2220 Fax: (+1) (410) 234- 2987
FOOD AND FORESTRY - GLOBAL CHANGE AND GLOBAL CHALLENGES
DATE: 20-23 September 1999 VENUE: Reading, UNITED KINGDOM ENQUIRIES: John Ingram GCTE Focus Fax: (+44) (1491) 69-2313 E-mail: { HYPERLINK mailto:j.ingram@ioh.ac.uk }j.ingram@ioh.ac.uk WWW: http://www.elsevier.nl/locate/gcte99/
FUTURE OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION - BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS
DATE: 16-18 September 1999 VENUE: Charlotte, NC, UNITED STATES ENQUIRIES: Scott Bradley, Mediation Network of North Carolina Tel: (+1) (919) 929-6333 Fax: (+1) (919-933- 4465 E-mail: { HYPERLINK mailto:mnnc@mnnc.org }mnnc@mnnc.org WWW: { HYPERLINK http://www.mnnc.org }ht tp://www.mnnc.org
GRANTMAKERS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORHOOD FUNDERS GROUP JOINT 1999 ANNUAL CONFERENCE (*)
THEME: Strong Families, Strong Neighborhoods DATE: 26-29 September 1999 VENUE: Miami Beach, FL, UNITED STATES ENQUIRIES: GCYF Tel: (+1) (202) 393-6714 Or NFG Tel: (+1) (703) 448-1777
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
DATE: 13-17 September 1999 VENUE: Tokyo, JAPAN ENQUIRIES: Takehiko Mikami, Tokyo Metropolitan University Fax: (+81) (426) 77-2589 E-mail: { HYPERLINK mailto:mikami@comp.metro-u.ac.jp }mikami@comp.metro-u.ac.jp
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXPO
DATE: 15-16 September 1999 VENUE: Cincinnati, OH, UNITED STATES ENQUIRIES: Conference organisers WWW: http://www.aeecenter.org/Shows/
PACIFIC NORTHWEST GRANTMAKERS FORUM ANNUAL CONFERENCE (*)
THEME: Interactive Philanthropy - Building Strong Foundations for Our Region DATE: 23-24 September 1999 VENUE: Seattle, WA, UNITED STATES ENQUIRIES: Luisa Motten Tel: (+1) (206) 624-9899
RURAL EDUCATION - MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD
DATE: 18-21 September 1999 VENUE: Kalgoorlie, WA, AUSTRALIA ENQUIRIES: Rosa Lincoln, Society for the Provision of Education in Rural Australia Tel: (+61) (8) 9021-1344 Fax: (+61) (8) 9091- 2719
USAID's 1999 LATIN AMERICAN CONFERENCE ON COMMERCIAL BANKS IN MICROFINANCE
DATE: 13-15 September 1999 VENUE: Bahia, BRAZIL ENQUIRIES: Jacqueline Bass, Weidemann and Associates E-mail: jackyBass@aol.com
WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
DATE: 20-24 September 1999 VENUE: Nairobi, KENYA ENQUIRIES: The Coordinator, Modern Management Institute Tel: (+254) (2) 33-1702 Fax: (+254) (2) 24- 5267
YOUTH AND CIVIL SOCIETY INTERNATINAL SEMINAR
DATE: 12-14 September 1999 VENUE: Bad Boll, GERMANY ENQUIRIES: Helga Stephen, GTZ Tel: (+49) (7164) 79290
1st EVER GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN 2000 AD (*)
DATE: 15-18 December 1999 VENUE: Calcutta, INDIA ENQUIRIES: Scheme Calcutta Fax: (+91) (33) 440-4553 E-mail: iper@giasc101.vsnl.net.in
1st INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON RURAL INDUSTRIALIZATION
THEME: Rural Industrialization - 2000 and Beyond Challenges Ahead DATE: 20-24 September 1999 VENUE: Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, CHINA ENQUIRIES: Wei Wei, Changzhou Foreign Economic Relations and Trade Commission Tel: (+86) (519) 810-7882 Fax: (+86) (519) 810-1468 or Secretariat of WASME, India Fax: (+91) (11) 641-4058 E-mail: { HYPERLINK mailto:arun@wasmeinfo.org }arun@wasmeinfo.org WWW: { HYPERLINK http://www.wasmeinfo.org }http://www.wasmeinfo.org
1st SEMINAR OF THE AUSTRALASIAN CHAPTER OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (IAP2)
DATE: 16-17 September 1999 VENUE: Sydney, AUSTRALIA ENQUIRIES: Max Hardy, Public Officer Tel: (+61) (2) 4226-4040 Fax: (+61) (2) 4226- 4042 E-mail: max@twyford.com.au
