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What is Pretoria planning for Africa?

2001-12-06

Patrick Bond

http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/4619

Thabo Mbeki is seen as Africa's most legitimate, self-confident and fundamentally pro-Western leader. If anyone can shake down the World Bank in Washington for debt cancellation, or the WTO in Geneva for trade concessions, it's the primary architect of the miracle transition in recently-liberated South Africa.

Africa needs enormous concessions, thanks to what Mbeki has termed "global apartheid" and what Washington/Geneva technocrats prefer to laud as the "Washington Consensus"--or just "globalisation." Africa generates nearly 30% more exports today than in 1980, yet their value has crashed by more than 40% because of falling terms of trade.

Likewise, Sub-Saharan Africa's foreign debt rose from US$60 billion to US$206 bn over the same period notwithstanding 1980s-90s debt repayments of US$229 bn, thanks to the tyranny of compound interest rates and the near-universal failure of intervening structural adjustment programmes. Over the past three years alone, debt repayment by Sub-Saharan African countries was US$16 billion greater than incoming new loans.

Can Africa's leaders finally, vigorously campaign against such extreme uneven world capitalist development? Should we draw hope from a "New Partnership for Africa's Development" ("Nepad"), launched in Abuja, Nigeria by several African heads of state on October 23? And first of all, what background should we have about the Nepad process?

From the late 1990s, Mbeki embarked upon an "African Renaissance" branding exercise with poignant poetics. The contentless form was somewhat remedied in the secretive Millennial Africa Recovery Programme (with the acronym "Map"), whose powerpoint skeleton was unveiled to select elites in 2000, during Mbeki's meetings with Bill Clinton in May, the Okinawa G-8 in July, the UN Millennium Summit in September, and a subsequent European Union gathering in Portugal.

The skeleton was fleshed out in November 2000 with the assistance of several economists. It was immediately endorsed during a special South African visit by World Bank president James Wolfensohn "at an undisclosed location," due presumably to fears of the disruptive civil-society protests which had soured a Johannesburg trip by new IMF czar Horst Koehler a few months earlier.

Thanks to work by a co-author of South Africa's own disastrous 1996 homegrown structural adjustment programme (Stephen Gelb), the content of the 60-page working document was becoming clearer: more privatisation, especially of infrastructure (no matter its profound failure as a strategy, especially in South Africa); more multi-party elections (typically, though, between variants of neoliberal parties, as in the US) as a veil for the lack of thorough-going participatory democracy; grand visions of a developmental kickstart via ICT (hopelessly unrealistic considering the lack of simple reliable electricity across the continent); more trade with the North; and a self-mandate for peace-keeping (which South Africa has subsequently taken for its soldiers stationed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi).

In short, Mbeki dreamed of more globalisation, not less.

By this stage, he had managed to sign on as partners two additional rulers from the crucial West and North regions of the continent: Abdelaziz Bouteflika and Olusegun Obasanjo from Nigeria. Unfortunately, both continued to face mass popular protests and widespread civil/military/religious bloodshed at home, diminishing their utility as model African leaders.

Later, to his credit, Obasanjo led a surprise revolt against Mbeki's capitulation to Northern pressure at the World Conference Against Racism in September 2001, when he helped generate a split between EU and African countries over reparations due the continent for slavery and colonialism. Tellingly, even loose talk of such reparations cannot be found in the Mbeki's document, and the South African host delegation was furious at Obasanjo's outburst because it nearly scuppered a final conference resolution.

But that incident aside, 2001 has been a successful year for selling Nepad. Another pro-Western ruler, Tanzania's Benjamin Mkapa, joined the New Africa leadership group in January 2001. Mkapa's government suffers a dreadful recent human rights record, but he and Mbeki gave the world's leading capitalists and state elites a briefing in Davos, Switzerland, which was very poorly-attended. A few days later, an effort was made in Mali to sell West Africans to the plan, with on-the-spot cheerleading by Wolfensohn and Koehler.

Then, the July 2001 inaugural meeting of the African Union in Lusaka provided the opportunity for a continent-wide leadership endorsement, once Mbeki's plan was merged with the "Omega Plan"--offered by the neoliberal Senegalese president, Abdoulaye Wade--to become the New African Initiative. For a few months until late October, observers termed Mbeki's initiative "the Nai."

The Genoa G-8 summit offered soothing encouragement. With 300,000 protesters outside the conference accusing the world's main political leaders of running a destructive, elitist club, Mbeki was a useful adornment. Likewise, Mbeki's October visits to Japan and Brussels confirmed his elite popularity, perhaps because there was no apparent demand for formal monetary commitments at this stage.

A recent surge of enthusiasm from Johannesburg corporations, Washington multilateral banks, and European capitals deserves much more consideration than I have space for here, particularly given the geopolitical give-and-take associated with George W. Bush's "anti-terror" coalition-building. But to sum up the ideological partnership that Mbeki proposes, consider the way that the 1980s-90s recolonisation of African economic policy is explained on the website version of Nepad:

"The structural adjustment programmes provided only a partial solution. They promoted reforms that tended to remove serious price distortions, but gave inadequate attention to the provision of social services. As a consequence, only a few countries managed to achieve sustainable higher growth under these programmes."

Slippery, this line of analysis, and worth unpacking briefly, to conclude, for one test of robust analysis is to pose the opposite premise, and to see whether the subsequent hypotheses are worth exploring:

--What if structural adjustment represented not "a partial solution" but instead, reflecting local and global power shifts, a profound defeat for genuine African nationalists, workers, peasants, women, children, manufacturing industry and the environment?

--What if "promoting reforms" really amounted to the IMF and World Bank imposing their cookie-cutter neoliberal policies on desperately disempowered African societies, without any reference to democratic processes, resistance or diverse local conditions?

--What if the removal of "serious price distortions" really meant the repeal of exchange controls (hence allowing massive capital flight), subsidy cuts (hence pushing masses of people below the poverty line), and lowered import tariffs (hence causing widespread deindustrialisation)?

--What if "inadequate attention to the provision of social services" in reality meant the opposite: excessive attention to applying neoliberalism not just to the macroeconomy, but also to health, education, water and other crucial state services?

--And what if the form of IMF/Bank attention included insistence upon greater cost recovery, higher user-fees, lower budgetary allocations, privatisation, and even the disconnection of supplies to those too poor to afford them, hence leading to the unnecessary deaths of millions of people?

If these hypotheses are reasonable, and if the logical implication is to proceed no further with structural adjustment, then a central task of Nepad must be to slip around such arguments without reference to their relevance. By doing so, Nepad fits right into the globalisers' modified neoliberal project, which now insists even more incongruously that economic integration solves poverty.

Apparently, the notion that South Africa might "naai"--translated from Afrikaans as "totally screw over"--the rest of Africa through Mbeki's New, Almost-African Initiative led those gathered at Abuja to revise the name. Still, cheeky commentators are already observing that if prounced "kneepad," the document signifies its merits as the cushion African leaders will need, as they stoop and grovel for more handouts.

But that would be unfair, for Nepad is worth reading even if merely as an ambitious attempt to bring a spirit of "engagement" by at least three African leaders to a world economy which is still totally screwing over Africa. True, like all top-down policy formulations, Nepad reeks of technicism--a scent which could dissipate partially if exposed to the fires of popular debate, protest and participation. But that would risk the transformation of Nepad into a partnership with Africans themselves. And Mbeki's AIDS interventions provide enough evidence of his intentions to keep millions of Africans alive, much less in partnership.

The alternative to Nepad begins with African activists building up networks within and between diverse social movements, visionary trade unions, Jubilee chapters, women's organisations, environmental groups and the progressive intelligentsia. These are already taking seed across the continent via anti-neoliberal protests and longer-term strategic work (e.g., in this subregion, the Southern African Peoples Solidarity Network, at http://aidc.org.za, and across the continent flowing from the Dakar 2000 process to promote an African People's Consensus instead of a Map/Nai/Nepad).

A recent precedent for rejection and reformulation was the World Bank's Global Development Gateway, which was repelled in March by creative South/ern African civil society groups, and which instead initiated the Africa Pulse information community. That kind of African partnership, based on a human-rights culture, a decommodification strategy and durable cross-border alliances, is far superior to Pretoria's new gambit.

Indeed, Nepad belongs with many of South Africa's other regional economic strategies: deindustrialising neighbours because of relectance to give the same duty-free preferences to SADC imports that even the apartheid regime had offered; imposing EU and US free-trade regimes on unwilling neighbours; demanding debt repayments from impoverished Mozambique for loans that resettled dissident rightwing Afrikaner farmers and that rebuilt electricity lines which were destroyed by apartheid destabilisation; kicking out 15,000 Zimbabwean farmworkers with no compensation; or treating informal economic migrants like meat for dogs (not merely in extremist SA Police Service training exercises but on a day-to-day basis at the Department of Home Affairs).

To expand this sort of subimperialist project via a warmed-over Washington Consensus, Nepad, means that Mbeki is content merely polishing, not abolishing, global apartheid.

Patrick Bond's new book is Against Global Apartheid: South Africa meets the World Bank, IMF and International Finance (University of Cape Town Press). Ordering information from pbond@wn.apc.org

Signposts on the Superhighway - African Gender

2001-12-06

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Panos Southern Africa commissioned women’s organisations largely from Southern Africa to engage in a gender analysis of the internet and identify relevant, easy-to-use internet information resources on gender and development. This publication is a result of that collaborative effort. While prepared mostly with women’s strategic needs in mind, this book should be useful to everyone who is interested in gender and development.

South Africa, apartheid & truth

2001-12-06

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The book is written by Cape Town-based journalist, editor and labour columnist Terry Bell in collaboration with Dumisa Ntsebeze the human rights lawyer and former head of the investigations unit of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
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SOUTH AFRICA: The case of the 'people's poet'

2001-12-06

http://www.mg.co.za/mg/za/archive/2001dec/features/05dec-poet.html

Mzwakhe Mbuli has one last chance to appeal against his 13-year prison sentence. The Mail & Guardian re-examines the evidence and suggests that there has been a miscarriage of justice.

THE FUTURE OF FOOD

Biotechnology Markets and Policies in an International Setting

2001-12-06

http://www.ifpri.org/pubs/jhu/futurefood.htm

What is the future of food? Everyone agrees that feeding the world in the decades ahead will require substantial increases in crop yields. But how we get there has become a remarkably contentious question because of biotechnology. What should be biotechnology’s role in assuring affordable and sustainably grown food for all? How we answer this question now will have profound ramifications for decades to come. Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001.

The Politics of Precaution

Genetically Modified Crops in Developing Countries

2001-12-06

http://www.ifpri.org/pubs/fps/fps35.htm

Robert L. Paarlberg
Why haven't more developing countries begun planting GM crops? In poor countries many farmers are far from being fully productive and many citizens must worry more about food availability or food cost than about unconfirmed food safety dangers. In poor countries the development imperative ordinarily trumps issues of environmental precaution. So why has a pattern of policy resistance to GM crops emerged instead? In this original study Robert Paarlberg examines local policy responses to GM crop technologies in four important developing countries: Brazil, India, Kenya, and China. He shows that in the first three of these countries regulatory authorities have not yet given farmers official permission to plant any GM crops. And in China, where farmers have been permitted to plant GM cotton, regulators are still holding back on the release of most GM food and feed crops, even though China's own national agricultural research system has invested a considerable effort in developing such crops. 2001, ISBN 0-8018-6823-8.

AIDS and Men in Africa

2001-12-06

http://www.oneworld.org/panos/aids/aidsprog.htm#World%20Aids%20Campaign

The Panos AIDS Programme is working in collaboration with the Society for Women and AIDS in Africa (SWAA) in three countries, Kenya, Mozambique and Cameroon, on issues around men and HIV and impact on women. The project targets local organisations, policymakers and the media --by disseminating information on the issues and existing projects working with men, and catalysing the development of new projects. The reports Men and HIV in Mozambique ( in Portuguese) and Men and HIV in Kenya have been produced in collaboration with SWAA as part of this project.

Fact Sheet: Women and Armed Conflict

2001-12-06

http://www2.womensnet.org.za/news/show.cfm?news_id=770

Throughout history, women and girls have been routinely assaulted and raped as a weapon of war. Recently, "ethnic cleansing" and changing patterns of conflict that target civilians have made women and children even more vulnerable.

Kenya: MP condones FGM

2001-12-06

http://allafrica.com/stories/200112030687.html

Kenyan MP Jimmy Angwenyi is reported as saying that FGM rites are important to the community as they mark a "new" stage in life.

Nigeria: Christian Women Demonstrate Over Safiya

2001-12-06

http://allafrica.com/stories/200112050210.html

The women's wing of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) under the aegis of Social Securities Outreach (SSO) on Monday staged a peaceful demonstration to the Lagos State Governor's office protesting the death sentence passed on Safiya Hussain by a Sokoto State Sharia Court.

Poverty-Busting Needs Gender Angle, Say Experts

2001-12-06

http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/oneworld/20011130/wl/poverty-busting_needs_gender_angle_say_experts_1.html

Tackling the roots of poverty will remain a pipe-dream unless women are involved in national planning strategies, said experts Thursday at a United Nations (news - web sites) meeting in New Delhi, India.

Rwanda: A pearl in the horror of genocide

2001-12-06

http://society.guardian.co.uk/christmasappeal/story/0,11321,612365,00.html

Olive Uwera did not survive Rwanda's 1994 genocide. The young Tutsi woman is still alive, almost eight years on, but her daughter is a constant reminder of the interahamwe Hutu militiamen who gang-raped her, butchered her father and destroyed her mother's mind. One of the rapists fathered the child; another condemned Olive to a lingering death from Aids.

Tanzania: Amnesty Supports Anti-FGM Campaigns

2001-12-06

http://allafrica.com/stories/200112050266.html

The Amnesty International, Dodoma Chapter in central Tanzania has launched awareness campaigns aimed at fighting against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the country.

Egypt: arbitrary arrest and detention of four allegedly gay men

2001-12-06

http://www.omct.org

The International Secretariat of OMCT has been informed by a reliable source of the arbitrary arrest and detention of four men accused of being homosexual in Egypt. The four men have been held in the Boulak Prison Station in Giza, and are reportedly under investigation for "the habitual practice of debauchery" - previously also translated as "obscene behaviour" - under Article 9c of Law No. 10 of 1961 on the Combat of Prostitution.
(arbitrary arrest and detention of four
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Case EGY 291101
Arbitrary detention/Torture/Fair trial


The International Secretariat of OMCT requests your
URGENT intervention in the following situation in Egypt.

Brief description of the situation

The International Secretariat of OMCT has been informed by a
reliable source of the arbitrary arrest and detention of four men
accused of being homosexual in Egypt.

According to the information received, four presumed
homosexuals, R.M.S, S.S.H, S.H, and M.S.A. (identified by
their initials for their protection) were reportedly arrested by the
Egyptian authorities on November 10th, 2001. The arrests have
been confirmed by the Central Vice Squad in Giza, a suburb of
Cairo. The four men have been held in the Boulak Prison Station
in Giza, and are reportedly under investigation for "the habitual
practice of debauchery" - previously also translated as "obscene
behaviour" - under Article 9c of Law No. 10 of 1961 on the
Combat of Prostitution. The men were arrested at the same time
in an appartment that they were using as a "den of perversion,"
according to the police. The Public Prosecutor's Office in
Boulak ordered them to be detained for four days on November
11th, and on November 15th extended their detention period to
December 30th, 2001, at which time the next hearing is due.
The men have not as yet been charged with any offence. It is not
clear whether, if charged, they will be brought before the
Emergency State Security Court or a civil court.

According to the information received, all four men have been
subjected to torture and other forms of cruel, degrading and
inhuman treatment during their detention, including: being
stripped naked and beaten with batons, being splashed with cold
water in the face and being left hanging by the bars of the prison
cells.

The police reports that the men were arrested at the same time
at an appartment allegedly owned by one of the men have been
refuted by the men, according to their lawyers, who claim that
they were arrested in various locations - one in Giza Square,
with the others having been arrested in different parts of Cairo.
Furthermore, the lawyers maintain that the police claim that the
chief defendant was using his appartment as a "den of
perversion" are also untrue, as the chief defendant does not own
the said appartment and is in no way connected to it.

OMCT recalls that these arrests come just one day after the
Emergency State Security Court in Cairo sentenced 23
presumed homosexuals to one to five years of hard labour, also
based on "the habitual practice of debauchery." These
sentences, which have been the subject of International
condemnation, cannot be appealed. 29 other men were
acquitted but remain in detention.

Action requested

Please write to the authorities in Egypt urging them to:

i. take all necessary measures to guarantee the physical and
psychological integrity of the above-mentioned persons;
ii. order their immediate release in the absence of valid legal
charges or, if such charges exist, bring them before an impartial
and competent tribunal and guarantee their procedural rights at
all times;
iii. order a thorough and impartial investigation into the
circumstances of these events in order to identify those
responsible, bring them to trial and apply the penal, civil and/or
administrative sanctions as provided by law;
iv. guarantee adequate restitution, compensation and
rehabilitation to all injured people;
v. put an immediate end to the persecution and harassment of
the above-mentioned persons, and more generally all
homosexuals in Egypt;
vi. guarantee the respect of human rights and the fundamental
freedoms throughout the country in accordance with national
laws and international human rights standards.

Addresses

· His Excellency Mohammad Hosni Mubarak, President
of the Arab Republic of Egypt, E-mail:
{ HYPERLINK
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202 390 1998,
Telex: 93794 WAZRA UN
· His Excellency General Habib al-'Adeli, Minister of the
Interior, Fax: + 202 579 2031, E-mail:
moi2@idsc.gov.eg
· His Excellency Farouk Solf Al Nasr, Minister of Justice,
Fax: +202 355 81 03


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Geneva, November 29, 2001

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Japan to join International Criminal Court treaty

2001-12-06

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The Japanese government plans to join a 1998 treaty that eyes establishment of an
International Criminal Court to try under international law individuals who
have committed war crimes and mass murder, government sources have said.
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The government plans to join a 1998 treaty that eyes establishment of an
International Criminal Court to try under international law individuals who
have committed war crimes and mass murder, government sources said
Wednesday.
The government has begun preparations to ratify the treaty and has moved
to prepare necessary domestic legislation, the sources said. Work on
drafting legislation is ''showing a certain level of progress,'' one of the
sources said.
The ruling coalition parties decided in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist
attacks in the United States to aim at coordinating the legislation at the
regular Diet session next year.
The International Criminal Court treaty was approved in Rome by 120
nations in July 1998 after voices were raised to punish perpetrators of
atrocities in regional conflicts in former Yugoslavia and other areas.
As of Oct. 12, 43 countries had ratified the treaty while 139 had signed
it. The treaty would come into force with ratification by 60 countries.
Japan approved adoption of the treaty, but had postponed signing it due to
opposition to the proposed court from the U.S., which fears its soldiers
could be prosecuted.
Coordination of necessary domestic legislation, meanwhile, had been
deadlocked.
However, following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Britain ratified the
treaty on Oct. 4 and international support for setting up the court has
been gradually increasing.
A Japanese Foreign Ministry official said establishment of the court is
not related to the terrorist attacks as perpetrators of such attacks would
be tried in the country where they occur.
However, with Britain seeking trial of perpetrators of terrorist attacks
at the International Criminal Court, the dominant opinion in the ruling
coalition is that Japan should also make efforts to have the criminal court
used to try such cases.

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Kenya: Thousands flee clashes

2001-12-06

http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/africa/newsid_1693000/1693296.stm

An estimated 3,000 people have fled fighting in the Nairobi slum of Kibera after two days of clashes over rent leave at least seven dead.

MALI-RWANDA: Mali police arrest genocide suspect

2001-12-06

http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=17134&SelectRegion=Great_Lakes&SelectCountry=MALI-RWANDA

Malian police arrested genocide suspect Paul Bisengimana on Tuesday at the request of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), the organisation's spokesman Kingsley Moghalu told Internews in Arusha, Tanzania.

