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News & Notes on Global Democratization: March-April 2008
In this issue:
I. WSF IC
II. ESF Mobilisation Tour to Tallinn and Riga
III. Labour and the Challenges of Globalization
IV. Rendezvous with NIGD
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I. At the WSF International Council Meeting in Abuja, Nigeria
Francine Mestrum, Thomas Ponniah, and Teivo Teivainen
In his report from the recently held WSF IC meeting in Abuja, Teivo Teinvainen reflects on the changes in the WSF IC meetings over the course of twenty sessions held since June 2001; futhermore, writes on what is envisioned and thought out for the coming years of the WSF process.
As well, read the contributions of Francine Mestrum and Thomas Ponniah on the preparatory process of the strategy debate, which was a main element of the IC meeting held between 30 March and 3 April 2008.
II. ESF Mobilisation Tour to Tallinn and Riga
Laura Tuominen
Delegates representing differing groups of Finnish civil society traveled to Tallinn, Estonia, and Riga, Latvia to explain the concept of the Social Forum and the idea of open space in an effort to build interest in the upcoming European Social Forum. Laura Tuominen provides an overview of events and illustrates the diverse landscape of social movements interested in the social movement process.
2. Midwest Social Forum Holds Organizing Teach-in
Marc Becker
Activists throughout the Midwest gathered in rural Wisconsin for, Organizing Communities Across Boundaries: An Organizing Teach-in , an event sponsored by the Midwest Social Forum. The weekend sought to build the relationships and skills needed to bridge divides between segments of the Social Justice Movement. Marc Becker gives an account on the weekend’s activities.
3. Enlazando Alternativas en Lima
Raphael Hoetmer
Lima is set to host the Summit of the Peoples: Enlazando Alternativas. The Summit is organized by a bi-regional network of Latin American and European civil society organizations. Raphael Hoetmer provides an update on NIGD Peru’s participation in the event.
III. Labour and the Challenges of Globalization
Edited by Andreas Bieler, Ingemar Lindberg, and Devan Pillay
Published by Pluto Press, this book examines the challenges facing the world’s labour force, and the possible responses by trade unions. Illustrating the conditions through 11 case studies the book includes contributions from Peter Waterman and Samir Amin.
Peter Waterman
Available on the Choike website is a compilation of Peter Waterman’s recent work. This collection covers themes of Labouring people and trade union, Feminism, communication and culture, and the Global Justice Movement and the World Social Forum.