4th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MODELLING OF GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY
DATE: 13-17 September 1999 VENUE: Hamburg, GERMANY ENQUIRIES: Lydia Dumenil, Max-Planck-Institut fur Meteorologie Fax: (+49) (40) 4117-3366 E-mail: { HYPERLINK mailto:mpi-conference@dkrz.de }mpi- conference@dkrz.de WWW: http://www.mpimet.mpg.de/~mpi- conference
10th WORLD CONGRESS OF FRIENDS OF MUSEUMS
THEME: New Century, New Museums, New Friends DATE: 13-17 September 1999 VENUE: Sydney, AUSTRALIA ENQUIRIES: World Federation of Friends of Museums Congress Secretariat Tel: (+61) (2) 9241-1478 Fax: (+61) (2) 9251- 3552 WWW: { HYPERLINK http://www.wffm-congress.aust.com }http://www.wffm-congress.aust.com
13th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE EUROPEAN BUSINESS ETHICS NETWORK
THEME: Ethics - Leadership and Accountability DATE: 12-14 September 2000 VENUE: Cambridge, UNITED KINGDOM ENQUIRIES: Prof Christopher Cowton or Dr Jane Collier E-mail: c.j.cowton@hud.ac.uk or j.collier@jims.cam.ac.uk WWW: www.eben.org
100 YEARS OF JUVENILE JUSTICE APPRAISAL AND PERSPECTIVES (*)
DATE: 12-16 October 1999 VENUE: SWITZERLAND ENQUIRIES: Conference organisers Tel: (+41) (27) 203-7383 Fax: (+41) (27) 203- 7384 E-mail: { HYPERLINK mailto:institut@ikb.vsnet.ch }institut@ikb.vsnet.ch WWW: http://www.ikb.vsnet.ch
1999 NATIONAL CONFERENCE COALITION OF NATIONAL VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS (NVO)
THEME: 21st Century Leaders - Looking in, Looking out, Looking ahead DATE: 17-18 September 1999 VENUE: Montreal, CANADA ENQUIRIES: Jo Ann J Crichlow, Coordinator Voluntary Sector Roundtable Secretariat Tel: (+1) (613) 1591 Fax: (+1) (613) 238-5257 E-mail: { HYPERLINK mailto:vsr-trsb@web.net }vsr-trsb@web.net WWW: { HYPERLINK http://www.nvo-onb.ca }http://www.nvo-onb.ca
D. TRAINING COURSES
CENTER FOR CIVIL SOCIETY STUDIES, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
The Partnering for Results Institutes. 13-16 September 1999.
Drawing on a unique body of research on multi- sectoral partnerships and a skilled faculty with years of experience in studying and forging partnerships and building collaborative relationships, each Institute brings together leaders from all three sectorsbusiness, government, and nonprofitto learn how to form effective partnerships, when such partnerships are appropriate, who the most appropriate partners are, what structures and mechanisms are most effective, and how results can be measured and credit shared.
Central to Partnering for Results is a broadened notion of partnership, one that goes beyond "project partnerships" to produce sustainable changes in institutions, situations and/or communities. This theory also sees partnership as a strategic investment that will pay dividends over time for businesses, nonprofits, governments, and communities. Understanding this new partnership paradigm and learning how to operate within it will be a central focus of Institute sessions. More specifically, the Institute will use a combination of simulations, case studies, experiential activities, and participatory techniques to provide clear-cut guidance on: Prerequisites for successful partnerships; Constraints on multi-sectoral partnerships and how to overcome them; Stages of partnership development; Participatory partnership structures; Fostering inclusive partnerships; Partnership strategies; and Methods for evaluating your partnership.