NAMIBIA: Nujoma's departure a challenge for SWAPO

2001-12-06

http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=16685

Political analysts and commentators have hailed President Sam Nujoma's decision not to stand for re-election in 2004 as positive for his ruling party, SWAPO, for Namibia and for the southern African region.

Nigeria: Living on death row

2001-12-06

http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/africa/newsid_1694000/1694027.stm

In the northern Nigerian state of Sokoto, a woman is awaiting the outcome of an appeal against a conviction for adultery by an Islamic, or Sharia, court. If the appeal fails, Safiyatu Huseini will be stoned to death.

Senegal: Report on Implementation of Rome Statute

2001-12-06

http://www.lchr.org/IJP/inl.htm

The Organisation Nationale des Droits de l’Homme (ONDH) organized a highly successful conference on the implementation of the Rome Statute into Senegalese law on October 23-26, 2001. This conference was organized in collaboration with the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights (LCHR) and the Fédération Internationale des Droits de l’Homme (FIDH) and took place with the support of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Canada and the assistance of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Final Report is available for download.

South Africa: 'Underhand' means used in evictions

2001-12-06

http://www.bday.co.za/bday/content/direct/1,3523,979916-6099-0,00.html

Farmers have come under harsh criticism at the Land Tenure conference for allegedly using guerrilla tactics to dodge new laws and for evicting workers to sidestep legislation.
Business Day 29/11/01

Underhand' means used in evictions

Farmers said to be evading legislation
DURBAN Farmers came under harsh criticism at the Land Tenure conference
yesterday for allegedly using guerrilla tactics to dodge new laws and for
evicting workers to sidestep legislation.

The recent Labour Tenants Act and the Extension of Security of Tenure Act
have secured specific rights for farm workers, including the right not to be
arbitrarily evicted.

Essentially the legislation regulates the relationship between landowners
and tenants on agricultural land, prevents illegal evictions and makes
provision for the acquisition of land.

However, Landless Peoples' Movement representative Mangaliso Kubheka
yesterday accused farmers of "using every trick in the book" to find
loopholes in the legislation.

"The landowners, realising their powers were (being) tampered with, started
evicting farm occupiers.

"They used different strategies from ending employment, (to) converting
their farms into game reserves or tourism ventures forcing occupiers to
reduce their livestock, employing private security guards to intimidate
occupiers ... and denying access to clean water," he said.

He also accused the farmers of employing illegal immigrants and then calling
the police to have them arrested when the time came to pay them.

Kubheka said given the cuts in Legal Aid Board resources and many lawyers'
reluctance to work for poor clients in remote areas, even the limited rights
of farm occupiers could not be defended.

The state-funded Legal Aid Board pays lawyers for helping
financially-strapped clients, but it has also felt the economic pinch.

Agri SA deputy president Lourie Bosman admitted farmers have become
increasingly reluctant to house people on their farms. The implementation of
legislation that formally gives rights to farm occupiers or dwellers has
left many farmers feeling "threatened by not having control over their own
property".

However, his proposal that workers be housed in agri-villages outside the
farms or in the local rural towns where they can become property owners was
rejected by conference delegates as being "akin to creating farm worker
concentration camps".

Women on Farms director Rita Edwards said farmers can reduce their labour
commitments by downgrading their force from permanent farm workers to
temporary contractors.

A recent labour department survey found more than 50% of farm dwellers want
to remain on the farms. This is despite farmers negotiating with local
authorities for land in the townships, that will enable them to use
government housing subsidies to move workers off the farms.

About 50 Landless Peoples' Movement representatives picketed at the
conference opening on Monday, claiming Land Affairs Minister Thoko Didiza
had reneged on promises to hold a national land summit before the end of the
year.

Opinion & Analysis: Page 11Comment: Page 11


Nov 29 2001 12:00:00:000AM Nicola Jenvey

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South Africa: Former first lady murdered

2001-12-06

http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/africa/newsid_1693000/1693367.stm

The ex-wife of former South African President FW de Klerk has been brutally murdered in her luxury Cape Town flat.

South Africa: Sentencing of Dog Unit members

More should be held accountable

2001-12-06

http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/rights/4570

The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation welcomes the prison sentences imposed on the four members of the North East Rand Dog Unit for the brutal canine torture of 3 Mozambicans. But while the four policemen have been sentenced to imprisonment what is very clear is that not all of those who were complicit in this act of savagery have yet been held accountable.
Chief instructor Schraader and commander, Van Zyl should also be held accountable

The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation welcomes the prison sentences imposed on the four members of the North East Rand Dog Unit for the brutal canine torture of 3 Mozambicans.

But while the four policemen have been sentenced to imprisonment what is very clear is that not all of those who were complicit in this act of savagery have yet been held accountable. While two policemen, Loubser and Giotto, are still to stand trial in June next year, what is of serious concern, is that no indication has as yet been given by the SAPS, National Prosecuting Authority, or ICD, that further steps are to be taken against senior members of the North East Rand Dog Unit who have been implicated

According to evidence from one of the convicted policemen, Sergeant Smith, requests for the ‘training’ of police dogs were made on a regular basis. Smith specifically stated in court that he had been requested by chief instructor Ben Schraader to ‘assist’ with the dog in question, that it was clear to him what Shraader meant by this, and that this request was ‘neither unusual nor strange’ as requests of this nature were made ‘from time to time’.

In line with of the Constitutional provision stating that ‘No member of any security service may obey a manifestly illegal order’ (Section 199(6)) the allegation by the members concerned that they were instructed to carry out the ‘training exercise’ cannot be regarded as a mitigating factor. Nevertheless this should not be taken to mean that others who share complicity should not be held responsible.

The allegation made in court that the four SAPS members indicated that they were requested by their chief instructor, Ben Shraader, to conduct the training exercise, and that the chief instructor in question had full knowledge of what this would involve, should therefore be taken exceptionally seriously and further prosecutorial action should be seriously considered. Regardless of whether prosecutorial steps are taken there should at the very least be a disciplinary investigation conducted with a view to possible disciplinary steps.

Furthermore the evidence by the accused men’s former commander, Superintendent Johannes van Zyl, that he knew nothing about the practises should also not exempt him from disciplinary action within the SAPS. Even if one is to give Van Zyl the benefit of the doubt and accept that he indeed knew nothing, the fact that members of his own unit can allege that such practises were widespread suggests that, at the very least, he was negligent in exercising proper authority over, and discipline within, the unit.

This incident is a very clear case where the principle of accountability of police commanders for the actions of their subordinates to be established. Police commanders must be expected to show that they took full steps to uphold the law and proper standards of conduct amongst their members.

If we are to have professional standards of policing in South Africa then claims of ‘not knowing’ by senior police or other officials can no longer be accepted as a defence against being held accountable.

Issued by: David Bruce, Senior Researcher, CSVR.

For further comment from CSVR on the issue please contact any of the following CSVR staff members (011) 403-5650

- David Bruce - ext. 152
- Gareth Newham - ext. 123 or phone 082 538 5045
- Sibusiso Ntuli - ext. 138 or phone 082 562 9035

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SOUTHERN AFRICA: Flaws in democracy

2001-12-06

http://www.mg.co.za/mg/za/archive/2001dec/features/03dec-africa.html

Southern African states show a blatant lack of democratic awareness, says Henning Melber in the Mail & Guardian.

Tanzania: Groups rally against crackdown

2001-12-06

http://www.mg.co.za/mg/za/archive/2001nov/features/29nov-tanzania.html

US-based groups have voiced concern over reports that Tanzanian police searched offices and homes of lawyers pressing for an international probe of alleged killings at a Canadian-invested gold mine in the East African country.

Tanzania: Protest Government Attack on Activists

2001-12-06

http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/rights/4569

The Tanzanian police have arrested two men and issued a warrant for the arrest of the third who have been pressing for an international investigation of allegations of forcible evictions and killings at Bulyanhulu in Tanzania in August of 1996. This alert calls for protests to the World Bank and the Tanzanian government.
Source: ATTAC e-mail newsletter via Mike Sansom
African Initiatives

6- Alert


Protest Tanzanian Government Attack on Activists Investigating Murders

at World Bank-Supported Gold Mine

[based on information provided by MiningWatch Canada, Center for

International Environmental Law (U.S.), Corner House (U.K.) and

Bretton Woods Project (U.K.)]

The Tanzanian police on Saturday arrested two men and issued a warrant

for the arrest of the third who have been pressing for an

international investigation of allegations of forcible evictions and

killings at Bulyanhulu in Tanzania in August of 1996. This alert calls

for protests to the World Bank and the Tanzanian government.

The mine is insured by the Multilateral Insurance Guaranty Agency

(MIGA), a branch of the World Bank Group which provides "political

risk insurance" to corporations. MIGA has itself been the subject of a

shut-down campaign waged by Friends of the Earth, the 50 Years Is

Enough Network, and others (the U.S. Congress is expected to vote soon

on a bill that would cut all U.S. funding for the Agency). The

attitude of MIGA management in this case -- total support for Barrick

Gold's denial of any wrongdoing and opposition to a full

investigation -- illustrates the Agency's role as a publicly-supported

advocate for corporate interests at the expense of the very people the

World Bank claims to prioritize.

On Saturday November 24th, Mr. Rugemeleza Nshala, President of the

Lawyers' Environmental Action Team (LEAT), and Augustine Mrema, the

National Chairman of the Tanzanian Labour Party, were taken from their

homes and charged with sedition. A warrant has been issued for the

arrest of LEAT lawyer Tundu Lissu, who is out of the country.

As of the time of writing, Mr. Rugemeleza has been freed on bail, but

must report daily to a police station. Mr. Mrema is under house arrest

in hospital. The police also searched -- ransacked, really -- the

homes of all three. In what would appear to be an infringement of

lawyer-client privilege, the police have apparently seized evidence

given to LEAT by its clients the families of the small scale miners.

BACKGROUND

LEAT is a Tanzanian NGO which has been actively investigating the

alleged killing of at least 62 gold miners, illegal evictions and

destruction of livelihoods when the Bulyanhulu site was cleared of

artisanal miners in August 1996. Reports indicate that anywhere from

30,000 to 40,000 small scale miners and their families were forcibly

evicted at that time. Attorney Lissu alleges that the evictions were

done precipitously, in defiance of a High Court injunction and with a

great deal of violence, causing the 62 deaths.

The company that claimed the mining concessions in the area at the

time was Kahama Mining Corporation Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary

of Sutton Resources, a Canadian company. In March 1999, Barrick Gold

Corporation, based in Toronto, acquired all the Sutton shares --

including KMCL -- for $500 million. MIGA and Canada's Export

Development Corporation (EDC) cover 99.5% of the project through

political risk insurance. The sample letter to the President of the

World Bank Group (below) includes further serious concerns about

MIGA's involvement with Bulyanhulu.

KMCL, former Sutton directors and Barrick deny that any of this

happened and say that the miners were there illegally, that the

evictions were "closely supervised and closely scrutinized, and that

representatives of the police, government and the companies observed

the whole process." They say that the evacuation process was "legal,

peaceful and without incident." They do not dispute that only a few

miners received any compensation at all.

In July, Barrick Gold sent Kent Thomson (a corporate lawyer) to

Bulyanhulu to investigate on their behalf. Barrick and former Sutton

directors accuse LEAT and other NGOs in Tanzania and Canada of making

"false and scandalous claims," and have claimed they are raising the

issues to generate funding.

On September 27, 2001, MiningWatch Canada, the NGO Working Group on

the Export Development Corporation (Canada), and the Council of

Canadians held a joint press conference to publicly release a video of

the removal of small scale miners in Bulyanhulu in August 1996. The

groups called for an independent international inquiry into the nature

of the removals. The names and the pit numbers of 56 persons who LEAT

says died during the evictions were published in the Tanzanian papers

on the same day.

RECENT PUBLICITY IN TANZANIA

The raids follow wide publicity in the Tanzanian press of LEAT's

investigation of the Bulyanhulu case. On Monday, November 19th, LEAT

held a press conference in which it reiterated its call for an

international commission of inquiry to investigate the alleged

killings at Bulyanhulu in 1996.

The conference came a week after LEAT wrote to the Director of

Criminal Investigation telling him that it did not think the police

force had any moral authority to re-investigate the killings given

their alleged complicity in the crimes. It had also declined to hand

over the police videotape which it had obtained unless and until the

police provided the information it claimed was available that

disproved the allegations of the killings.

Saturday's police raids are clearly an attempt to intimidate LEAT into

silence. The arrests constitute a serious violation of Mr.

Rugemeleza's, Mr. Mraeme's and Mr. Lissu's human rights and we join

LEAT in urging that the Government of Tanzania takes immediate steps

to drop the charges.

LEAT has urgently requested international solidarity, asking all to

press the demands that all charges against Mr. Nshala, Mr. Lissu, Mr.

Mrema and all others arrested in relation to this case be dropped

immediately, that LEAT's legal status be protected, and that an

independent commission of inquiry into the Bulyanhulu allegations be

set up immediately.

Below are two sample letters, one to World Bank President James

Wolfensohn, and the other to the Tanzanian Embassy (we have included

the address and fax for the embassy in the U.S. in our letter, with

addresses for the U.K. and Canada following). Please take action ASAP.

James Wolfensohn, President The World Bank Group 1818 H Street, NW

Washington, DC 20433 Fax: 202/522-0355

Dear Mr. Wolfensohn,

RE: Bulyanhulu Gold Mine, Tanzania: Arrest of LEAT lawyer

I wish to express my grave concern at the arrest on Saturday night of

Mr. Rugemeleza Nshala, President of the Lawyers' Environmental Action

Team (LEAT) and of Mr. Augustine Mrema, Chairman of the Tanzanian

Labor Party. LEAT is a Tanzanian NGO which has been actively

investigating allegations of widespread human rights abuses associated

with the MIGA-backed Bulyanhulu Gold Mine in Tanzania. Specifically,

LEAT has been investigating allegations of mass killings, illegal

evictions and destruction of livelihoods, when the site was cleared of

artisanal miners in August 1996. I understand that Mr. Nshala has

been released on bail but is required to report daily to the Dar es

Salaam Central Police Station. I also understand that he is facing

sedition charges. The police also searched the house of Mr. Tundu

Lissu, a lawyer with LEAT who has been speaking on this matter

internationally, including in Washington with MIGA staff. All

indications are that the police would have arrested Mr. Lissu had he

been in the country. In the course of these raids, the police

reportedly seized evidence given to LEAT by its clients - the families

of the small-scale miners.

The arrests and raids follow LEAT's recent efforts on the Bulyanhulu

case. Two weeks ago, LEAT wrote to the Director of Criminal

Investigation, expressing its view that the police did not have any

moral authority to re-investigate the killings, given their alleged

complicity in the crimes. LEAT also declined to hand over the police

videotape of the events that it had obtained, until the police

provided the information they claimed disproved the allegations of the

killings.

Last Monday (November 19th), LEAT held a press conference in which it

reiterated its call for an international commission of inquiry to

investigate the alleged killings at Bulyanhulu, a call that has

received support from respected non-governmental organizations around

the world.

The arrest of Mr. Rugemeleza raises further serious doubts about

MIGA's involvement in the project. LEAT and other NGOs have already

drawn MIGA's attention to apparent major failures in the application

of MIGA's due diligence procedures with respect to Bulyanhulu.

Although the clearances and alleged killings being investigated by

LEAT took place prior to MIGA's direct involvement, ownership of the

land from which, according to local sources, as many as 600,000

artisanal miners were evicted was disputed and a court injunction was

in place forbidding the evictions. No compensation or alternative

resettlement of the artisanal miners was provided. As such, the

evictions appear to have been in direct contravention of MIGA policies

as well as with the laws of Tanzania. Indeed, there is thus a strong

case that MIGA's resettlement policies should have been applied to the

project since those who had been evicted still had a claim to the land

at the time that MIGA became involved. MIGA not only failed to apply

its resettlement policies but also appears to have taken at face value

claims by the company that the evictions were "peaceful". Evidence

available at the time directly challenged this view and a MIGA

official has since admitted in an email that the evictions were

"forceful" and "swift".

I join LEAT in demanding that all charges against Mr. Nshala, Mr.

Lissu, Mr. Mrema and all others arrested in relation to this case be

dropped, that the NGO status of LEAT be protected, and that an

independent commission of inquiry into the Bulyanhulu allegations be

set up immediately.

The police raid appears to be an attempt to intimidate LEAT and other

proponents of the commission of inquiry into silence. The arrest and

raids appear to constitute a serious violation of the fundamental

human right to free speech, a free press, and to unfettered

participation in the political process. Given that they relate

directly to LEAT's investigation of a MIGA-backed project, I believe

that the World Bank should intervene with the Tanzanian authorities. I

ask that you, as President of the World Bank Group and MIGA, use your

office to ensure that Mr. Rugemeleza's, Mr. Lissu's and the others'

human rights are protected and that LEAT's right to investigate the

Bulyanhulu case - and to publicize its findings - is ensured.

Sincerely,

Ambassador Mustafa S. Nyang'anyi Embassy of Tanzania 2139 R Street,

N.W. Washington, DC 20008 Fax: (202) 797-7408

Dear Ambassador Nyang'anyi:

RE: Bulyanhulu Gold Mine: Arrest of LEAT lawyer

I wish to express my grave concern at the arrest on Saturday night of

Mr. Rugemeleza Nshala, President of the Lawyers' Environmental Action

Team (LEAT) and of Mr. Augustine Mrema, Chairman of the Tanzanian

Labor Party. LEAT is a Tanzanian NGO which has been actively

investigating allegations of widespread human rights abuses associated

with the MIGA-backed Bulyanhulu Gold Mine in Tanzania. Specifically,

LEAT has been investigating allegations of mass killings, illegal

evictions and destruction of livelihoods, when the site was cleared of

artisanal miners in August 1996. I understand that Mr. Nshala has

been released on bail but is required to report daily to the Dar es

Salaam Central Police Station. I also understand that he is facing

sedition charges. The police also searched the house of Mr. Tundu

Lissu, a lawyer with LEAT who has been speaking on this matter

internationally. All indications are that the police would have

arrested Mr. Lissu had he been in the country. In the course of these

raids, the police reportedly seized evidence given to LEAT by its

clients - the families of the small-scale miners.

The arrests and raids follow LEAT's recent efforts on the Bulyanhulu

case. Two weeks ago, LEAT wrote to the Director of Criminal

Investigation, expressing its view that the police did not have any

moral authority to re-investigate the killings, given their alleged

complicity in the crimes. LEAT also declined to hand over the police

videotape of the events that it had obtained, until the police

provided the information they claimed disproved the allegations of the

killings.

Last Monday (November 19th), LEAT held a press conference in which it

reiterated its call for an international commission of inquiry to

investigate the alleged killings at Bulyanhulu, a call that has

received support from respected non-governmental organizations around

the world.

I join LEAT in demanding that all charges against Mr. Nshala, Mr.

Lissu, Mr. Mrema and all others arrested in relation to this case be

dropped, that the NGO status of LEAT be protected, and that an

independent commission of inquiry into the Bulyanhulu allegations be

set up immediately.

The police raid appears to be an attempt to intimidate LEAT and other

proponents of the commission of inquiry into silence. The arrest and

raids appear to constitute a serious violation of the fundamental

human right to free speech, a free press, and to unfettered

participation in the political process. I ask that you convey to the

Tanzanian government my demand that Mr. Rugemeleza's, Mr. Lissu's and

the others' human rights are protected and that LEAT's right to

investigate the Bulyanhulu case - and to publicize its findings - is

ensured.

Sincerely,

Tanzanian High Commissioner (Ambassador) in the U.K.: H.E. Ambassador

M. P. Kaducha Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania 43, Hertford

Street, London W1J 7DB Fax: 0207 491 9321

Tanzanian High Commissioner (Ambassador) in Canada: Dr. Ben Moses High

Commissioner to Canada United Republic of Tanzania 50 Range Road

Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8J4

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US: White House press release on new justice bill

2001-12-06

http://www.usnewswire.com/topnews/Current_Releases/1128-148.html

the White House has issued a press release on President Bush's signing of the Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary appropriations bill in which the Craig Amendment was added: "Section 630 prohibits the use of appropriated funds for cooperation with, or assistance or other support to, the International Criminal Court (ICC) or its Preparatory Commission."
White House press release on HR 2500 (including Craig
Amendment)


the White House has issued a press release on President Bush's signing
of HR 2500 into law. this is the Commerce, Justice, State, and
Judiciary appropriations bill in which the Craig Amendment was added.
the second-to-last & last paragraphs contain specific mention of the
Craig Amendment:

"Section 630 prohibits the use of appropriated funds for
cooperation with, or assistance or other support to, the
International Criminal Court (ICC) or its Preparatory Commission.
While section 630 clearly reflects that the Congress agrees with my
Administration that it is not in the interests of the United States
to become a party to the ICC treaty, I must note that this
provision must be applied consistent with my constitutional
authority in the area of foreign affairs, which, among other
things, will enable me to take actions to protect U.S. nationals
from the purported jurisdiction of the treaty.

In addition, several other provisions of the Act
unconstitutionally constrain my authority regarding the conduct of
diplomacy and my authority as Commander in Chief. I will apply
these provisions consistent with my constitutional
responsibilities."

the full statement is online here:
http://www.usnewswire.com/topnews/Current_Releases/1128-148.html

W. Lim
Vice Chair
ISC-ICC


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Zimbabwe: Court backs Mugabe land reforms

2001-12-06

http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/africa/newsid_1691000/1691357.stm

Zimbabwe's Supreme Court has ruled that President Robert Mugabe's land reform programme complies with the constitution.

Zimbabwe: Electoral Amendments

2001-12-06

http://www.zwnews.com/issuefull.cfm?ArticleID=3145

Amendments to the Electoral Act - intended to disenfranchise as many potential opposition supporters as possible - will give a legal basis for rigging of the ballot.

Zimbabwe: New challenge to Mugabe

2001-12-06

http://www.zwnews.com/issuefull.cfm?ArticleID=3141

Civil rights activists in Zimbabwe have threatened to launch a campaign of civil disobedience in January unless the government implements political reforms and ensures next year's presidential election is free and fair.

2002 UN Commission on Human Rights

2001-12-06

http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/refugees/4590

The fifty-eighth session of the UN Commission on Human Rights will be be held from 18 March to 26 April 2002 in Geneva. The International Catholic Commission on Migration and December 18 encourage all ECOSOC accredited NGOs to prepare a written statement on the human rights of migrants from their own perspective. Written statements submitted by NGOs and government delegations are issued as UN documents and made available as such to member and observer governments and NGO participants.
2002 UN Commission on Human Rights

It is time again to think about the fifty-eighth session of the UN Commission on Human Rights to be held from 18 March to 26 April 2002 in Geneva.
As NGOs are often invited to read their oral statements late at night before an empty room, the International Catholic Commission on Migration and December 18 encourage all ECOSOC accredited NGOs to prepare a written statement on the human rights of migrants from their own perspective. Written statements submitted by NGOs and government delegations are issued as UN documents and made available as such to member and observer governments and NGO participants. Written statements submitted by NGOs should be sent to Mr. Mika Kanervavuori, 1-050 (PW), UNOG, CH-1211 Geneva 10 (Tel.: (41 22) 917 94 31 Fax: (41 22) 917 90 11; E-mail address: mkanervavuori.hchr@unog.ch as soon as possible, and in any case before 15 January 2002. Organizations are encouraged, if possible, to provide the UN CHR Secretariat with the text of their statements in the different working languages of the United Nations (English, French and Spanish) on diskettes or by e-mail (mkanervavuori.hchr@unog.ch). The maximum length of written statements is 2,000 words for NGOs in general consultative status and 1,500 words for NGOs in special consultative status and for NGOs on the Roster. See NGO information note on the HCHR website:
http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu2/2/58chr/58main.htm
If your organisation is planning to write a written statement, please let us know before December 1st at info@december18.net

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CENTRAL & EASTERN AFRICA: US aid body appeals for more help for refugees

2001-12-06

http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=16997

The US Committee for Refugees has recommended measures designed to boost aid for refugees worldwide, especially in Africa.

INTERNATIONAL MIGRANT'S DAY

18 December

2001-12-06

http://www.december18.net/IMD.htm

International Migrant's Day was finally proclaimed on December 4th, 2000. first of all an opportunity to recognize the contributions made by millions of migrants to the economies and well being of their host and home countries, and to promote respect for their basic human rights. Dignity and respect is the motto of this year's celebrations. We encourage non-governmental organisations - including yours - to join the global solidarity movement for the promotion and protection of the rights of migrants and to use of the International Migrant's Day to highlight publicly the contributions made by migrants.

KENYA-SUDAN: UN official calls for refugee law

2001-12-06

http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=17150

UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees Mary Ann Wyrsch on Tuesday stressed the need for the Kenyan government to enact national refugee legislation to ensure the rights of some 218,00 refugees being housed by the east African country are upheld.

SUDAN: Interview with Francis Deng

2001-12-06

http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=17196

Francis Deng is the Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Displaced Persons. In an interview with IRIN after a recent visit to Sudan, Deng said that the government had agreed to hold a workshop which he hoped would result in a clear strategy on internal displacement.

The Return of 'Fortress Europe'?

2001-12-06

http://www.stratfor.com/home/0110312230.htm

Evidence of terror cells active throughout Europe is strengthening the position of anti-immigration advocates throughout the Continent. This will lead to greater calls to tighten immigration policies and restrict the free movement of labor. But such policies would have negative implications for long-term European growth and integration.

trafficking of humans

December 18 web site Update

2001-12-06

http://www.december18.net/traffickingconventions.htm

A special page on trafficking of humans has been added to the December 18 website. It provides you with links to international and regional instruments and to various documents from governmental, multilateral and non governmental sources.

Botswana: Social Democratic Party accuses BDP of nepotism

2001-12-06

http://www.transparency.org/cgi-bin/dcn-read.pl?citID=15236

Botswana Social Democratic Party (BSDP) has accused the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) of practising nepotism, corruption and favouritism. BSDP says under the BDP government, jobs are offered on partisan lines with key positions in the civil service going to BDP favourites.

Kenya: New Bill Planned to Target Cheating Lawyers

2001-12-06

http://allafrica.com/stories/200112030651.html

A Bill designed to deal with cheating lawyers is being drafted, the Attorney-General has said.

Sierre Leone: 7-Man Committee Visits Anti - Corruption Commission

2001-12-06

http://allafrica.com/stories/200111280855.html

A 7-man Advisory Committee of the Anti Corruption Commission last Friday paid an introductory visit to the Commission's headquarters 3 Gloucester Street in Freetown.

South Africa: Justice Group Wants Corruption Bill Fast

2001-12-06

http://allafrica.com/stories/200112040149.html

Parliament's justice committee has become the first of the seven to wrap up its work on the arms procurement programme, and has recommended introducing the Prevention of Corruption Bill in Parliament urgently to close the loopholes identified in the arms programme report.

South Africa: New safety strategy to tackle problem of corruption

2001-12-06

http://www.transparency.org/cgi-bin/dcn-read.pl?citID=15233

Transport minister says that the problems of inefficiency, fraud and corruption should be addressed immediately.

Zambia: I'll Speak Out On Elections, Says Kaunda

2001-12-06

http://allafrica.com/stories/200111280797.html

Commenting on accusations and counter-accusations of theft and corruption between FDD and MMD leaders in recent weeks, Dr. Kaunda has said he will speak out on all those that are vying for public offices during the forthcoming presidential and general elections.

4-Year Global Review of Structural Adjustment

2001-12-06

http://www.saprin.org/news_updates.htm

Thousands of civil-society organizations have completed a major multi-country assessment with the World Bank of the impact of the economic adjustment policies of the Bank and the International Monetary Fund on local populations in the developing world. The results, summarized in a 25-page report, The Policy Roots of Economic Crisis and Poverty, show a systematic weakening of the productive capacity of the countries implementing Bank policies and the inability of these countries to generate productive employment at a living wage. Poverty has been further deepened by the inability of the poor to access essential services at affordable rates.

MALAWI: IRIN Focus on land reform proposals

2001-12-06

http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=17174

Recently released government land reform proposals, which prohibit the foreign ownership of land, have received a cautious welcome in Malawi.

Market Cure Proposed For Third World's Battered Farmers

2001-12-06

http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/oneworld/20011204/wl/market_cure_proposed_for_third_world_s_battered_farmers_1.html

Third World farmers suffering from falling commodity prices are set to be offered a new international scheme to shield them from financial collapse.

South Africa: Commercialising Solid Waste Management

2001-12-06

http://qsilver.queensu.ca/~mspadmin/

The collection of household refuse - or the lack thereof - is one of the most powerful visual benchmarks of inequality in South Africa. Municipal governments in South Africa have been turning increasingly to commercialisation (i.e., privatisation, outsourcing, corporatisation) as a way of addressing this refuse collection backlog. Why this has happened, and how successful it has been at addressing the problem, are the subjects of the two papers in this collection.

South Africa: The Electricity Crisis in Soweto

2001-12-06

http://qsilver.queensu.ca/~mspadmin/

The efforts to expand access to electricity by the ANC has been undermined by its lack of affordability. Self-imposed reductions of electricity usage, combined with aggressive cut-offs by Eskom for nonpayment of bills, has meant that tens of thousands of low-income households are without the electricity they need, with dire consequences for public health and safety and poverty alleviation. This report provides the first detailed case study of access and affordability to electricity in the township of Soweto, in Johannesburg.

AIDS: Issues of Development

2001-12-06

http://www.aidschannel.org/insights/guest_columnist/kaunda-december-2001.shtml

Now the new Millennium is fully underway, we must face the full calamity and repercussions of AIDS. The fight ahead is nothing short of a war, says Dr. Kenneth Kaunda.

Digging deep

new dimensions of HIV prevention in southern Africa's mines

2001-12-06

http://www.id21.org/health/h5cc1g1.html

Labour migration plays an important role in HIV transmission, particularly in the mining industry in eastern and southern Africa. HIV prevalence is around 30 percent amongst South African gold miners. Improved strategies for HIV prevention are obviously needed - is it time for a new approach?

ETHIOPIA: Opposition criticises government AIDS programme

2001-12-06

http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=17139

Opposition political parties have strongly criticised the government's HIV/AIDS programme labelling it ineffective and calling on the government to declare a state of emergency as the only way to combat the spread of the disease.

HIV/AIDS fund flops

2001-12-06

http://www.christian-aid.org.uk/news/media/pressrel/011130p.htm

In June the Global AIDS and Health Fund was launched with great fanfare. The fund should have been up and running by now, but six months on, the $10bn target proposed by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan stands at just $1.5bn. Administrative structures are not in place and no money has been disbursed. Since the fund was announced, it's estimated 1.5 million people - equivalent to almost the entire population of Northern Ireland - will have died from AIDS. Among them will be over a quarter of a million children.

HIV/AIDS Network Launches a Search Engine

2001-12-06

http://www2.womensnet.org.za/news/show.cfm?news_id=767

The HIV/AIDS Search Engine is a tool for searching the internet for news on medications, treatments and vaccines. People can log in privately and chat with a counselor or get answers to questions from an online forum. Users can search through links using major search engines and news headlines sites. This online service is particularly targeted at rural locations where HIV/AIDS information and support is limited.

HIV/AIDS: World Bank Appoints New Global Adviser

2001-12-06

http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/hivaids/4560

The World Bank has announced the appointment of the bank's first global HIV/AIDS adviser, charged with galvanizing bank efforts in the fight against the spread of the disease, particularly in developing countries. Medical scientist Debrework Zewdie of Ethiopia has been appointed as the bank's HIV/AIDS adviser "to make a difference in developing coun-
tries which are struggling with the social and economic ravages of HIV/AIDS, and to raise global awareness and resources to combat and prevent the disease," said bank Vice President for Human Development Jozef Ritzen.
HIV/AIDS: World Bank Appoints New Global Adviser
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Source: http://www.unfoundation.org/unwire/


As the World Bank prepares for World AIDS Day Saturday, officials
yesterday announced the appointment of the bank's first global
HIV/AIDS adviser, charged with galvanizing bank efforts in the fight
against the spread of the disease, particularly in developing coun-
tries.

Medical scientist Debrework Zewdie of Ethiopia has been appointed as
the bank's HIV/AIDS adviser "to make a difference in developing coun-
tries which are struggling with the social and economic ravages of
HIV/AIDS, and to raise global awareness and resources to combat and
prevent the disease," said bank Vice President for Human Development
Jozef Ritzen.

The bank said it is also considering disbursing an additional US$ 500
million in no-interest loans to African countries with strong na-
tional HIV/AIDS strategies, as part of the second stage of the bank's
multi-country HIV/AIDS program. An estimated 25 million of 36 million
HIV-positive people worldwide are located in Africa. The bank and the
Joint U.N. Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) estimate that approximately
US$ 3 billion is needed every year to fund basic prevention, care and
treatment programs across the continent.

"Men and AIDS" has been the theme for World AIDS Day for the past two
years, but this year's day will focus on new issues, including
UNAIDS' campaign slogan, "I care. Do you?" The campaign focuses on
the role of men -- particularly young men -- in responding to the
disease, stressing the need for them to care for themselves, their
partners and their children (World Bank release, Nov. 27).

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HIV/AIDs: World Bank to Consider Granting No-Interest Loans

2001-12-06

http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_hiv_recent_rep.cfm?dr_cat=1&show=yes&dr_DateTime=28-Nov-01#8229

The World Bank announced yesterday that it will consider granting $500 million in no-interest loans to help developing countries in Africa fight HIV/AIDS. The possible new funding was announced as the World Bank appointed Debrework Zewdie as its first global HIV/AIDS adviser.

Maternal mortality indicators in Ethiopia

do they measure up?

2001-12-06

http://www.id21.org/health/h8pb1g3.html

Maternal mortality is a major challenge to global public health. But it is difficult to measure true maternal death rates at the community level, particularly in societies where most deliveries occur at home. What is the most accurate way to estimate maternal mortality in countries with limited resources and infrastructure?

Nigeria Has At Least One Million Aids Orphans

2001-12-06

http://allafrica.com/stories/200112050208.html

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) says there were at least 2.6 million Nigerians living with HIV-AIDS and about one million children without parents as a result of the HIV scourge by the end of last year.

South Africa: 'Fatalism,' Poverty Create 'Cynicism' About Condoms Among Men

2001-12-06

http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_hiv_recent_rep.cfm?dr_cat=1&show=yes&dr_DateTime=29-Nov-01#8260

The New York Times, in a recent installment of its "Death and Denial" series about AIDS in Hlabisa, South Africa, reports that "everyone in Hlabisa has been advised to use condoms, but few do." Poverty, ignorance, "fatalism," myths and "cynicism" all play a role in residents' decisions not to use condoms. Although some men interviewed in local bars said that they may use condoms "20% to 50% of the time," they added that "[b]ecause we are Zulus, we don't believe AIDS can affect us. We see our sisters dying, but we don't believe it's AIDS. We think it's TB or pneumonia."

SOUTH AFRICA: TAC SLATES TREVOR MANUEL

2001-12-06

http://www.mg.co.za/mg/za/news.html#tac

The Treatment Action Campaign has reacted angrily to Finance Minister Trevor Manuel's claim that the debate on anti-retroviral Aids drugs is misplaced.

UN AIDS epidemic update

December 2001

2001-12-06

http://www.unaids.org/epidemic_update/report_dec01/index.html#full

At the end of 2001, an estimated 40 million people globally were living with HIV. In many parts of the developing world, the majority of new infections occur in young adults, with young women especially vulnerable. About one-third of those currently living with HIV/AIDS are aged 15–24. Most of them do not know they carry the virus. Many millions more know nothing or too little about HIV to protect themselves against it.

Angola: Thousands Expected to Surf Minefield Website

2001-12-06

http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/oneworld/20011203/wl/thousands_expected_to_surf_angolan_minefield_website_1.html

A British landmine-clearing group launched a multimedia project Monday to throw a global spotlight on how a community in Angola copes with daily life around fields littered with unexploded weapons.

Britain Urged to Act Against Sex-Slavery

2001-12-06

http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/oneworld/20011204/wl/britain_urged_to_act_against_sex-slavery_1.html

Legislation is urgently needed to help fight the growth in the sexual trafficking of women and children into Europe, the British government was told Monday.

Kenya: Sexual harassment in schools

A Panos Report

2001-12-06

http://www.oneworld.org/panos/wm_healt/Kenya_txt.htm

At Maseno University in Vihiga district, about 400 km from Nairobi in the south-west of Kenya, a third-year male student boasts about his exploits in humiliating female students. He specialises in embracing and groping women with or without their consent. Disregarding the opinion of a female student interviewed with him, who has been trying to make the point that someone touching your body without your consent amounts to harassment, he says, "Ah, Mimi ninaleseni ya kudara wanawake na kila dame anajua" ("I am licensed to embrace women and every lady knows that").

Knowledge is power

AIDS education for Ugandan schoolchildren

2001-12-06

http://www.id21.org/health/h5jw3g3.html

Comprehensive AIDS education can make pupils aware of the need to protect themselves against infection. It can also bring about gradual changes in the wider social environment, making safer sex more acceptable. But what is the best way to introduce AIDS education to schools with scarce resources and a packed curriculum?

RWANDA: UNICEF lays out humanitarian action plan for 2002

2001-12-06

http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/education/4571

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)and its partners plan to spend some US $10.9 million for humanitarian action in Rwanda during 2002, according to a UN Children's Fund report made available to IRIN on Thursday. This effort is part of a broader UNICEF goal to ensure that the rights of all children are realised, and in this way "support Rwanda's transition from emergency to long-term human development".
U N I T E D N A T I O N S
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Integrated Regional Information Network (IRIN)

RWANDA: UNICEF lays out humanitarian action plan for 2002

NAIROBI, 29 November (IRIN) - The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
and its partners plan to spend some US $10.9 million for humanitarian
action in Rwanda during 2002, according to a UN Children's Fund report
made available to IRIN on Thursday.

This effort is part of a broader UNICEF goal to ensure that the rights of
all children are realised, and in this way "support Rwanda's transition
from emergency to long-term human development".

In partnership with WFP and the Ministry of Health, the greatest amount of
the money will be spent on nutrition, one of the five major areas of
intervention outlined in UNICEF's plan. The "key action" in the
nutritional intervention, it says, will be to reduce the "serious
situation" of malnutrition among young children of whom 29 percent of
under-fives are under-weight, 43 percent stunted in growth and 7 percent
wasting. Malnutrition remains problematic, UNICEF says, and 43 percent of
Rwandan children suffer from its chronic form.

Health:

On health, UNICEF will spend some $1.8 million in a nationwide vaccination
campaign targeting all children from nine months to 15 years old. Because
it is a major cause of childhood death in the country, health experts feel
that "a one-off campaign will make a major impact" in reducing the
prevalence of measles.

Vaccination against polio forms another component of the health
intervention and will target specific areas of the country previously
little served due to their proximity with the Democratic Republic of Congo
where there is continuing fighting. Within the DRC polio immunisation is
"relatively low", thereby serving as a reservoir for the wild virus,
UNICEF says, and makes Rwanda vulnerable, due to the movement of people
between DRC and Rwanda. "It is felt that a sub-national campaign, aimed at
these vulnerable areas, is necessary," UNICEF adds.

In unstable areas, an integrated approach will be employed in ensuring
child survival. The aim is to support areas of Rwanda, affected by
instability, to move toward a more developmental approach to child
survival, UNICEF says. Therefore, focus will be on prevention of HIV
transmission from mother to child.