Partnering for Results is intended for nonprofit staff and board members, corporate philanthropy professionals, foundation officers, government managers, business professionals and community leaders worldwide who are engaged in, or are about to become engaged in, social partnering and who want to develop more efficient and effective partnerships. To maximize the Partnering for Results experience, priority will be given to teams of at least 2-3 people from different sectors involved in, or planning, a partnership. Applicants to the partnering institutes will be asked to provide a one- page description of the partnership activity in which they are currently engaged, or hope to be engaged, as a result of their training.
Partnership teams that come to the Institute will have time to work on strengthening their partnership and can access faculty for guidance or facilitation purposes. Limited tuition support is available for participants from nonprofit organizations.
VENUE: Baltimore, MD, UNITED STATES ENQUIRIES: Carol Wessner, Center for Civil Society Studies Tel: (+1) (410) 516-5389 Fax: (+1) (410) 516- 8233 E-mail: { HYPERLINK mailto:cwessner@jhu.edu }cwessner@jhu.edu WWW: http://www.jhu.edu/~ips/Programs/ThirdSectorProj ect/partnering99.html
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT
Making (IT) Work - Action Plans for Local Sustainable Jobs. 18-24 September 1999.
What is a local sustainable economy? What is the Social Economy, or Third System? How can the Social Economy help create jobs that contribute to sustainability? The aim of the course is to train young professionals how to use social and financial instruments for the creation of successful sustainable employment in the Social Economy (or Third System). The course will address such issues as the creation and development of strategic visions and concrete working plans, partnerships, support structures, communication tools and funding mechanisms.
The course participants will explore practical models on how local sustainability initiatives can be introduced into the mainstream economy. The training is intensive and interactive, and includes lectures, group work, case studies, excursions and discussions. Lecturers are European experts and local practitioners that participate in the project 'Developing the Economy from Within' (DEW). This project was supported by DG-V - Employment, Industrial Relations and Social Affairs - of the European Commission, within the framework of the Third System and Employment programme.
The course aims at young professionals in public and private institutions as well as non-governmental organisations in charge of local and sustainable development e.g. local development agencies, facilitators of community initiatives.
The Summer Course is open to participants from EU countries.
ENQUIRIES: Kim Oostveen, International Institute for the Urban Environment (IIUE) Tel: (+31) (15) 262-3279 Fax: (+31) (15) 262- 4873 E-mail: { HYPERLINK mailto:oostveen@urban.nl }oostveen@urban.nl WWW: http://www.urban.nl
YOUTH ASSOCIATION FOR HABITAT AND AGENDA 21
International Summer School. 15-25 September 1999.
The important issues of human rights, human settlements, environment and capacity building will be part of the International Summer School organized by Youth Association for Habitat and Agenda 21 (The Secretariat of Youth for Habitat International Network). The training course will be held in Foça, Turkey. Organizations such as the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements, the International Union of Local Authorities-Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, the Ministry of Environment of the Turkish Republic, the Peoples Decade of Human Rights Education-USA, among others, will hold workshops. The summer school will debate the challengers and latest progress in topics like human rights education, gender equality, racism and xenophobia, ecology, and human rights and youth.
VENUE: Foça, TURKEY ENQUIRIES: Zeynep Aydemir, Program Manager, Youth Association for Habitat and Agenda 21 Tel: (+90) (212) 272-1212 Fax: (+90) (212) 272-4596 E-mail: { HYPERLINK mailto:youthforhab@turk.net }youthforhab@turk.net WWW: http://www.youthforhab.org.tr
E. RELEVANT POSITION LISTINGS
CIVICUS (*)
Executive Assistant to the Secretary General/CEO.
CIVICUS is looking for a high-energy, well- organized, self-motivated, and bright individual to support CIVICUSs Secretary General and to provide administrative and office management assistance in the CIVICUS secretariat.