Water and environmental sanitation:

Water and environmental sanitation also forms an important aspect of the
plan. The objective in this sector is to provide improved water and
sanitation services in areas of instability. Apart from improving access
to safe water and sanitation, UNICEF says, this will also serve as an
entry point for developing a community-based approach to development.

Education:

Almost one-third of Rwanda's 700,000 children have limited or no access to
quality and equitable education, UNICEF says. In many conflict areas
worldwide, children have been used as combatants or in support roles. In
Rwanda, too, children need protection and learning has been recognised as
"the main preventive strategy against vulnerability, abuse and
exploitation." The focus in this effort, in Rwanda, will be on formal and
non-formal education, and the right to protection.

With the end of UNICEF's 1998-2000 non-formal educational "bridging
programme", the agency says "efforts must now aim to create an environment
conducive to the progressive realisation of children's rights, with
special attention given to the most vulnerable". During 2002, UNICEF will
support six areas of non-formal education of which "catch-up education"
for 560 children will be tested in three of Rwanda's 12 provinces.

Vulnerable children will be taught life skills and given HIV/AIDS
education to secure behavioural change towards transmission of the
disease. In addition, UNICEF's international and local partners will
implement community-based integrated projects for vulnerable children,
initially as part of the three pilot projects in Gisenyi, Kibuye and
Kigali.

UNICEF warns that continued military operations in northwest and southwest
Rwanda may result in the capture of more children among rebel fighters,
thereby increasing the pressure on child protection activities. Currently,
it says, some 300 former child soldiers are to be reintegrated into their
families and communities, "however, a lot of work will be necessary to
support the post-reintegration phase". In 2002, the programme for the
reintegration of former child soldiers will, among others, ensure that a
mechanism is in place to protect children from the time of their capture
[by government troops of villagers] to the completion of the reintegration
process.

Finally, UNICEF will engage in emergency preparedness and response
activity aimed at strengthening the use of monitoring, evaluation and
planning tools to assess, with greater accuracy, the impact of the
agency's programming and prepare the office and counterparts for possible
emergency situations.


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South Africa: Changing perceptions of HIV/Aids

2001-12-06

http://www.teacher.co.za/200112/aids1.html

Schools are teaching pupils about sex and sexual diseases in an attempt to curb the spread of HIV/Aids.

SOUTH AFRICA GETS LEFT WITH THE BILL FOR WCAR

2001-12-06

http://www.icare.to/news.html#SOUTH%20AFRICA%20GETS%20LEFT%20WITH%20THE%20BILL%20FOR%20WCAR

The anti-racism conference has cost South Afrika about 90 million rand. The International community has paid only 11,4 million rand, according to the South African newspaper The Citizen. Only Australia, New Zealand and European countries have contributed. Up till now not a single Arab or African government has shared in the costs of the UN-racismconference, held in Durban in September.

SOUTH AFRICA: APARTHEID MUSEUM OPENS

2001-12-06

http://www.mg.co.za/mg/za/news.html#apart

The new apartheid museam next to Gold Reef City in Johannesburg, is both shocking and brilliant says AFP's Jan Hennop.

WCAR: DURBAN OUTCOME REMAINS A MYSTERY

2001-12-06

http://www.icare.to/news.html#DURBAN%20OUTCOME%20REMAINS%20A%20MYSTERY

The outcome of the bitter U.N. racism conference in South Africa remains a virtual secret two months after the conclusion of the meeting. The reason: Some African governments still are trying to link development assistance to slavery.

Kenya Seeks Energy Sources as Power Firm Posts Record Loss

2001-12-06

http://ens-news.com/ens/nov2001/2001L-11-29-03.html

The government of Kenya has signed an exploration treaty with a British firm in a move that will see the world's deepest oil wells drilled off the East African coast. The deal is an attempt to expand the country's fuel supply as Kenya's public power firm announced the biggest loss in its history.

kenya: Police Break-Up Ogoni Protest

2001-12-06

http://allafrica.com/stories/200112050480.html

Police in Nigeria's southern Rivers State on Tuesday broke up a rally of the National Youth Council of Ogoni People (NYCOP) on grounds that they had not sought authorisation to hold the demonstration.

Kenya: Row On Forests Rages

2001-12-06

http://allafrica.com/stories/200112050111.html

The intended de-gazettement of 170,000 acres of forest cover will be of an unprecedented magnitude since independence, a forest organisation has said.

Tanzanian Police Raid Lawyers' Environmental Action Team

2001-12-06

http://ens.lycos.com/ens/nov2001/2001L-11-30-04.html

Tanzanian police have raided the offices of the Lawyers' Environmental Action Team (LEAT) in Dar es Salaam and searched the homes of two LEAT attorneys, according to an international association of public interest attorneys based in Eugene.

Uganda: Butamira: An Activist's Plea

2001-12-06

http://allafrica.com/stories/200112050273.html

The poor people of Butamira had for a moment thought that they could secure their future through exploiting the forest reserve but are now losing all hope. Government is determined to move them so Kakira Sugar Works could use the reserve to cultivate more sugarcane.

Water Talks Must Tackle Thorny Issues, Say Campaigners

2001-12-06

http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/oneworld/20011203/wl/water_talks_must_tackle_thorny_issues_say_campaigners_1.html

As governments meet in Bonn, Germany, this week to discuss means for conserving and managing the world's freshwater resources, nonprofit groups are warning that failure to come up with detailed plans for action will lead to "a global freshwater catastrophe."

Kenya media fears bankruptcy

2001-12-06

http://news.bbc.co.uk/low/english/world/africa/newsid_1683000/1683283.stm

Large libel damages being made against Kenya newspapers could prevent the media from working effectively, say owners and journalists.

Nigeria: Rapid Response Squad Storm Court

2001-12-06

http://www.mediachannel.org/news/today/

Members of the Lagos state security outfit- Rapid Response Squad (RRS) numbering about 50 yesterday stormed the premises of the Ikeja High Court, beat mercilessly three lawyers and assaulted 13 students of the Lagos State University for selling or buying a legal-biased, magazine - squib.

Sudan: GOVERNMENT LIFTS CENSORSHIP

2001-12-06

http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/media/4578

On 28 November 2001, the government of Sudan lifted the previously enforced censorship from 12 of the country’s daily newspapers. Four newspapers; Alwan, AlRai Al Akher, Al-Watan and the Khartoum Monitor continue to be under heavy censorship.
S V T G
Sudanese Victims of Torture Group

PRESS RELEASE: 29 November 2001

GOVERNMENT LIFTS CENSORSHIP


SVTG can confirm that on 28 November 2001, the government of Sudan lifted the previously enforced censorship from 12 of the country’s daily newspapers. Four newspapers; Alwan, AlRai Al Akher, Al-Watan and the Khartoum Monitor continue to be under heavy censorship.

Information Minister Mahdi Ibrahim met with the editors-in-chief on 28 November and informed then that on the 27 November, President Omar al-Beshir had ordered the pre-printing censorship be lifted from 12 dailies as of the 28th, while the control remained in force on four others.

Al-Watan daily failed to appear for one day last week when the security authorities ordered an article be removed and its staff, including chief editor Sidahmed Khalifa, were detained then released on bail after several hours of detention for charges of disturbing public peace and staging an unlawful march.

The Khartoum Monitor and Al Rai Al Akher dailies have been closed down several times in the past for publishing articles, which the authorities did not like, and their journalists have been constantly harassed; The Monitor's executives are still on bail facing charges of instigating hatred against the state and inciting religious and ethnic hatred.

The chief editors of the twelve papers are appealing to the President via the Ministry of information, that the lift must include all newspapers.



SVTG calls upon the Sudanese government to:

i. Immediately extend the lift of censorship to the other four daily papers – Alwan, Al Rai Al Akher, Al Watan and the Khartoum Monitor.

ii. Guarantee freedom of expression and freedom of press and publication.

iii. Ensure in all circumstances respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in accordance with international human rights standards.


SVTG is an independent non-governmental human rights organisation, for further details on this press release or any other information please contact;
The Sudanese Victims of Torture Group
Park Business Centre
Kilburn Park Rd
London NW6 5LF
UK
Tel: +44 20 76258055
Email: Osman.h@virgin.net

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The Bombing Of Al-Jazeera

2001-12-06

http://www.workingforchange.com/article.cfm?ItemID=12332

Bombing radio and TV stations is a war crime. But the United States seems to keep doing it, reports Laura Flanders.

Zimbabwe Risks Civil Conflict Without Free Press says Mbeki

2001-12-06

http://www.mediachannel.org/news/today/

The President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, warned today that civil conflict could explode in Zimbabwe if full press freedom is not ensured in the run-up to presidential elections next March.

Zimbabwe: Draconian media bill passed

2001-12-06

http://www.misanet.org/alerts/20011203.zimbabwe.1.html

The government of Zimbabwe has approved the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Bill, which seeks to regulate the operations of the media in Zimbabwe and purportedly give access to information held by public bodies.

Zimbabwe: Journalists to fight controls

2001-12-06

http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/africa/newsid_1684000/1684763.stm

Independent journalists in Zimbabwe have vowed to fight the government's plans to control the media. Under proposed legislation, a new regime of licensing journalists would disqualify foreign reporters from working in the country.

Zimbabwe: The Courage to Speak in a Silenced Land

2001-12-06

http://www.cpj.org/awards01/nyarota.html

Geoff Nyarota is the editor of The Daily News, Zimbabwe's only independent daily newspaper. Launched less than two years ago, the Harare-based paper has managed to become Zimbabwe's most influential voice despite repeated attempts by President Robert Mugabe's government to silence it, and Nyarota, has been awarded the 2002 Golden Pen of Freedom, the annual press freedom prize of the World Association of Newspapers.

SOUTH AFRICA: financial services

2001-12-06

http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/advocacy/4604

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BURUNDI: Army silent on casualties in push against rebels

2001-12-06

http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=16956

Although the army said it could not yet give an accurate casualty figure in its drive to flush out rebels from a forest near the capital, Bujumbura, news organisations have reported at least 100 rebels and 30 government troops killed since the operation began nine days ago.

CAR: opposition rejects peacekeepers

2001-12-06

http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/africa/newsid_1694000/1694166.stm

Opposition parties in the Central African Republic (CAR) have rejected a plan to send a regional peacekeeping force to the country.

CAR: TALKS TO EASE CONFLICT

2001-12-06

http://www.mg.co.za/mg/za/archive/2001nov/features/29nov-car.html

A summit aimed at resolving the crisis in the Central African Republic (CAR) will be held this month in Khartoum, Sudan, according to the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

DJIBOUTI: German troops to set up camp

2001-12-06

http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=16960

A German military delegation arrived in Djibouti on Sunday for talks with top Djibouti officials, a senior government official told IRIN on Tuesday. He said the 17 member military delegation was in the country to "set up a base camp for German naval forces participating in the fight against global terrorism". The Germans are part of a group of nine nations patrolling the Indian Ocean from Oman to Somalia, looking for suspected terrorists.

EAST AFRICA: Small arms exacerbating regional insecurity

2001-12-06

http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=16720

Rogue soldiers from the Ugandan army and the rebel Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) are behind the sale of much of the arms and ammunition that contribute to the instability in Uganda, particularly in the eastern subregion of Karamoja, according to a report from the indigenous nongovernmental organisation Action for the Development of Local Communities (ADOL).

GUINEA-BISSAU: concern over reported coup attempt

2001-12-06

http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=17192

The United States and Cape Verde on Tuesday, expressed concern over the announcement by Guinea-Bissau that it foiled an attempted coup on Sunday, and arrested suspected plotters.

NAMIBIA: FOOD SHORTAGES ANTICIPATED

2001-12-06

http://www.mg.co.za/mg/za/archive/2001dec/features/04dec-namibia.html

The World Food Programme has warned of possible breaks in the food pipeline in Namibia in January if it does not secure donor funding soon.

RWANDA: Number of vulnerable households down almost 50%

2001-12-06

http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=17126

The number of vulnerable Rwandans without proper shelter has dropped by almost 50 percent since 1999, a survey by the Ministry of Human Settlement has shown.

Somalia: Deepening Political Impasse in Puntland

2001-12-06

http://allafrica.com/stories/200112050112.html

Traditional elders of the self-declared autonomous region of Puntland, northeastern Somalia, have so far been unable to resolve the political impasse in Garowe, the regional capital, local sources told IRIN on Wednesday.

SOMALIA: On the verge of economic collapse

2001-12-06

http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=16958

Somalia is on the verge of an economic collapse unparalleled in modern history, the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia said on Monday.

SOMALIA: UNHCR official says agency is prepared for refugee exodus

2001-12-06

http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=17143

The Deputy High Commissioner of the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) has said that in the event that the United States launches any attacks on Somalia as part of its war on terrorism, the agency has developed contingency plans for coping with any resultant refugee exodus.

Zimbabwe: Mbeki is urged to get tough

2001-12-06

http://ens-news.com/ens/nov2001/2001L-11-29-03.html

President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa sought to distance himself from the worsening situation in Zimbabwe yesterday when his spokesmen suggested that he had toughened his attitude towards President Robert Mugabe.

Zimbabwe: Sanctions loom for Mugabe

2001-12-06

http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/africa/newsid_1693000/1693150.stm

The United States House of Representatives has passed legislation which urges President George W Bush to impose targeted sanctions on Zimbabwe's leadership.

Alternatives to Microsoft - discussion on TechSoup

2001-12-06

http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/internet/4600

Ask your questions here this week! The hosts of this event, Greg Beuthin (CompuMentor's Technology Consultant and TechSoup's Hardware guide), Joe Cancilla (TechSoup's Content Developer and Open Source guide), and Michael Schrecker (CompuMentor's Technology Consultant and Systems Administrator) will discuss the alternatives to the Windows operating system.
From December 3rd-7th, ideas like these will be explored:

* What are the benefits of using alternative software?
* Is it difficult to work within an alternative operating system?
* Should your organization go with Mac, PC, or both?
* Is Mac OS X appropriate for nonprofits? What is the future of Mac anyway?
* What is Linux and how do you get it?
* What options are there for Mac databases beyond Filemaker?

Though alternative software products don't get the attention they deserve, they can often save money and may be a better match for your
organisation. Join the discussion in the TechSoup Community.

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BLOGGING ICANN

2001-12-06

http://www.lextext.com/icann/

This web site is a blog (weblog) - one person's take on the proceedings of the Internet Corporation on Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). It features downloadable .mp3 files of meetings, etc. Visitors to the site may submit items, read commentary, link to other ICANN web sites and take part in online discussion.

EFFECTIVE HIV/AIDS COMMUNICATION?

2001-12-06

http://www.comminit.com/roundtable2/

There is considerable debate and enquiry concerning the most effective communication strategies for addressing HIV/AIDS issues. James Deane, Executive Director of The Panos Institute, prepared a background paper on this theme for the recent Communication for Development Roundtable held in Managua, Nicaragua, Nov 26 - 28 2001, and hosted by UNFPA. Go to the web site to participate and contribute.

GOLDSTUCK SURVEY IDENTIFIES INTERNET NOMADS AS FREE MAIL USERS

2001-12-06

http://www.balancingact-africa.com/news/current1.html#news roundup

The nomadic nature of many South African Internet users has sparked a boom in the use of free web-based e-mail services, a new research study reveals. According to "The Goldstuck Report: Web Free-Mail in South Africa", more than half a million free web-based e-mail accounts are in active use in this country.

ItrainOnline launches: resources for learning and training

2001-12-06

http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/internet/4602

Six international organisations have joined forces to create ItrainOnline, a technology resource centre for people who want to learn how to use the Internet effectively for social justice and sustainable development.
ItrainOnline

The World Wide Web offers many Internet-related training materials. However,
it is often difficult to find relevant, high-quality resources developed by
and for NGOs, development organizations, and other civil society groups.

ItrainOnline responds to the need to bring such resources together in one
place - an interactive multilingual website containing the best and most
relevant computer and Internet training content. Topics covered range from
computer and Internet basics to more advanced subjects such as building
online communities and incorporating audio and video into websites. The site
also includes training events and educational resources for Internet
trainers.

ItrainOnline launches in English and Spanish with other languages to be
rolled out in 2002. Resources will also be added on information and
communications technologies (ICTs) other than the Internet as the site
develops. The majority of the content has been developed by people working
in development for people working in development.

ItrainOnline is a continuing initiative of the following organizations, all
contributing particular expertise and experience in computer and Internet
training in the South:
a.. The Association for Progressive Communications (APC)
b.. Bellanet International Secretariat
c.. International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD)
d.. The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
e.. The International Network for the Availability of Scientific
Publications (INASP)
f.. OneWorld

By pooling energies and resources, the partners in ItrainOnline reduce
duplication, learn from each other, and focus their Internet training
investments for greater impact.

The founding organizations invite others to contribute their materials so
that civil society and development organizations can increase the impact of
their work through the effective use of ICTs. ItrainOnline partners share a
commitment to free and open sharing of knowledge in the fight to end world
poverty, create a global sustainable future and ensure human rights for all.

For more information contact:
Glen Tarman, OneWorld publicity manager
Tel: +44 (0)20 7735 2100 Email: media@oneworld.net
OR
Ann Tothill, Project Coordinator (Online Resource Centre), APC - The
Association for Progressive Communications
Tel: +27 12 998 2064 Email: AATothill@apc.org

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KENYA: PRIVATISATION, TELKOM AND ICT POLICY

2001-12-06

http://www.balancingact-africa.com/news/current1.html#headline

Kenya’s government has halted the privatisation process of Telkom, its key asset. Despite widespread government corruption, a severe economic downturn, high crime and the lack of a clearly articulated ICT policy, Kenya has already become one of Africa’s larger middle league players in connectivity terms. But will things change and let real growth occur?, asks Russell Southwood after a recent visit.

Scidev.net launched

2001-12-06

http://www.scidev.net

The first global website dedicated to both reporting on and discussing the role of science and technology in meeting the needs of developing countries will be launched in London on Monday, 3 December.
28 November 2001

The website, known as SciDev.Net, has been created on the premise that those who stand to benefit most from modern science and technology tend to be those who have least access to information about either, leaving them ill-equipped to take part in discussions about issues that profoundly affect their lives.

Free-access website to provide news, views and
information on science, technology and development

The first global website dedicated to both reporting on and discussing the role of science and technology in meeting the needs of developing countries will be launched in London on Monday, 3 December.

The website, known as SciDev.Net, has been created on the premise that those who stand to benefit most from modern science and technology tend to be those who have least access to information about either, leaving them ill-equipped to take part in discussions about issues that profoundly affect their lives.

“The Internet provides an unprecedented opportunity to address this dilemma, and thus help to bridge the divide that separates the ‘knowledge-rich’ from ‘knowledge-poor’ nations of the world,” says David Dickson, formerly news editor of Nature and the founding director of SciDev.Net.

“We hope that this website will therefore make a fundamental contribution both to the creation of knowledge-based development strategies, and to informed debate about the directions in which these strategies should lead.”

In order to achieve this goal, SciDev.Net, which can be accessed at www.scidev.net, aims to provide a focal point for both authoritative information and informed debate about issues such as climate change, human cloning and intellectual property.

Its broad objective is to help empower individuals, communities and decision-makers in developing countries, in particular by increasing their ability to ensure the effective contribution of science and technology to public health and economic well-being in an environmentally sustainable way.

The website is backed by the world’s two leading scientific journals, Nature and Science. Each has agreed to provide free access to a selected number of items from each week’s issue (full access to items in these publications is usually restricted to paying subscribers).

In addition to these journals - from which SciDev.Net will be both financially and editorially independent - the project is also supported by the Third World Academy of Sciences, which brings together more than 80 scientific academies from across the developing world.

“Publishers and journals have tended to be unimaginative in their thinking about the developing world,” says Philip Campbell, the editor of Nature. “In SciDev.Net, we have an original and well funded initiative to help scientists and others in the developing world get hold of information and opinion about things that really matter to them. I'm very pleased that Nature has been able to help this get off the ground, and will look forward to contributing to SciDev.Net alongside Science and other publications.”