Specific tasks include: coordinating the daily schedule and all related logistics (global travel, visa research and processing assistance, local and global meetings, hotel, expense reports (multiple currencies), reimbursements, etc.) for the CIVICUS Secretary General; handling the SGs correspondence via telephone, fax, email, and mailtracking, routing, preparing, and filing correspondence and responses as appropriate; providing administrative support to CIVICUSs Chief Operating Officer, and working closely with the COO and other staff colleagues on programs and special projects; having primary responsibility for answering the telephone and routing calls; and performing a variety of office management functions such as ordering office supplies, distributing mail, and completing paperwork for accounts payable.
The ideal executive assistant will have skills and at least three years of experience in: Managing an executives schedule and travel arrangements (most of the CIVICUS SGs travel is foreign); arranging logistics for meetings, including hotel and catering (CIVICUS has local and international meetings, with arrangements often entailing international communications); providing general office management and support including maintenance of office equipment such as phone/voicemail systems; working with organizations that operate internationally; using computer technology, with particular familiarity with word processing and a Windows 95 environment (familiarity with using the Internet and World Wide Web and experience with other applications such as spreadsheets and databases is also preferred). Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
ENQUIRIES: Laurie Regelbrugge, Chief Operating Officer and General Manager, CIVICUS Tel: (+1) (202) 331-8734 Fax: (+1) (202) 331- 8774 E-mail: laurie@civicus.org
UNAIDS (*)
Team Leader (Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire).
Duties and responsibilities: Under the guidance of the Associate Director, Department of Policy, Strategy and Research, the incumbent will be responsible for: Team Management and Coordination Guide the assessment and design of HIV/AIDS technical collaboration mechanisms for the region/sub-region; Mentor and guide the members of the inter-country team; Coordinate and direct the work of the inter-country team; Supervise the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the work programme.
Policy and Programme Development in consultation with the UNAIDS Staff, UN Theme Group on HIV/AIDS and national and regional partners: Foster dialogue, exchange of information and analysis regarding those key priority issues; Facilitate the establishment and development of intercountry task groups and technical resource networks which would mobilize and strengthen the response to priority programmatic issues; Document, disseminate and foster the further development of examples of best practices inside and outside the region; Identify clients' technical needs and design most appropriate UNAIDS response on the basis of priority setting; Advocacy/Networking; Establish and maintain dialogue with decision-makers and policy makers in the region; Support the establishment of regional referral groups and technical resource networks; Promote and strengthen linkages and partnerships in the region among key partners; Support advocacy efforts leading to an increased commitment to prevention, care, support and impact alleviation; and Provide support to regional and global information exchange networks.
Education: Advanced university degree in health, the social sciences, economics, public administration, management, public policy, or other related academic field.
Experience: At least 12 years experience in health or social development programmes in the region, preferably including HIV/AIDS-related projects or programmes, at a senior management level and/or with responsibility for the supervision of international and multidisciplinary teams. Experience in management of national AIDS programme and in international work, particularly with inter-country work in the region, is extremely useful. Knowledge and experience of the UN system desirable.
Requirements: Thorough appreciation and understanding of the social, economic, cultural and political determinants of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, its consequences and impact, its health and development dimensions, and of possible policy and programme sectors that can effectively respond to the epidemic, reducing new infections and assisting those affected.
Proven ability and skill in communication, specifically relating to and negotiating with a broad range of interlocutors. Strong managerial, interpersonal and analytical skills. Demonstrated leadership qualities.
Languages: Excellent knowledge of French and English.
Annual salary net base salary from US$ 64 545 for staff members with dependants US$ 59 963 for staff members without dependants Post adjustment on initial salary: 18.9% of the above figures [This Post adjustment is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards]
Deadline for application: 10 September 1999. Grade P.5. Commencement of duty: November 1999. Organizational Unit: Department of Policy, Strategy and Research. Applications from women and men are equally welcome.