“We at Science are pleased to join forces with our colleagues at Nature in sponsoring SciDev.Net,” says Donald Kennedy, the editor of Science and formerly president of Stanford University in California. “Information about new findings is even more important to scientists in the developing world than to most of our subscribers, and we think this effort will help meet a real need.”

The intended audience for SciDev.Net includes anyone with a professional or personal interest in the contribution of science and technology to development. These range from laboratory researchers to science journalists, students, teachers, librarians, aid agency officials, and government decision-makers.

Financial support has been provided by the UK Department for International Development (which also funded the planning phase of the website), the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, and the International Development Research Centre in Canada.

An integral part of the website will be a series of ‘dossiers’. These will bring together various types of material - ranging from short news items and opinion articles to authoritative ‘policy briefs’ - on key topics at the interface between science, technology and society, with a particular focus on the relevance of these topics to developing countries.

Presenting a diverse range of information and substantial opportunities for feedback will, it is hoped, encourage web-based discussion on some of the contentious science and technology and society issues of the day. In addition, a network of correspondents in developing countries will bring news about scientific and technological developments in the South to a global audience.

“We hope that SciDev.Net will serve as a broker between those that have knowledge about science, technology and development, and those who can benefit from this knowledge,” says Geoff Oldham, formerly director of the Science Policy Research Unit at the University of Sussex, and chairman of the website’s board of trustees.

“We also hope that, through its network of southern based correspondents, its policy briefing service, and its web-based debates, SciDev.Net will become a voice for the South. Such a voice is urgently needed in the international debates on a wide range of science, technology and development issues cutting across health, agriculture, environment and industry.”

The official launch of the website will take place immediately following the first meeting of its board of trustees on Monday 3 December. In line with a commitment to represent a developing world perspective, the majority of trustees come from Southern countries (three from Sub-Saharan Africa, two from India, two from Latin America and one from China).

In addition to operating the website, SciDev.Net hopes eventually to become engaged in a range of activities aimed at integrating ideas about science and technology into the cultural fabric of developing societies. The trustees meeting, for example, will be followed by a half-day workshop on ‘Science, Communication and Development’ in which several of Britain’s leading experts on the communication of science will discuss the relevance of UK experience to the challenges facing science communicators in the developing world.

“Through its website and other related activities, SciDev.Net hopes to place itself in the vanguard of new web-based approaches to promoting the application of science and technology to human well-being and sustainable development,” says Oldham.

To find out more about SciDev.Net, or to register to receive regular e-mail alerts that will inform you of new material added to the site each week, please visit: www.scidev.net


Further Information

SciDev.Net is an independent not-for profit company, registered under UK law as a ‘company limited by guarantee’, and has applied for registration as a charity.

If you would like more information about the company or its website, which has been designed by the London-based company Synergy New Media, please send an e-mail to info@scidev.net


Main contacts:
David Dickson on david.dickson@scidev.net (telephone: +44 (0) 20 7291 3691)
Professor Geoff Oldham on G.Oldham@btinternet.com (telephone: +44 (0) 1323 896535).
Danny Schaffer (Third World Academy of Sciences) on schaffer@ictp.trieste.it (+39.040.224.0538)

The Trustees of SciDev.Net:
Fred Binka, School of Public Health, University of Ghana
Philip Campbell, Editor, Nature
Louk de la Rive Box, Professor of International Co-operation, Maastricht University, The Netherlands
Mohamed Hassan, Executive director, Third World Academy of Sciences, Trieste, Italy
Donald Kennedy, Editor, Science
Lan Xue, Director, Development Research Academy Institute for the 21st Century, Tsinghua University, Beijing
Lydia Makhubu, Vice-chancellor, University of Swaziland
R. A. Mashelkar, Director, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi, India
Sunita Narain, Director, Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi, India
Geoffrey Oldham (Chair), Former director, Science Policy Research Unit, University of Sussex
Abel Packer, Director, Latin American and Caribbean Centre on Health Science Information (BIREME), Sao Paulo, Brazil
Hebe Vessuri, Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC), Caracas, Venezuela
Anne Whyte, President, Mestor Associates, Ontario, Canada


Note to London-based journalists:

If you would like to attend the launch reception in London next Monday evening (3 December), please contact info@scidev.net or telephone Karen Levin on +44 (0) 20 7291 3690.

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THE ELECTRONIC SMALL WORLD PROJECT

2001-12-06

http://smallworld.sociology.ohio-state.edu/html/homepage.html

The Electronic Small World Project seeks to map the social connections among people using email. Using the tools of social network analysis, we hope to construct the first images of the social topography (as opposed to the technical or physical topography) of the Internet. This social map will help us understand how information moves through society, how different types of people are connected, and how small the social world in which we live really is.

WIRELESS ACCESS

2001-12-06

http://www.linuxjournal.com/article.php?sid=5640&mode=&order=0

This article in Linux Journal has some exciting new ideas for those interested in cheap, high-bandwidth internet connectivity: 'Here's a challenge for the practical hackers and entrepreneurs of the world: how do we make public wireless access ubiquitous, easy, and as free as speech, beer or both. Kevin Werbach has some ideas.'

Africultures Lettre d'information 47/2001

2001-12-06

http://www.africultures.com

Lettre d'information 47/2001
semaine du 23.11.01 au 02.12.01


Bonjour à tous,

Un problème de serveur nous a empêcher de vous envoyer la lettre à temps et dans de
bonnes conditions (caractères manquants, etc..), voici donc la version complète.
Veuillez nous excuser pour ce malheureux problème technique indépendant de notre
volonté.

Pour recevoir la lettre sans bug, entrez votre adresse e-mail sur la page
d'accueil du site : www.africultures.com



Vous êtes de plus en plus nombreux à recevoir cette lettre hebdomadaire : 1836
abonnés volontaires à ce jour, ce qui représente une dizaine de milliers de lecteurs
puisqu'elle est reprise sur divers groupes internet..
Sa forme va bientôt changer : elle sera beaucoup plus courte et dense, plus
maniable, plus complète, plus interactive. Encore un peu de travail sur les bases de
données et ce sera prêt.

Un résumé de la lettre en anglais est également publié chaque mois.


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Parallèlement au dossier "La danse africaine contemporaine" de novembre,
www.africultures.com vous propose une page spéciale cours et stages de danse en
France et hors de France, à consulter et compléter !
http://www.africultures.com/pratique/bonsplans/danse/dansex_fr.htm

Retrouvez aussi les vidéos sur le site :
Sango, magazine culturel africain
Black Spring (danse contemporaine africaine) et Frédéric Galliano (fusion musique
électronique et musique traditionnelle africaine).

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Nous attirons votre attention sur les Evénements Africultures de la semaine, nos
partenaires, dont vous trouverez le programme détaillé en page d'accueil de
www.africultures.com :

Belgique - Les Wodaabé, Peuls du Niger - Expo Photo Textile Ethno, Moba Art Gallery,
Bruxelles, du 16 nov. au 24 déc.
Paris - Institut du Monde Arabe - Mémoires coloniales, Zoos humains, du 30 oct. au
18 déc.
Burkina Faso - Festival des Arts dans la rue de Ouagadougou, du 23 au 25 nov.


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Nouveauté du site : www.africultures.com
Le cahier critique du numéro de décembre est peu à peu mis en ligne. On trouve déjà :

Diaspo : Les logiques modernes de l'immigration, Entretien avec Jacques Barou.

Musique : le disque du mois, Femi Kuti. Les nouveautés du disque et un entretien
avec K-Reen.

Le dossier "La colonie revisitée" est également bientôt en ligne pour les abonnés.

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1) l'AGENDA DE LA SEMAINE :


Nous rappelons que, pour ne pas surcharger cette lettre, nous ne publions que les
nouveautés.
Pour avoir la totalité de l'agenda, rendez-vous sur :
www.africultures.com/actualite/agenda/agenda_fr.asp

Les détails des liens internet, des programmations ainsi que les adresses, contacts
et horaires sont sur : www.africultures.com/actualite/agenda/lettre_diff.asp


ARTS PLASTIQUES * PARIS


- Galerie Antoinette Jean - Haïti : Fragments des Dieux, du 18 nov. au 29 janv.

- Mairie du VIe arrondissement - Sculptures des Trois Volta, du 27 nov. au 08 janv.
L'exposition, organisée par la S.A.A.A (Société des Amateurs de l'Art Africain)
regroupe, au delà de la statuaire Lobi, celle des Bobo, des Bwas, des Gurunsi et des
Mossi, groupes ethniques du Burkina Faso et riverains de la Volta Rouge, de la Volta
Noire et de la Volta Blanche.


ARTS PLASTIQUES * REGIONS


- 67 - Strasbourg - Galerie Ames d'Afrique - "Sculptures primitives" d'Etiye Dimma
Poulsen, du 30 nov. au 22 déc.

- 93 - Saint Denis - Café Culturel - Rencontres autour de l'exposition de
calligraphie arabe de Saleh Kadhimi, du 20 au 29 nov. Exposition : L'association
APCV présente Saleh Kadhimi, calligraphie arabe. Le 29 nov. : contes.
-

ARTS PLASTIQUES * MONDE


- Belgique - Bruxelles - Galerie Pascal Polar - William Sagna, peintre du Sénégal,
du 29 nov. au 19 janv.


ARTS PLASTIQUES * RAPPEL DES EXPOSITIONS EN COURS


Afrique :
- Egypte - Biennale d'Alexandrie, du 25 oct. au 25 déc.


Paris :
- Fnac Montparnasse - Kin, à la rencontre des artistes de Kinshasa, dessins de
Titouan Lamazou, du 13 nov. au 26 janv. gouaches, dessins, photos. Le 20 nov. :
Rencontre avec Titouan Lamazou à 17h30.
- Au Palais de Chaillot, Moussa Sène Absa, peintures sur toile et calebasses, du 1er
oct. au 31 déc.
- Galerie Agbe & Gbalicam - Charly d'Almeida, peintre matiériste béninois et Jean
Paul Dromard, sculpteur sur bois français, du 09 nov. au 09 déc. Les visiteurs se
réclamant d'Africultures se verront consentir des prix préférentiels (de 10 à 20%
selon les oeuvres).
- Lam Métis, Musée Dapper, du 26 sept. au 20 janvier 02. L'artiste d'origine cubaine
travaille un univers composite et métis imprégné de culture afro-cubaine et
africaine. Cf articles dans Africultures 42.
- Au frontière de l'Art Brut II, Halle Saint-Pierre, du 10 sept. au 06 janv. 2002.
Parmi cette exposition collective réunissant des artistes autodidactes et
inclassables selon les critères de l'art brut ou de l'art naïf traditionnel : Franck
K. Lundangi, un ancien footballeur né en Angola, élevé au Zaïre, qui est venu à la
peinture au moment de son arrivée en France. Cf article dans Africultures 43.
- Regards croisés, du 8 nov. au 23 déc. Artistes exposés: Henry Munyaradzi
(Zimbabwe), Nicholas Mukomberanwa (Zimbabwe), Richart Maire (France), Diako
(Cameroun), Charly d'Almeida (Bénin), Fanizani Akuda (Zimbabwe), Marie Wermuth
(France ). Cette exposition est la première d'une série de rendez-vous avec la
création contemporaine issue de pays africains et occidentaux, et l'inauguration
d'un nouvel espace consacré à la rencontre entre peintres et sculpteurs d'horizons
différents.
- Sculpteurs du Zimbabwe, Galerie Vivienne, jusqu'au 26 nov. : exposition de cinq
sculpteurs, ainsi que d'oeuvres du peintre Diako (Cameroun).

Régions :
- 33 - Bordeaux - Porte 2a - "Pas de printemps pour Géronimo" , peintures et
sculptures de Diagne Chanel, du 14 nov. au 20 déc.
- 69 - Lyon - Musée d'Art Contemporain de Lyon - Pascale Martine Tayou (Cameroun)
et Barthélémy Toguo (Cameroun), du 31 cot. au 06 janv.
- 86 - Terre d'Empreintes, Sénégal, Rurart, espace d'art contemporain, Rouillé,
jusqu'au 20 déc. 2001. Les ?uvres des artistes sénégalais Séni Camara, Sérigne
M'Baye Camara, Viyé Diba, Ibrahima Konaté.
- Blanc Mesnil - "L'Afrique par écrit", Calligraphies de Aboubakar Fofana, Forum
culturel, du 29 sept. au 1er déc. Ecritures de divers pays tels l'Egypte, le Mali,
la Guinée, le Nigeria, l'Ethiopie, le Cameroun, l'Algérie...
- Blanc Mesnil - Dessins choisis d'Ethiopie et d'ailleurs, Forum culturel, du 22
sept.au 1er déc.
- Valenciennes - Congo, L'itinéraire noir, Musée des Beaux-Arts, du 4 oct. au 27
janvier 02.
- Pantin - Exposition "Enracinement et rayonnement" du plasticien togolais Yao
Mestoko, Centre culturel du Théâtre de l'Air Nouveau, du 1 oct. au 21 déc. Ainsi que
"Pour l'honneur et le Respect", fresque murale géante, réalisée par Ambre, Olivier
Bernard, Georges Berton, Bishop, Maryam Diarra, Lima Fabien, Denis Hérelle, Serge
Hidalgo, K-Phéine, Joseph Langley, Yvrie Loiseau, Yao Metsoko, Richard Régal,
Schuck, Martine Vallée, sous la direction de Jhoyce Oto.

Monde :
- USA - Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, Washington. Du 7 janvier 2001 au
6 janvier 2002 : "Encounters with the Contemporary". Du 6 mai 01 au 6 janvier 02 :
"Beautiful bodies : Form and decoration of African Pottery". Rencontres musicales,
débats, projections
- USA - The Short Century - Independance and Liberation Movements in Africa,
1945-1994, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, du 08 sept. au 30 déc. Sa
thématique africaine, pluridisciplinaire et synthétique, en fait une première dans
son genre. L'exposition présente une soixantaine d'artistes africains contemporains
et est accompagnée de films, théâtre et musique. (cf articles et interview du
commissaire de l'expo, Okwui Enwezor dans Africultures 41 et sur le site)
- USA - Uganda's International Art Renaissance, The Art Room, San Francisco,
jusqu'au 31 mars 2002. James Kitamirike, Dan Sekanwagi, David Kibuuka, Bruno
Sserunkuuma, Fred Makubuya, et Derek Kaggwa..
- Belgique - Les Wodaabé, Peuls du Niger - Expo Photo Textile Ethno, Moba Art
Gallery, Bruxelles, du 16 nov. au 24 déc. Une exposition composée en trois volets
axée autour de la culture peule, en particulier sur la population peule Wodaabé du
nord du Niger. Les Wodaabé (les isolés) mènent encore aujourd'hui une vie quasi
intemporelle. Africultures est partenaire de la Moba Art Gallery. Détail dans les
pages "Evénements Africultures"



BD * MONDE


- Italie - Séminaires sur la réalité africaine à travers le dessin satirique en
Afrique, du 22 oct. au 10 déc. Dans les villes de Bologne, Rome Milan et Gènes.



CINEMA * PARIS


- A l'Institut du Monde Arabe - Maghrébines entre deux mondes et Femmes cinéastes
du Maghreb, du 6 oct. au 25 nov. Un cycle de dix-sept films qui tente de cerner des
parcours divers, souvent conflictuels, de femmes prises dans les filets de règles et
de codes des pays d'origine. Détail de la programmation sur le site de l'IMA :

- Cinéma Images d'Ailleurs, notre partenaire, premier espace cinéma black de Paris :
Mobutu, Roi du Zaïre, documentaire de Thierry Michel. Lumumba, fiction de Raoul
Peck. Pressions, franco-béninois, fiction de Sanvi Panou. Karmen,
franco-sénégalais, drame de Joseph Gaï Ramaka. Thelonious Monk de Charlotte Zwering,
USA. Et en nouveauté cette semaine : Vacances au pays, franco-camerounais,
documentaire de Jean-Marie Téno et Makibefo, britanique, drame de Alexander Abela.
2 projections - débats autour du film Makibefo auront lieu le 17 à 18h45 et le 19 à
17h10, en présence du réalisateur.


CINEMA * REGION

- 06 - Afrique en Images 2001, Nice, Marseille, Cannes, Fréjus... Du 23 nov. au 12
déc. Le Festival Afrique en Images aborde cette année le thème de l'enfance autour
des "regards croisés sur l'enfance". L'occasion de confronter les regards d'enfants
européens et africains sur les réalités que peut vivre l'autre. L'occasion aussi de
partager les regards des cinéastes, peintres, écrivains, associations, organismes ou
fondations tels que Unicef ou Children of Africa. Des conférences-débats suivront
les projections de films.

- 44 - Nantes - 23eme Festival des Trois Continents de Nantes du 20 au 27 nov.
Sélection officielle de films d'Afrique, Asie, Amérique latine. 12 inédits en
compétition. Rétrospectives, hommages dont un à l'acteur star d'Egypte, Nour
El-Chérif, vu dans 200 films. Le Festival organise le 2ème séminaire de formation de
jeunes producteurs et un colloque sur "les 1001 histoires du Sud".

- 93 - Noisy-le-Sec - Frontières, Rencontres cinématographiques de la
Seine-Saint-Denis, du 14 au 27 nov. Avant-première, films inédits, documentaires,
rencontres avec les réalisateurs, atelier jeune public. Avec en avant première
"L'Afrance" d'Alain Gomis.

- La Réunion - Les Journées du film d'Afrique et des îles, 9ème édition, du 25 nov.
au 07 déc. Les portois et les étudiants découvriront Little Senégal, Hijack Stories,
Comedia infantil, Karmen, Circus Baobab...ainsi que les films de Bassek Ba Khobio et
de Cheikh Doukouré. Au programme également :panorama consacré aux films d'Afrique du
Sud avec notamment le réalisateur-producteur Johnathan Dorfman, avec ses titres Back
to Alexandra et Living openly (sur le Sida en Sud-Afrique). Soirée sera consacrée à
Jean Marie Teno. Hommage au cinéaste caribéen Raoul Peck avec son film Lumumba et
quatre de ses films les plus récents. Gérard le Chêne, inventeur et Président du
festival Vues d'Afrique et mondes créoles de Montréal, et auteur de documentaires
sur l'Afrique et le cinéma africain, mais aussi l'Océan Indien, le créole haïtien,
sera mis à l'honneur.

- Tournée - Projection-débat autour de "Vacances au pays", de Jean-Marie Teno. Le 24
nov. : Tournus, la Palette. 27 nov. : St Pierre d'Oléron, Cinéma Eldorado.
Ecrans-Nord-Sud - ecrans-nord-sud@wanadoo.fr - http:// www.ecrans-nord-sud.com -
groupe de discussion: "afrique-cinema" sur http://www.egroups.fr


CINEMA * MONDE


- USA - New York, The African Diaspora Film Festival 2001, du 23 nov. au 9 déc. 50
films de 25 pays, des débats, un séminaire sur le développement professionnel...



DANSE * REGION


- Tournée - Yelemba. La troupe ivoirienne Yelemba est en tournée d'octobre à
décembre. Les 24 et 25 nov. : Gauchy (02) Master class danse et percussions. Les
26 et 27 nov. : Gauchy (02) Maison de la Culture (Spectacle éducatif), 01 déc. :
Athis Mons (91), Centre Culturel d'Athis-Mons, 02 déc. : Athis Mons (91), Master
class percussions et danse. cf Africultures 38.


DANSE * AFRIQUE


- RDC - Kinshasa - Kinshasa Dance, du 23 au 24 nov.


HISTOIRE / SOCIETE


- France - La semaine de solidarité internationale, du 17 au 25 nov. Cet événement
rassemble chaque année un nombre important de structures impliquées dans la
solidarité internationale. Nombreuses animations.


HISTOIRE / SOCIETE * PARIS


- Institut du Monde Arabe - Mémoires coloniales, Zoos humains, du 30 oct. au 18 déc.
Partir des zoos humains pour comprendre les méandres complexes de notre mémoire
coloniale, jusqu'aux blocages actuels des rapports Nord-Sud et des politiques
d'immigration, tel est l'enjeu de ce programme de conférences, forum et colloques
organisé par l'Association connaissance de l'histoire de l'Afrique contemporaine
(Achac) et le CNRS. Le cycle de conférence et les débats se déroulent à l'Institut
du Monde arabe : "Mémoires coloniales, mythes et réalités", chaque mardi du 30
octobre au 18 décembre. Africultures est partenaire de cet événement dont le
prgramme détaillé est en ligne dans la rubrique Evénements Africultures.
Africultures aborde cette question dans son dossier "La colonie revisitée" de
décembre 2001.

- Université de Paris X-Nanterre - Espaces, territoires et identité en Afrique du
Sud et en Inde - Une perspective comparative, du 29 au 30 nov.

- Séminaire "Afrique australe", le 28 nov.: Afrique du Sud : quelle citoyenneté
post-apartheid ? Citadinité, gouvernance et banlieues par Alan Mabin (Université du
Witwatersrand, Afrique du Sud).

- Ecole Supérieure de Physique et Chimie Industrielles - L'Histoire de la
Mauritanie, le 29 nov..


HISTOIRE / SOCIETE * MONDE


- Bénin - Porto-Novo - Aguda : aspects du patrimoine afro-brésilien dans le Golfe du
Bénin, du 26 au 30 nov.


HISTOIRE / SOCIETE * REGIONS


- 13 - Marseille, Rencontres d'Averroès - Penser la Méditerranée des deux rives :
Les Femmes dans la cité. Théâtre National de la Criée, du 23 au 24 nov. Pour ces
8èmes Rencontres, 3 tables-rondes questionnent la place et le rôle des femmes dans
la Méditerranée; le 23 nov., Femmes et libertés - le 24 nov., Femmes et violences -
le 24 nov., Femmes et création.

- 33 - Bordeaux, Colloque "Universités, Coopération et Solidarité internationales :
Dynamiques des Afriques" du 19 au 24 nov. organisé par l'ensemble des universités
d'Aquitaine.

- 59 - Lille - Café le Salsero - Rencontre-Débat : Redécouvrir Frantz Fanon, le 27
nov. Plusieurs thèmes seront abordés : FANON face au panafricanisme, au mouvement
Noir Américain, à la décolonisation, à l'émergence de l'Afrique post-coloniale,
etc... Cette rencontre sera aussi l'occasion d'une évocation de Mongo BETI, écrivain
camerounais récemment disparu.
>> A noter que Fanon sera commémoré à l'Unesco le 3 décembre dans le cadre du
>> programme "la route de l'esclave" par un grand colloque (cf événement
>> Africultures sur le site), détails dans la prochaine lettre.


HISTOIRE / SOCIETE * MONDE


- Belgique - Bruxelles - La Minth - SIDA : de l'Afrique à Bruxelles, le 30 nov.


- Pays-Bas - Commémoration de 300 ans de relations entre les Pays-Bas et le Ghana,
du 05 oct. au 29 sept. 02. Toute une série d'événements, d'expositions reviennent
sur l'histoire qui unit les deux pays.


LITTERATURE * PARIS


- Les Littératures d'Afrique noire dans les bibliothèques de la Ville de Paris.
Depuis février 2001, un vaste programme d'animations autour des cultures d'Afrique
noire, rencontres auteurs-lecteurs, soirées poétiques et musicales, débats,
expositions, contes... permettent au public de découvrir la vitalité d'une culture
et plus particulièrement d'une littérature.

- Institut du Monde arabe - Les jeudis de l'IMA, le 29 novembre : Par les chemins
d'Anatolie. Récital poétique et musical avec les textes et les poèmes des mystiques
soufis du XIIIe siècle. Par les chemins d'Anatolie est un récital comprenant poèmes,
musique et chants consacrés aux mystiques et particulièrement à ceux que l'on
nommait ûchâk ou amoureux, et qui ont composé du XIIIe siècle jusqu'à aujourd'hui,
de magnifiques poèmes sur leur quête incessante et passionnée d'amour humain et
d'amour divin.

- Institut du Monde Arabe - Récital L'Etreinte du Monde, Poèmes d'Abdellatif Laâbi
dits et chantés par Abdellatif Laâbi et Bernard Ascal, le 01 déc.

- Montreuil - Salon du livre de jeunesse, du 28 nov. au 03 déc. Le monde arabe est
l'invité d'honneur de ce 17e salon du livre de jeunesse.


LITTERATURE * REGIONS


- 22 - Côtes d'Armor et Dinan - Paroles d'Hiver, 12e Festival du conte et des
imaginaires, du 27 nov. au 16 déc. Au programme : cinéma, chanson, poésies,
musiques, contes, épopées, mythes, lectures, nouvelles technologies, théâtre,
résidences d'écritures, arts plastiques. Avec notamment : Adama Adepoju & alain
Tailly, Côte d'Ivoire, Ousmane Aledji, Bénin, Binda N'Gazalo, conte, Cameroun, Kokou
Benou Sanvee, conte, Togo, Sani Bouda, conte, Niger, Abakar Adam Abaye, conte,
Tchad, Aziz Gaye, conte, Sénégal, Saadou Mamane, Niger, Saley Boube, Niger, Diwn de
Bechar, musique, Algérie, Gaâda, Algérie, Hawad, poésie, Sahara, Mimi Bathelemy,
conte et salsa, Caraïbes, Joby Bernabe et Félix Clarion, chant et poésie, Caraïbes.
Trois nuits nomades : Lectures, clamations et palabres ; Gaâda ; à la conquête des
récits d'Afrique de l'Ouest. Des créations, dont notamment : Adama Adepoju et Alain
Tailly, Côte d'Ivoire, musique conte ; Ousmane Aledji et Cie Agbo N'Koko, Bénin,
conte théâtre ; Abbi Patrix, Muriel Bloch et Aziz Gaye, Cie du cercle, rencontres
croisées France-Sénégal, conte. Le festival accueille les 4emes journées
professionnelles du conte, premier marché francophone des arts de la parole où
programmateurs, diffuseurs et festivals viennent découvrir de nouveaux auteurs, des
créations, des artistes...

- 33 - Gironde - Résidences d'auteurs et Ecrits d'Afrique, du 5 nov. au 1er déc.
Seront en résidence à Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, l'auteur et metteur en scène togolais
Sénouvo Agbota Zinsou, ainsi que l'auteur dramaturge togolais Kossi Efoui. Ils
participeront à des manifestations en collèges et bibliothèques et des rencontres.

- 38 - Grenoble - Exposition "Kateb Yacine, un théâtre et trois langues", du 23 oct.
au 12 janvier 02, Bibliothèque municipale d'étude et d'information.

- 56 - Lille - Café le Salséro - Café littéraire avec l'écrivain Ben Anumu Broohm,
le 30 nov. "Entité ordalique, activateur de conscience".


LITTERATURE * AFRIQUE


- RDC - Foire du livre de Kinshasa, Bibliophilie 01, du 24 nov. au 1er déc.

- Burkina Faso -Foire Internationale du Livre de Ouagadougou - FILO 2001, du 24 au
30 nov. La 2ème édition de la Foire vise à offrir aux acteurs du livre en général et
aux éditeurs en particulier, un cadre de rencontre et d'échanges d'expériences.

- Madagascar - Temps des livres : Lire en fête, du 17 nov. au 08 déc. La sixième
manifestation malgache du nom se déroule dans toute l'île jusqu'au samedi 8
décembre. Ateliers, concours, expositions, expositions-ventes, lectures, portes
ouvertes et rencontres avec le public se multiplient pour l'occasion.


LITTERATURE * MONDE


- Israël - 27-28 nov. - Andrée Chedid poète, romancière, dramaturge" (version
française et hébraïque).


MUSIQUE * PARIS


- A La Guinguette Pirate, le 26 nov. : Salem Tradition.

- A la Maroquinerie, le 29 nov. : Toups Bebey & Paris Africans, le 30 nov. : Ano Neko.

- Au Musée Dapper, Le groupe Iluyenkori (Martinique, tradition afro-cubaine) -
Tambours et chants. Les 23 et 24 nov.

- Les concerts du divan du monde. le 24 nov. noites do Brasil, soirée brésilienne -
le 27 nov. : Coco Mbassi, Cameroun. Le 29 nov. : Idir, le 30 nov. : Le grand bal raï
de là-bas, avec Hasna El Becharia, les 1er et 2 déc. : Anouar Brahem trio, le 3 déc.
: Munadjat Yulchieva & le Mirzaëv ensemble.

- Au Baiser Salé, les 23 et 24 nov. : Roger Raspail Group, Guadeloupe, le 27 nov. :
Shiek Omar Sanogo, Burkina Faso - Barbades et le 29 nov. : Nambee Epée.

- Tournée - Meïssa (Sénégal) entre Seine et Sine "Guim". les 23 et 24 nov. :
Entrepôt, 14eme - le 29 nov. : Cava Cava Café, 20eme

- Au Centre Culturel Algérien de Paris : Ramadhan. Avec le 23 nov. : Concert de
chants et musique malouf avec Mohamed Belil - 20h30. le 24 nov. : Humour avec Nacer
Degaa - 20h30 - le 30 nov. : Concert de chants et musique chaâbi avec Khaled Barkat
- 20h30. le 1er déc. : Concert de chants et musique hawzi avec Rym - 20h30.


MUSIQUE * REGIONS


- 13 - Arles - le 23 nov. : Ilé Ifé, reggae world, Cargo de Nuit.

- 13- Marseille. Le 23 nov. : Bled culture, Musique d'Algérie. L'Exodus

- 13 - Marseille - Au Balthazar, le 30 nov. : Mafa't. (reggae).

- 13 - Marseille - Mini-concert du Festival Métissons, le 28 nov. Le Festival
Métissons, le rendez-vous des musiques croisées se préparent et aura lieu les 6, 7,
8 décembre. En attendant une recontre-présentation est prévue au Forum de la FNAC
Marseille le mercredi 28 novembre à 17h30. Avec mini-concert des groupes Mandra
(Bulgarie) et Ano Neko (Côte d'Ivoire). Africultures est partenaire du Festival,
retrouvez tout le programme dans les pages "Evénements Africultures".

- 13 - Marseille - Afriquipop, le 1er déc. Afriquipop sont des ateliers croisés
musique et mode hip hop qui réunissent des artistes du Sénégal, de Côte d'Ivoire et
du Maroc autour d'ateliers de scratch, de sample et également de mode. La Fête
finale (gratuite) de présentation des ateliers Afriquipop a lieu le 1er décembre. Au
programme :défilé de mode, mix, démonstration des travaux réalisés en ateliers. Une
restauration est prévue.

- 44 - St Nazaire - Salem Tradition - Fusion Maloya. le 23 nov. : Le VIP

- 78 - Marly-le-Roi , le 23 nov. : Mr. Salek, La Petite Entreprise

- 86 - Poitiers, Confort Moderne. Le 24 nov.: Guem, percussions

- Tournée - Pêcheurs de perles. Le 23 nov. : à confirmer : Seillans (prés de
Draguignan), le 24 nov. : Escale Saint Michel, Aubagne (13), le 30 nov. : La
Fonderie, Aix en Provence(13)

- Tournée - Richard Bona. Le 23 nov. : Bordeaux (33) Rock School Barbey. Le 26 nov.
: Marseille 06 (13) Espace Julien

- Tournée - Souad Massi, le 30 nov. : Saint Jean De Vedas (34) Victoire 2..

- Tournée - Amadou et Mariam, rock blues mandingue. Le 23 nov. : Reze (44) Halle de
la Trocadère

- Tournée - Trio Ba Sissoko - le 23 nov. : La Fonderie, Aix-en-Provence - le 24 nov.
: Escale St Michel, Aubagne - le 27 nov. : L'Affranchi, Marseille

- Tournée - Bonga, le 30 nov. : Espace Jean Bagoin, Lyon, le 31 nov. : Cabaret
Sauvage, Paris, le 1 déc. : Théatre Aghja, Ajaccio, le 4 déc. : Centre culturel
Jacques Rousseau, Seyssinet

- Tournée - Farafinan, le 29 nov. : Montpellier, L'Antirouille, le 30 nov.. : Nyons,
La Cigale, le 1er déc. : Marseille, L'Affranchi, le 4 déc. : Paris Le Divan du
Monde.

- Tournée - Ernesto Tito Puentes, le 28 nov. : Narbonne, Théâtre, le 29 nov. :
Montpellier, Victoire II, le 30 nov. : bordeaux, Krakatoa, le 1 déc. : Toulouse,
Havana Café, le 2 déc. : Agen, Florida.



MUSIQUE * AFRIQUE


- Burkina Faso - Koudougou - Les Nuits atypiques de Koudougou, 6ème édition du 28
nov. 02 déc. Un événement qui se veut un trait d'union pour le rapprochement, la
compréhension et l'amour entre les peuples. Pour chaque édition les cinq continents
sont représentés et la compétition est totalement exclue du concept artistique pour
mettre l'accent sur la diversité et la qualité.


PHOTO * REGION


- 91 - Evry - Galerie du théâtre de l'Agora d'Evry - "L'âme en transe" et "Le
Caire", du 20 nov. au 21 déc. "Le Caire" photographies de Denis Dailleux. "L'âme en
transe" danses et cérémonies du Togo, photographies de Lionel Antoni.


PHOTO * AFRIQUE


- Madagascar - Antananarivo - le photographe Pierrot Men et la peintre Vonjiniaina
exposent du 20 nov. au 20 déc.


PHOTO * RAPPEL DES EXPOSITIONS EN COURS


Régions :
- 33 - "Tirailleurs africains et maghrébins, un devoir de mémoire" Exposition
organisée par MC2a, exposition photographique d'Hervé de Williencourt (cf n°25
d'Africultures : Tirailleurs en images) diffusée à Bordeaux du 11 novembre au 10
décembre 2001 : détails sur le site.
Afrique :
- Togo - Lomé - Les 2èmes Journées Photographiques de Lomé, du 12 au 29 nov. Atelier
photo : L'image photographique au sevice de la lutte contre le sida. Le 30 nov. :
Vernissage de l'expostion au Goethe Institut de Lomé.


PLURIDISCIPLINAIRE * PARIS


- Programme du Centre culturel algérien : du 13 sept. Au 31 déc. : Exposition de
photos "Algérie, espace et diversité", de Ali Marok.

- Parc de La Villette - Mali - Kow, mythes, secrets et réalités, du 07 nov. au 24
fév. 2002. Une exposition qui nous fait découvrir les réalités multiples du Mali
d'aujourd'hui, à travers un regard qui ne réduise pas l'autre à des particularismes
commodes. Le parcours rassemblera des objets de collection (masques, sculptures,
fétiches), des ?uvres contemporaines ainsi que de nombreux films. Durant 4 mois
plasticiens, musiciens, stylistes, conteurs, écrivains feront partager les enjeux de
la modernité malienne.

- Grande Arche de la Défense - Semaine culturelle angolaise, jusqu'au 30 nov. Dans
le cadre du séminaire sur la réalité politique, culturelle et économique de
l'Angola, une semaine angolaise est proposée avec exposition d'arts plastiques,
défilé de mode, concert, journée de conférence sur la littérature angolaise.
Métaphores angolaises (1900-2001). Un panorama des Arts plastiques et de la
Photographie. L'exposition vise à donner la meilleure cartographie de la richesse et
de l'hétérogénéité des ats plastiques de ce pays, en allant au-delà des stéréotypes
et du folklore. Artistes présentés : Antonio Ole, Antonio Gomes Gonga, Jorge Gumbe,
Afonso Masongui, Antonio Dias Feliciano (Kida), Alvaro Macieira, Francisco
Quissanga, Fernando Nunes.


PLURIDISCIPLINAIRE * REGIONS


- 07 - Festival solidaire Images et Paroles d'Afrique. Du 6 oct. au 24 nov. Quatre
associations ardéchoises ayant des actions de solidarité en Afrique ont mis en
commun leurs énergies pour créer un événement en Rhône Alpes. Expo, projections de
films, stages de danse et percus, concerts...

- 07 - Semaine de la Solidarité internationale avec l'association Ardèche Drôme Ouro
Sogui Sénégal, du 17 au 25 nov. Le 24 nov. : Repas-concert, repas sénégalais sur
réservation. Concert avec La Complet'Mandingue, et Conjunto Cuidado (salsa cubaine)

- 67 - Strasbourg - Festival Strasbourg Méditerranée 2001, "Ecriture et Oralité",
du 24 nov. au 08 déc. L'ATMF, L'Association des Travailleurs Maghrébins de France
organise cette grande manifestation qui regroupe expositions, projections cinéma,
conncert, théâtre, un forum d'écrivains ainsi qu'un séminaire : "Méditerranée :
espace de rencontres, foyer de tensions ou creuset civilisationnel ?"

- 59 - Valenciennes - Congo, L'itinéraire noir, du 04 oct. au 27 janv. Le Musée des
Beaux-Arts de Valenciennes s'ouvre à l'Afrique centrale, en accueillant 120 des plus
belles pièces de la prestigieuse collection d'art d'Afrique centrale du Musée de
Tervuren en Belgique, colloques, ateliers, conférences, musiques, contes...

- 91 - Montgeron - 8 semaines avec l'Afrique. Du 12 au 24 nov. : "les fables de La
Fontaine illustrées par des artistes africains". Du 31 oct. au 25 nov. : cycle
cinéma avec : "Chef" de J.M Teno, "nouvel ordre mondial" de P. Diaz, "Circus
baobab" de J Chevalier.


PLURIDISCIPLINAIRE * AFRIQUE


- Burkina Faso - Festival des Arts dans la rue de Ouagadougou, du 23 au 25 nov.
Durant trois jours les arts, la musique, la danse, le conte, le sport, le théâtre,
l'humour investissent les rues de Ouaga pour une grande fête chalheureuse. Le
Festival va permettre aux artistes amateurs et professionnels d'aller vers le
public, de l'apostropher par son jeu, son humour, sa performance, son talent...
Africultures est partenaire du FAR, retrouvez le programme détaillé sur les pages
Evénements Africultures.

- Bénin - Agenda culturel béninois. La médiathèque des Diasporas de Cotonou propose
chaque semaine un panorama très complet des activités culturelles béninoise. Vous
pouvez consulter l'agenda "Au fil du temps" sur le site :
www.africultures.com/partenaires/mediathdiaspo.htm

- Mali - Koulikoro - Festyeelen : 3eme Festival de la Jeunesse Mandingue, du 16 au
18 nov. La nouvelle édition de Festyeelen s'oriente vers la valorisation de la
culture Mandingue et vers les échanges culturels Nord-Sud et Sud-Sud. Elle accueille
une belle programmation musicale avec 10 groupes de culture mandingue, 6 jeunes
créateurs-stylistes ainsi que 3 colloques..

- Sénégal - Dakar - International Conference on the Cultural Approach to Development
in Africa du 26 au 30 nov.


THEATRE * PARIS


- Mom'artre - Paris 18e - Spectacles "Echos de la brousse et d'ailleurs" par la Cie
Solo Ma Non Troppo, Contes et histoires d'Afrique dits, lus et mis en musique. Le 30
nov. à 21h : contes de Bigaro Diop "L'os et le Boli", poèmes (R.Despestre, L.G.
Damas, N. Guillén, D. Diop), "Allah n'est pas obligé" d'Ahmadou Kourouma, "Rêverie"
de Chester Himes. Le 1er déc. à 21h : Adaptation de "L'ivrogne dans la brousse"
d'Amos Tutuola (4 épisodes).