ENQUIRIES: UNAIDS Fax: (+41) (22) 791-4784 E-mail: hrm@unaids.org
F. NEW PUBLICATIONS
GREENER MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL
Jem Bendell. Business-NGO Relations and Sustainable Development. US$ 45,00.
In this specially extended issue of 'Greener Management International', writers from NGOs, businesses, consultancy, and academia consider the problems associated with partnerships between businesses and NGOs and how such relationships can be made to work in practice. This publication includes chapters about individual initiative and corporate-NGO-university partnerships, environmental business-NGO partnerships in Asia, and the challenges for NGOs, companies and governments in an Internet-connected world, among other relevant topics.
ORDER FROM: Samantha Self, Greenleaf Publishing Tel: (+44) (114) 282-3475 Fax: (+44) (114) 282-3476 WWW: { HYPERLINK http://www.greenleaf-publishing.com }http://www.greenleaf-publishing.com
KUMARIAN PRESS
Jonathan Barker, 1999. Street-Level Democracy - Political Setting at the Margins. 288 pages. $23,95.
The politics of daily life in places as diverse as a large urban market in Kampala Uganda and in a small fishing village in Tamil Nadu state in India confronts issues not of local making. How people in seven distinct regions in the world experience pressures of change and respond t them is the subject of the case studies in this book. The author looks at issues from different angles, but closely at the practical reality of the public life that people crate and use: the meetings and demonstrations through which they discover and express their views and interests.
Beyond the colorful and detailed case material, the book makes the case for a clearer focus on the concrete political actions of people fare from the power centres and discusses methods such research can employ. The new focus on political settings is a vital step in understanding more fully how global forces and local actions are changing the shape of politics in the world. The cases is this book indicate that, despite the liveliness of the local politics of everyday life, national and transnational popular organisations and national governments have a vital role to play as power is reconfigured on a global scale.
ORDER FROM: Marnie-Ann Balaski, Kumarian Press Tel: (+1) (860) 233-5895 Fax: (+1) (860) 233- 6072
G. INTERNET NEWS AND WEBSITES
Funders' Committee for Citizen Participation { HYPERLINK http://www.citizenparticipation.org/ }http://www.citizenparticipation.org/
Neighborhoods Online { HYPERLINK http://www.libertynet.org/nol/natl.html }http://www.libertynet.org/nol/natl.html
Inter-American Democracy Network { HYPERLINK http://www.partners.net/English/programs/descriptions/iadn_eng.htm }http://www.partners .net/English/programs/descriptions/iadn eng.htm
H. ABOUT CIVICUS
CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation was established in 1993 by international leaders in civil society. Their vision was a committed, inspired, engaged citizenry confronting the challenges facing humanity. Today, CIVICUS has hundreds of members from over 80 countries.
OUR MISSION: CIVICUS is an international alliance dedicated to strengthening civil society and citizen action.
OUR VISION: Committed, informed, inspired citizens engaged in confronting the challenges facing humanity.
Kumi Naidoo -- Secretary-General Juan Villalobos - Communications Intern
3rd Floor, 919 18th Street NW Washington, DC 20008
Tel: (+1) (202) 331-8518 Fax: (+1) (202) 331- 8774 E-mail: { HYPERLINK mailto:kumi@civicus.org }kumi@civicus.org WWW: { HYPERLINK http://www.civicus.org }http://www.civicus.org
I. PRODDER CONTACT DETAIL
David Barnard -- Coordinator Yzette Terreblanche -- Development Information Officer Nthoto Seemahale -- Database Administrator
Private Bag X41 0001 Pretoria SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: (+27) (12) 302-2999 Fax: (+27) (12) 302- 2497 E-mail: { HYPERLINK mailto:DBB@zeus.hsrc.ac.za }DBBarnard@beauty.hsrc.ac.za or { HYPERLINK mailto:YOF@zeus.hsrc.ac.za }YzetteT@beauty.hsrc.ac.za WWW: { HYPERLINK http://www.prodder.co.za/ }http://www.prodder.co.za/ or { HYPERLINK http://www.hsrc.ac.za/prodder.html }http://www.hsrc.ac.za/prodder.html ```
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