THEATRE * REGIONS


- 34 - Montpellier - "Lost in the stars" Théâtre musical, L'Opéra Comédie de
Montpellier, du 21 au 24 nov. D'après le roman d'Alan Paton, " Cry, my beloved
country " (Pleure mon pays bien aimé )

- 38 - Grenoble - Monstres et saltimbanques, Bénin, du 22 au 24 nov. La pièce de
théâtre Monstres et Saltimbanques créée à Cotonou en août-septembre par La
compagnie Orisha de Orden Alladatin (Bénin), L'Atelier Nomade de Alougbine Dine
(Bénin) et La fabrique des petites utopies de Bruno Thircuir (France), poursuit sa
tournée française : Les 22 et 23 nov. Rives Salle. Le 24 nov. : Pont en Royans

- Tournée - Le Retour de Bougouniéré, Par L'Atelier de Bamako, les 29 et 30 nov. :
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Pyrénées atlantiques. Du 5 au 23 déc. : Théâtre de l'Epée
de Bois, Cartoucherie de Vincennes.



TELEVISION


Vous trouverez, dans le plus grand détail, toutes les émissions concernant l'Afrique
programmées à la télé au jour le jour sur :
www.africultures.com/actualite/television/page_tele.htm

- Le 23 sur Arte à 19h : Tracks. Congo Tchégué. Au Congo, deux ans après la fin de
la guerre, la musique se nourrit toujours de la violence...
- Le 25 sur Histoire à 21h : Ernest Cole. Le témoignage du photographe noir
sud-africain, sur le régime de l'apartheid.
- Le 25 sur Canal + à 0h15 : Bronx Barbès, film d'Eliane de Latour tourné en Côte
d'Ivoire.
- Le 29 sur 20h55 : Envoyé spécial - Occupez-vous des enfants. Au coeur de
l'Afrique, du Mali en Côte d'Ivoire, des enfants sont victimes de trafiquants
d'esclaves.

RADIO

L'Afrique à la radio : www.africultures.com/actualite/radio/radio.htm



2)- LES MURMURES DE LA SEMAINE

Les sorties, les rumeurs, les prix, les informations etc.
Pour ne pas surcharger la lettre nous ne donnons pas le détail de l'information.
Vous le trouvez sur : www.africultures.com/actualite/murmures/lettre_diff.asp


APPELS A CONTRIBUTION
(détails sur le site)

- Publication : The Yale Journal of Criticism welcomes articles for a projected
volume on the theory and practice of translation.

- Publication sur la littérature féminine africaine : "A Literary History of African
Women's Writings".

- Publication cinéma : Journal of Black Studies, focusing on the topic of African
American Images in Film and Television.

- Publication : VOICES: The Wisconsin Review of African Languages and Literature.

- Conférence : Avril, 2-6, 2002 - Martinique. 8ème congrès international des
écrivains et critiques littéraires femmes de la Caraïbe.


CINEMA


- Inscription Festival : VII. Black International Cinema.
Berlin/Cottbus/Düsseldorf/Munich. Interdisciplinary, Intercultural Film/Video,
Dance, Theatre, Music & Seminar Presentations Germany & U.S.A. May/June 2002.

- Afrique du Sud : Le Mountainfilm Festival américain (films de montagne, aventure,
environnement) se tiendra à Durban du 24 au 26 octobre 2002, à Midrand du 30 oct.
au 2 nov. et au Cap du 4 au 9 nov.

- Afrique du Sud : Simon Bright prépare "the Captain", qui se situe durant le
génocide au Rwanda : un soldat sénégalais des Nations Unies essaye de sauver des
vies et y laissera la sienne. Le film dispose déjà des aides du Fond Sud (France) et
d'Ezef (Allemagne).


LITTERATURE

Prix :

- Prix annuel de l'African Studies Association : John Hunwick, ed. and trans.,
Timbuktu and the Songhay Empire: Al-Sa'di's Ta'rikh al-sudan down to 1613 and other
Contemporary Documents. Leiden: E. J. Brill, 1999.

Publication :

- Le courrier de l'Unesco de novembre 2001 offre un dossier "Pouvoir et argent :
chercheurs sous pression", sur les pressions exercées sur les chercheurs du secteur
public, avec un article sur la situation en Afrique.

Parutions :

- "Citoyen de seconde zone", de Buchi Emecheta, Ed. 10/18, nov. 01

- "Le double joug", de Buchi Emecheta. Ed. Gaïa, nov. 01

- "Rio de Janeiro, la voille métisse", illustrations et commentaires de
Jean-Baptiste Debret, textes de S. Gruzinski, L.-F. de Alencastro et T. Monénembo,
Ed. Chandeigne

- "Nous, les Dogons", Textes recuillis et traduits du dogon par Hassane Kansaye et
Issa Guindo, photos d'Issa Guindo, illustrations d'Aly Zomoré. Ed.. Le Figuier,
Bamako, 00, 40p. Tout a pratiquement été dit sur les Dogons. L'objectif de cet
ouvrage est de les écouter parler d'eux-mêmes, de leur société, de leur histoire, de
leur avenir.

- "Salif Keïta - L'oiseau sur le fromager", Cheick M. chérif Keïta, Ed. Le Figuier,
Bamako, 01, 40p. Si la voix exceptionnelle du chanteur albinos Salif Keïta est
connue à travers le monde, peu de gens soupçonnent le drame que vécut l'homme avant
de parvenir à la plénitude de son talent. Dans une société rigoureusement
compartimentée, l'albinisme et le refus de rester à la place que la société assigne
à chaque individu bien avant sa naissance sont des raisons largement suffisantes
pour être marginalisé. Or, Salif est un albinos qui ose s'affirmer, un noble, de
surcroît fils de chasseur, et qui, pour la honte de tous ose chanter !

- "Malgache. Manao ahoana - Initiation à la langue malgache", Par Prosper
Rajaobelina et Monique Rajaoblina-Bilbao, Ed. de la BPI / Centre Pompidou, 01,
344p., 5 cassettes audio, 490F.

- "Le Jardinier et le Bibliothécaire" Théâtre - Simonne Henry-Valmore, Ed. Ibis
Rouge, 128 p., (85,27 F) 13 Euros. Cette pièce de théâtre est une fable
philosophique qui met en scène le Jardinier de la Bibliothèque Sch?lcher illettré
certes, mais non pas analphabète comme il aime à le dire et le directeur de cette
bibliothèque qui part à la retraite. Joseph le jardinier est un puits de science. Sa
culture, il la tient des heures passées à écouter les conférences données à la
bibliothèque, des cassettes sur lesquelles sont enregistrées des textes littéraires.
Au moment où le directeur, surnommé le Brahmane décide de prendre sa retraite, lui
il décide d'apprendre à lire en cachette.

- "La Lyre et l'Archet" Poésie, Roger Toumson, Ed. Ibis Rouge, 128 p., (85,27 F) 13
Euros. Recueil de poèmes en deux parties, " Poèmes du suroît " et " Paluste " conçu
par l'auteur comme une anthologie personnelle.. Poèmes extraits des livres de poésie
qu'il eût aimé avoir antérieurement publiés et qui ont néanmoins pris consistance.
La carte onirique des itinéraires terrestres, maritimes ou célestes, épouse les
contours de la géographie réelle ou imaginaire de l'Arc des Antilles. Jouant de
l'archet sur la corde de la lyre, le poète élève, d'enthousiasme, un hymne.

- "La Section Impériale" Récit de vie, Maurice Marchenay, Ed. Ibis Rouge, 200 pages
- (98,39 F) 15 Euros. Maurice Marchenay faisait lui aussi partie de la Section
Impériale, groupe de jeunes Guyanais qui se sont battus pour être acceptés dans
l'aviation française pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Une aventure qu'il décrit
en évoquant longuement le Maroc. Nous découvrons ainsi Fez, Guercif, Oued Zem,
villes étapes avant d'arriver à l'école de pilotage de Kasba-Tadla. Là, ses
compagnons et lui seront formés au pilotage sur des avions tels que le Morane 315,
le Tiger-Moth, BT 13 et autres illustres avions. Marchenay nous fait vivre les
débuts ô combien difficiles de ces jeunes élèves-pilotes, mais il nous transmet
surtout leur amour du pilotage. Quelques drames entacheront cette formation, les
séparations, les échecs de certains. Tous ne seront pas pilotes comme Marchenay et
aucun ne prendra part à la guerre, mais ils auront été à l'école de la patience et
auront, malgré les séparations, cultivé l'esprit de solidarité, une solide amitié et
surtout réalisé leur rêve.

- "la passion de l'intertexte", Kangni Alemdjrodo, Rachid Boudjedra, Presses
Universitaires de Bordeaux, 2001, 170 pages. Kangni Alemdjrodo est nouvelliste et
dramaturge d'origine togolaise. Membre du Centre d'Etude linguistiques et
littéraires francophones et africaine, il a enseigné dans les universités de
Bordeaux 3 et de Wisconsin-Madison. Son regard sur l'?uvre de l'écrivain algérien
Rachid Boudjedra est essentiellement consacré au travail d'une écriture qui se
nourrit des contradictions algériennes, se réfléchit et s'entend dans une
remarquable fidélité. Ecrivain lui-même et professeur de Littérature, Kangni
Alemdjrodo a su déceler dans les variables et au fil du temps, des caractères
finalement assez stable d'une ?uvre à l'autre.

- "Le Mari Lubrique" (Asu gbigbléto), théâtre, Dehoumon Adjagnon, transcrit et
traduit du gungbe par Jean-Claude Hounmenou et Jean-Baptiste Adjibi, Bagneux,
Afridic. Dehoumon Adjagnon était un conteur, dramaturge et humoriste béninois. Il a
crée la troupe théâtrale Towakonou qu'il a animé avec beaucoup de succès jusqu'à sa
mort en 1985. Son répertoire est essentiellement oral et puise son inspiration des
sociétés du sud de Bénin, principalement de Porto Novo. Ce livre coûte 10 ? et peut
être acquis à : afridic@caramail.com

- "Le Vodou à travers son encyclopédie, la géomancie Afa",Basile Goudabla Kligueh,
Bagneux, Afridic. Basile Kligueh, chercheur et praticien togolais, analyse le vodou
comme une science rationnelle jusqu'au-delà du monde sensible. Cette énième étude
sur le vodou a la particularité d'être signée par un Africain et surtout un qui
pratique le vodou et en possède donc la dimension clinique en plus des connaissances
théoriques. Kligueh situe le vodou dans la sphère des grands savoirs oraux ou
écrits, monothéistes ou polythéistes tels que les Mythes Egyptiens, La Bible, La
Kabbale, les savoirs ésotériques templiers ou la mystique des cercles initiatiques.
Le Fa, l'art divinatoire sacré y est présenté comme le langage articulé du vodou.
Ancien séminariste et docteur ès Lettres, Kligueh n'a pas eu du mal à trouver des
outils conceptuels élaborés pour analyser son objet. Si son ambition qui consiste à
présenter le vodou comme science rigoureuse et structurée se heurte à la frontière
entre le monde sensible et l'univers des croyances, il sauve la mise en mettant en
valeur le caractère religieux du vodou (vodou signifiant précisément " monde des
invisibles ").

- The select proceedings of the third ISOLA conference, held in Cape Town in 1998,
have now been published as "African oral literature functions in contemporary
contexts" Edited by Russell H Kaschula Published by: New Africa Education
Publishing: Cape Town, PO Box 23317, Claremont, 7735, Cape Town, South Africa

- "Madagascar, Les chants d'une île". Un livre de Victor Randrianary vient de
paraître sous ce titre, coédité par la Cité de la Musique et Actes Sud. Accompagné
d'un CD, il constitue un parcours historico-géographique dans les différentes
musiques de Madagascar.


MEDIA
(lire détails sur le site)

- Congo : Un journaliste congolais libéré.
- Zimbabwe : Des journalistes accusés de fraude au Zimbabwe.
- Rwanda : Une loi sur la presse soulève l'inquiétude au Rwanda.
- Swaziland : Amendes et menaces au Swaziland.
- Togo : Trois journalistes togolais libérés.
- Mozambique Un cameraman agressé au Mozambique.
- Congo : Un journaliste congolais arrêté.


MUSIQUE

News :

- Les sites de Gangbé Brass Band : Le groupe Gangbé Brass Band (musique moderne
d'inspiration traditionnelle) dispose depuis quelques mois de deux sites web. Le
premier site www.gangbebrassband.com est disponible en version française et
anglaise. Le second site www.gangbe.afrikart.net, plus élaboré, a été réalisé par
l'association française Africa Computing . D'une ergonomie et d'un graphisme très
attrayant (noter les très belles photos), ce dernier site présente la formation, son
agenda, une revue de presse et quelques extraits des tubes du groupe. (source
www.oridev.org)


MIGRATION


- France : Le Haut Conseil à l'intégration (HCI) a remis le 9 novembre au premier
ministre son rapport annuel comportant les derniers chiffres de l'immigration en
France et confirme les tendances observées depuis 1997. 124 000 nouveaux titres de
séjour ont été délivrés en 2000 (100 000 en 1997), parmi lesquels 30 000 ont été
attribués à des ressortissants de l'espace économique européen. Le regroupement
familial a permis à 20 000 personnes d'immigrer, les mariages entre Français et
étrangers à 30 000, chiffre qui a doublé depuis 1997 (les Français pouvant être
d'anciens immigrés naturalisés). 55 000 titres de séjour étudiants ont été attribués
en 2000, soit le double du chiffre de 1997, dont 31,6% en provenance d'Afrique.
Seulement 5990 étrangers sont entrés en France au titre de travailleur. 38 747
demandes d'asile politique ont été posées en 2000, soit 25 % de plus que l'année
précédente. Mais les 5185 statuts de réfugiés reconnus correspondent à un taux
d'accord de 17 %, en retrait par rapport aux 19,3 % observés en 1999. En 2000, 150
000 personnes ont acquis la nationalité française. (source : le Figaro du 9 nov.
2001)


SOCIETE


- Discriminations : Les députés ont adopté la loi sur les discriminations au
travail. Ce n'est plus seulement au salarié d'en apporter la preuve : l'employeur
devra prouver que l'inégalité de traitement est justifiée par "des éléments
objectifs étrangers à toute discrimination".. Le texte élargit la liste des
discriminations (sexe, convictions religieuses, origine) en y ajoutant l'orientation
sexuelle (homosexuels, zoophiles), le patronyme, l'apparence physique et l'âge. Il
autorise les associations à ester en justice à la place du salarié.


3) LE SITE AFRICULTURES DE LA SEMAINE


- www.tierou-doople.com : DOOPLE est un centre de Ressources, de Recherches et de
Pédagogie pour la Création Africaine, dirigé par Alphonse Tierou (Directeur
Artistique et Scientifique, chorégraphe et chercheur en danse africaine). DOOPLE est
aussi un centre de formation. Le site présente les diverses activités et productions
du centre Doople : des conférences, des films vidéo, des livres de référence, des
expositions itinérantes, scientifiques, artistiques et à géométrie variable, des
universités d'été de danse et de percussions africaines, des cours théoriques
autour de la danse et la sculpture africaines, des stages pratiques de danse, de
percussions et de drummologie africaines.


5) PETITES ANNONCES GRATUITES

On vous l'annonce depuis (très) longtemps mais c'est (très) bientôt là ! Nous
avançons dans notre développement de l'ESPACE INTERACTIF sur le site ou vous pourrez
rechercher, proposer, présenter, discuter, échanger. En attendant, chaque jour de
nouvelles petites annonces sur
www.africultures.com/pratique/annonces/annonces_fr.htm

et les forums pour discuter.

Pour toucher directement votre public, vous pouvez aussi annoncer dans cette lettre.
Contactez agenda@africultures.com


6) OU TROUVER AFRICULTURES ?

Africultures est une revue largement illustrée de 128 pages par mois diffusée au
prix de 60 FF (9,15 Euros) en librairies par les éditions l'Harmattan (10 numéros
par an, ne paraît pas en juillet-août).
La frilosité des libraires pour l'Afrique, pour les revues en général et pour une
revue mensuelle en particulier font que Africultures reste difficile à trouver en
librairie. Par contre elle peut être commandée partout, y compris sur les librairies
sur internet ou sur www.revues-plurielles.org
L'abonnement reste la meilleure solution : 400 F France, 500 F étranger, 600 F par
avion pour 10 numéros (auprès des Editions l'Harmattan, 5 rue de
l'Ecole-Polytechnique, 75005 Paris).
Pour pallier aux faiblesses de la diffusion et mieux toucher nos lecteurs à
l'étranger, NOUS PUBLIONS TOUTE LA REVUE SUR INTERNET : l'abonnement est de 240 F
pour un an et comporte tout : tous les numéros parus, soit près de 5000 pages, les
10 numéros à venir (un an) et les bases de données.
Tous les articles sont ainsi lisibles en ligne, téléchargeables, imprimables. Des
moteurs de recherche efficaces par thèmes et par auteur permettent de considérer la
revue comme une référence, une véritable encyclopédie documentaire et critique des
expressions culturelles africaines contemporaines. Les cahiers critiques de la revue
y sont facilement lisibles en html (pages internet normales). Par contre, les
dossiers de la revue et les cahiers critiques jusqu'à septembre 2000 y sont publiés
en PDF, ce qui nécessite de télécharger (gratuitement) si on ne l'a pas encore le
logiciel Acrobate Reader, qui restaure la mise en page exacte de la revue.
Comme c'est un peu lourd, notamment pour les faibles bandes passantes africaines,
nous préparons la publication intégrale de la revue en html. C'est beaucoup de
travail mais ce sera chose faite d'ici la fin de l'année.


7) DESABONNEMENT

Pour vous désabonner, vous pouvez entrer votre e-mail et cliquer sur "résiliation"
en page d'accueil du site, ou à défaut nous envoyer un mail à
agenda@africultures.com C'est également à cette adresse que vous pouvez nous
envoyer des informations. La lettre étant gérée par un serveur, on ne peut lui
répondre directement.


8) COPYRIGHT

Reproduction totale ou partielle dans les listes de diffusion autorisée avec mention
de la source : Lettre d'information d'Africultures www.africultures.com (archives en
ligne).
Reproduction dans les sites internet et les média soumise à copyright international.
S'adresser à la rédaction. Notre travail (de titan !) à une valeur que la diffusion
de nos contenus doit pouvoir financer pour assurer notre autonomie : les
contrevenants seront poursuivis.


BONNE AFRISEMAINE A TOUS !!

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Greetings from AfricanCraft.com!

2001-12-06

http://www.africancraft.com

A web site dedicated to bringing the arts and the artisans of Africa online.
Greetings from AfricanCraft.com!

As the holiday season approaches, we wish you happiness and peace. For those of you
in a shopping mood, we hope you will remember our vendor partners and the great
selection and variety of products they offer. For meaningful gifts for friends and
family, conveniently delivered as always, to your home.

As a special thank you for being on our mailing list, we'd like to offer you a 10%
discount on any purchases you make on Africancraft.com this holiday season (for
details on redeeming the coupon, please see the bottom of this email).

::::::::::: WHAT'S NEW on africancraft.com ?
Well, our name is new; we were formerly African Crafts Online. And a new design for
our home page, which is a prelude to a complete facelift we have been working on for
the entire web site, which should be coming online soon -- we're hoping in time to
ring in the new year. Along with the new site design we'll be adding web sites for a
number of African artists and artisans we've heard from recently, in particular a
number of artisans we met on a tour earlier this year in Mali who are doing some
very exciting work. Please stay tuned!

::::::::::: U.S. tour of KENTE WEAVER

Our favorite Kente cloth weaver, Gilbert Bobbo Ahiagble, who has been featured on
our web site from our beginnings, is currently on tour in the States. Bobbo has been
visiting the U.S. for over 20 years now, giving Kente cloth weaving demonstrations
and workshops, but this is the first time he is traveling along with one of his
sons, Capuchi, also a Master weaver.

After appearing at the Oakland Museum of California as part of the 'Wrapped In
Pride' exhibit, Bobbo is currently at Skidmore in New York State, and will be going
next to Washington DC and Detroit. For more information on Bobbo and his current
schedule please visit his web pages at
http://www.africancraft.com/artist/bobbo/

::::::::::: AFRICAN ART EXHIBIT

Mimi Wolford, the director of one of our partner organizations, the MBARI Institute
for Contemporary African Art (MICAA) has curated a show on contemporary African
artists at the University of New England's art gallery. Entitled "Colors of Africa -
Contemporary Perspectives", the show is on display through January 5, 2002.

The exhibition featuring 36 artists from 18 countries, celebrates the vibrant colors
of Africa as expressed in artworks from oil paintings to pen and ink, from handmade
paper to works in bronze. Artists represented include such well known names as
Ibrahim El Salahi and Amir Nour from Sudan, El Loko from Togo, Bruce Onobrakpeya and
Twins Seven-Seven from Nigeria, Sane Wadu from Kenya, Wosene Kosrof and Sofia Kifle
from Ethiopia and William Kentridge from South Africa, as well as many young artists
such as Florence Adeyemi from Nigeria and Sanaa Gateja from Uganda.

Admission is free. Gallery hours are Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 1:00
- 4:00 p.m. and Thursdays 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the University of New England's
Westbrook College Campus, 716 Stevens Avenue, Portland, Maine. For more information,
please call the Art Gallery at (207) 797-7261 x4499.



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OneWorld DebtChannel.org Digest

2001-12-06

http://www.debtchannel.org

A weekly e-mail digest of the latest top stories from the global portal on international debt from the OneWorld network.
OneWorld DebtChannel.org Digest
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A weekly e-mail digest of the latest top stories from www.DebtChannel.org
the global portal on international debt from the OneWorld network
www.OneWorld.net DebtChannel.org features news, analysis, opinions,campaign
news, actions, events and headlines from the leading organisations involved
in the debt issue. Please feel free to forward this e-mail to your friends
and colleagues.



News
http://www.debtchannel.org/news/latest/


Fighting terrorism includes fighting poverty, says US Treasury
http://wbln0018.worldbank.org/NEWS/DEVNEWS.NSF/46773469c477da9285256716000f7
221/1ae8d7ec251109d485256b14004ee57a?OpenDocument#Story2
In remarks prepared for a speech at Harvard University, US Treasury
Undersecretary for International Affairs John Taylor said that economic
growth was necessary to head off the conditions that foster terrorism.
Taylor continued by saying that it was important not to encourage nations to
default on debts and that there should be less reliance on big loan packages
by countries that get into trouble.



IMF call for international bankruptcy process
http://www.jubileeplus.org/worldnews/northamerica/IMF%20in%20support%20of%20
bankruptcy%20plan.htm
In a surprise call, the International Monetary Fund's management has thrown
its weight behind a plan for an international bankruptcy procedure. Anne
Krueger, the IMF's first deputy managing director, described the procedure
as "the missing element" that will allow indebted governments to seek legal
protection from their private sector creditors.



Economic rebuilding in Afghanistan starts at debt relief
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/whatnew/press/afghan7.htm
Oxfam International called on the World Bank, International Monetary Fund
and the Asian Development Bank to cancel the Afghanistan debt as the first
step towards economic recovery. Afghanistan's debt to these three agencies
total almost US$42 million.



World Bank and IMF agree on Tanzanian debt relief
http://allafrica.com/stories/200111280811.html
The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund agreed that Tanzania has
taken all the necessary steps to qualify for debt relief under the Heavily
Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative. Tanzania is only the fourth
country to reach this point (joining Bolivia, Mozambique and Uganda).



Mozambique gets debt relief from Paris Club
http://www.jubileeplus.org/finance/mozambique_stock.htm
The Paris Club of creditors agreed to reduce Mozambique's debt by $1.65
billion in net present value under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries
Initiative (HIPC). The country will devote all the resources freed by the
debt relief into priority areas identified in the country's poverty
reduction strategy.



IMF calls for extra aid for poor
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4301842,00.html
The International Monetary Fund has urged the world's richest countries to
boost aid budgets and debt relief efforts to prevent the global economic
slowdown causing more abject poverty in the developing world. In a statement
released after the Ottawa meetings, the IMF warned that the slump would have
greatest impact on the world's poor.



Analysis
http://www.debtchannel.org/views/analysis/


Debt in Sub-Saharan Africa on the eve of the third millennium
http://attac.org/fra/toil/doc/cadtm3en.htm
Since 1996, reports published by the international financial institutions
and the media say that Sub-Saharan Africa has got off to a new start thanks
to adjustment policies in place there. However, a series of social and
economic indicators point in the opposite direction.



Drops of Oil in a Sea of Poverty - the case for a new debt deal for Nigeria
http://www.jubileeplus.org/worldnews/africa/Drops%20of%20oil%20in%20a%20sea%
20of%20poverty.htm
The demands of past debt on the democratic government of Nigeria is
handicapping its capacity to resolve growing internal social and ethnic
tensions, says Jubilee Plus in a new report.



Sierra Leone: an IMF's planned route from conflict to poverty
http://www.jubileeplus.org/analysis/articles/Sierra_Leone_IMF_planned_route
htm
Conflicts have affected eleven countries eligible for debt relief under the
Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative (HIPC) but post-conflict
assistance suffers long delays. Focusing on the world's poorest country
Sierra Leone, with unsustainable debts of US $1.19 billion, a paper from
Jubilee Plus calls for a new just process for dealing with conflict
countries.



Capital flight: a blight on growth?
http://www.id21.org/society/S7bvf1g1.html
The scale of 'capital flight' from developing countries is of increasing
concern. What drives it and what are the consequences? Should, and can,
anything be done? An Oxford University report argues for more action by
developed countries, looking at practical suggestions and policy
implications for curbing capital flight.



Latest Campaigns
http://www.debtchannel.org/campaigns/latest/


Boycott World Bank bonds
http://www.africapolicy.org/docs01/wb0111a.htm
Africa Action supports the boycott of World Bank bonds to put pressure on
the institution to cancel Africa's debt and end the imposition of economic
policies harmful to health. The new effort launched among the African
American religious community is seen as essential to tackle the AIDS crisis
in Africa.



Still waiting for the Jubilee
http://www.jubileedebtcampaign.org.uk/news/press_release-nov15.htm
Jubilee Debt Campaign representatives met UK Chancellor Gordon Brown and
World Bank President James Wolfensohn, in London, to stress that current
initiatives to cancel unpayable Third World Debt are inadequate. Lobbying in
advance of the IMF/World Bank meetings in Ottowa, campaigners sought to
encourage the UK government to push for further debt relief.



Friends of the Earth launch programme to recognise ecological debt
http://www.foei.org/campaigns/EcologicalDebt/indexdebt.htm
Extraction of natural resources, unfair trade rules and the disproportionate
pollution by industrialised countries have all contributed to the ecological
debt. This adds another vast layer of obligation from the industrialised
countries to the Third World. The Friends of the Earth initiative aims to
stop the increase in ecological debt and restore areas affected in
developing countries.



Trading rules must put people first
http://www.wdm.org.uk/campaign/WTO.htm
The World Trade Organisation stands accused of failing poor countries and
citizens in favour of rich nations and corporations. As the Qatar meeting
approaches, it is now vital that huge public concern about WTO rules voiced
in Seattle is not lost. The challenge is to transform this into a real
commitment for change. For more information see the World Development
Movement's WTO campaign.




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Tanzania Online Gateway Newsletter November 2001

2001-12-06

http://www.tzonline.org

Our latest additions to Tanzania Online, the gateway to information on development issues in Tanzania. All documents are available free on tzonline.org. You can also receive these documents by email.
Tanzania Online Gateway

Here are our latest additions to
Tanzania
Online, the gateway to
information on development issues in Tanzania. All documents are
available free on the Internet at the address
www.tzonline.org
The list is provided with a link that leads you to full details of the
documents. You can also receive these documents by email (see the end of
this list for instructions on how to use this service
Agency
theory: its relevance to Tanzania's economic restructuring
Agricultural sector
development strategy
The
current state of external debt management in Tanzania
Fiscal
Impact of the Parastatal Sector in Tanzania: 1984-1995
Growth
and Structure of Tanzanian's Industrial Sector Investment and
Employment
Human
resource and institutional development in Africa: an
overview
Mageuzi ya kiuchumi
Tanzania
The Management of
Foreign Aid in Tanzania
Mapambano:
Harakati za Kuondoa Umaskini Nchini Tanzania
Matching
Managerial Skills and Behaviour with Business Strategy -
Revisited
Political
Interventions and Bank Failure in Pre-Liberalized Tanzania
Poverty reduction strategy
paper: progress report 2000/01
A
Reflection on the Context of Educational Reforms in
Tanzania
Simplified
Customer-Oriented Information Technology for Railways in Developing
Countries: The Experience of Tanzania Railways Corporation
The
Small and Micro Enterprise Audit in Tanzania: Is it worth the Effort?
Evidence from an Exploratory Study
Socio-Economic
Impact of Privatisation: The Tanzania Experience
The
state of Tanzania's social sector in the development context
Agency
theory: its relevance to Tanzania's economic restructuring
The African Journal of
Finance and Mangement Vol. 9 No. 1
Jairo, Isayah J. / Institute of
Finance Management , 2000
Abstract:

Tanzania's current restructuring programme
entails not only private ownership but also a dispersion of ownership of
companies to a wider public of private entrepreneurs. This paper uses
agency theory to examine the contractual relationships between various
parties in these privatized companies. An exposition of agency problem
and costs is made and ways to reduce them are suggested and analyzed. The
relevance of the theory to the restructuring programme is also examined.
The paper analyses how privatization is going to define the agency
relationships, thereby enabling the application to agency theory in the
operations of these companies. This will mutually benefit both investors
and mismanagement in these companies by providing investment
opportunities and cheaper sources of capital respectively.
[ Full
text ]
Agricultural
sector development strategy
Tanzania United Republic ,
2001
[
Full text ]
The
current state of external debt management in Tanzania
The African journal of
Finance and Management Vol. 9 No.1
Mjeme, Godwin G. The Institute of
Finance Management,2000
Abstract
The Highly Indebted Poor Countries
(HIPC) initiative mainly by the World Bank and the International Monetary
Fund has two features which distinuguish it from earlier attempts to deal
with the external debt problem of developing countries. First, unlike
earlier strategies which resorted to dealing with bilateral or
multilateral debt the HIPC initiative attempts to deal with the total
debt. Secondly, it recognices that the existence of poverty is a
constraint to servicing debt. This paper analyses the HIPC initiative in
the context of Tanzania, a poor debt stressed and developing country and
attempts to examine the country's indebtedness stance beyond the (HIPC)
initiative.
[
Full text ]
Fiscal
Impact of the
Parastatal
Sector in Tanzania: 1984-1995
The african journal of
Finance and Management Vol. 9 No. 1July 2000
Mushi, Richard / Institute of
Finance Management (IFM) , 2000
Abstract
:
The parastatal sector in Tanzania
grew at a tremendous pace in the last three decades. An inventory of the
sector done by the Parastatal Sector Reform Commission in the early 1
990s came up with a figure of 425 firms. The large number of firms is
also reflected in the large proportion of gross capital formation and
high share in waged -employment. The strength in numbers and level of
investment has not been matched with a positive fiscal impact on the
government sector. The parastatals have consumed a disproportionately
huge portion of the government's financial resources. Apart from failing
to generate surplus to be transferred to the government as dividends, it
continued to receive subsidies and grants to extend is survival,
Furthermore, it continued to enjoy high tax exemptions thus accentuating
further the government budgetary problems. On the external sector, the
parastatals have left the government with huge external debts that are
yet to be settled. The study has basically established the magnitude of
the net fiscal transfers from the government to the sector. The findings
tend to provide a further justification on the action talten by the
government to either privatize the solvent commercial firms or liquidate
the insolvent ones or restructure and rationalize the quasi-government
firms. It is concluded that the pace of closing the parasratals has to be
expedited to avoid further depletion of the remaining resources.
[
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Growth
and Structure of Tanzanian's Industrial Sector Investment and
Employment
The African Journal of
Finance and Management Vol.8.No.2 January 2000
Shitundu, Joseph Dr. / Institute of
Finance Management (IFM) , 2000
Abstract
:
Tanzania like many other Sub-Saharan African
countries is Being a formidable challenge of creating many employment
opportunities so as to he able to absorb, each year about 700, 000 new
entrants going into the job market or about 200, 000 individuals who seek
wage employment every year. Industrialization is one of the ways which
can help in dealing with this problem. Indeed the experiences of
South-East Asian countries show that industrial growth can contribute to
the creation of employment opportunities in a sustainable manner.
Tanzania's experience, however, show that the relatively high output
growth achieved during reforms since the mid 1 980s have not resulted
into such increased employment creation. This situation is probably a
reflection of the fact that the growth momentum achieved in Tanzania is
either inadequate or does not come from investment directed into the
labour intensive activities. This paper asserts that in order for the
industrial sector to contribute substantially and in a sustainable manner
to employment creation in Tanzania then, first the rate of industrial
investment must he increased and secondly the pattern of industrial
investment must be directed to labour intensive and agro-based industrial
activities. Tanzania being basically an agricultural c9untry such
investment will have a multiplier effect in terms or employment
generation partly due to the linkages effects, which such industries
might have to the rest of the economy
[
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Human
resource and institutional development in Africa: an overview
Paper presented at the
first Pan African Capacity Building Forum in Bamako, Mali. October 22nd -
24th, 2001
Wangwe, Samuel M Rweyemamu, Dennis
C / Economic and Social research Foundation (ESRF) , 2001
[
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The
Impact of Regulation and Supervision Compliance Costs to Financial
Institutions in Tanzania
The African journl of
Finance and Management Vol. 8 No. 2 January 2000
Satta, T.A. / Institute of Finance
Management (IFM) , 2000
Abstract :
The role of banks and financial
institutions in an economy is to provide means by which funds can he
transferred from surplus units in the economy to deficit units. While
playing this role, these institutions need to be regulated and supervised
in order to have safe and sound banking systems. If not well implemented,
however, these regulations entail substantial costs, which ultimately
affect the banking system's efficiency. This paper examines whether or
not supervision compliance costs are significant by applying regression
analysis to the collected primary data. The results confirm the
hypothesis that there is a negative relationship between bank earnings
and compliance costs. This relationship is, however, found not to be
strong. The computed coefficient of determination indicates that
compliance costs represent about 3% only of the bank earnings variation
in the country. This implies that a large proportion of the variation is
explained by other variables.
[
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Mageuzi
ya kiuchumi Tanzania
Mada iliyowasilishwa
kwenye warsha ya viongozi wa matawi ya Chama cha Wafanyakazi wa Viwanda,
Biashara, Taasisi za Fedha, Huduma na Ushauri(TUICO) na menegimenti ya
shirika la Hifadhi ya Jamii la Taifa (NSSF) Octoba 29,2001. Iringa
Rweyemamu, Dennis C.
/ Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF) , 2001
[ Full
text ]
The
Management of Foreign Aid in Tanzania
Wangwe, Samuel M. / Economic and
Social Research Foundation
Abstract :
The Management of Foreign Aid in
Tanzania. The paper was first prepared for the Economic Policy Workshop
organized by Economic Research Bureau and Department of Economics of
University of Dar es Salaam in 1997. It was later revised and produced as
a working paper. The paper analyzed foreign aid management in Tanzania.
The paper used secondary information and qualitative data from various
research studies, Government institutions and NGO s. Among others the
paper has examined trends in the volume of official development
assistance to Tanzania; changing forms of Aid; sectoral forms of Aid; and
the institutional framework for managing aid. In addition the paper has
addressed the management of Aid including aspects of effectiveness of
aid, capacity building, aid coordination and aid conditionally The paper
put forward the following main policy implications: First, management of
sectoral aid and budgetary support demand a greater capacity for
structural planning and management as well as budget management. Second,
aid relationship should be reviewed to determine new patterns of
partnerships in development on more equal terms. In particular, the
balance in terms of accountability, transparency, coordination and
conditionality needs to be improved so that both partners in development
play their new roles effectively. Research Coordinator: Prof. S.M Wangwe
Principal Researcher: Prof. S.M Wangwe Date: June 1997 Client:

[
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Matching
Managerial Skills and
Behaviour
with Business Strategy - Revisited
the African Journal of
Finance and Management Vol. 8 No. 2 January 2000
Mwanjabala, Edward D. / (IFM) ,
2000
Abstract :
The burgeoning literature on
matching managerial skills to business strategy is a testimony to the
fact that people now recognize the increasing importance of human
resources in creating value and sustaining the competitive advantage of a
firm. In the light of this, could employers in Tanzania follow this
approach? This paper looks at the selection methods used by organizations
in Tanzania and models of matching managerial skills to business strategy
advocated by a number of authors. The paper then concludes that matching
a manager to a business strategy needs learning. However managerial
characteristics are difficult to change as business change. At best the
matching concepts suits manual and technical jobs.

[
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Political
Interventions and Bank Failure in Pre-Liberalized Tanzania
The African Journal of
Finance and Management Vol. 9 No. 1 July 2000
Chijoriga, Marcellina M. /
Institute of Finance Management (IFM)
Abstract :
Over the years there has been an
increase in the number of bank failures in both centralized and
decentralized economies. Internal reasons given for bank failures include
reckless lending, corruption, non use of prudent classification and risk
assessment methods, fraud and management deficiencies. External factors
such as deregulation; lack of information among bank customers;
homogeneity of the banking business, connections among banks do cause
bank failure. For centrally planned economies, government and political
interference in the banking operations and policies also contribute to
bank failure. Tanzania, which until recently had a centrally planned
economy, and the government having majority (51%) share holding in
parastatals and banks also experienced bank failure in the form of
non-performing assets (NPAs). By 1991, due to increased lending to
financially distressed parastatals and cooperative unions, the NBC
suffered large non-performing loans (NPAs) equal to 70% of the total bank
NPAs. Considering the high rate of NPA's suffered by NBC, this paper
tries to show that government and political interventions and the non-use
of prudent credit scoring methods had contributed to the NBC
failure.
[
Full text ]
Poverty
reduction strategy paper
Progress report
2000/01
Tanzania United Republic ,
August, 2001
[ Full text
]
A
Reflection on the Context of Educational Reforms in Tanzania
Kiwia, Sixtus F.N. / University of
Dar es Salaam
Abstract :
This paper reviews the origins of
educational reforms in Tanzania and discusses reforms in the context of
the educational change process. The origin of educational reforms is
assumed to be closely related to the policy formulation and
implementation process. The reforms are conceptualized within the
framework of three perspectives on change. Policy formulation and
implementation are interpreted as complementary processes and it is
argued that inappropriate perception of the implementation process is
often the cause of failure in achieving the desired results from
educational reforms or policy initiatives. Acceptability or
non-acceptability of educational reforms are based on the question of
responsiveness and compliance of the different groups charged with
implementing the reforms. The co-operation of grassroot members and their
institutional leaders is also considered crucial in implementing the
reforms. Thus conflicts of interests have to be tolerated in order to
maintain a balance amongst conflicting parties in the reform
process
[
Full text ]
Simplified
Customer-Oriented Information Technology for Railways in Developing
Countries: The Experience of Tanzania Railways Corporation
Report by the UNCTAD
Secretariat
United Nations United Nations
Conference on Trade and Development , 2001
[
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The
Small and Micro Enterprise Audit in Tanzania: Is it worth the Effort?
Evidence from an Exploratory Study
The African Journal of
Finance and Management Vol.8 no.2 January 2000
Kitindi, E. / Institute of Finance
Management (IFM) , 2000
Abstract
:
The audit of small and micro-enterprises has,
for a long time, been of concern to many academics and practitioners
alike. Arguments have abounded as to whether the small enterprise audit
was worthwhile or not. Though both views existed, it was apparent that
small enterprise auditors did face problems in the small audit, albeit in
different forms and magnitude. Some countries allow small enterprises to
go un-audited. In the UK, a financial reporting standard for smaller
entities has been promulgated in an attempt to mitigate some of the
problems. This paper presents findings of an exploratory study conducted
in Tanzania in relation to problem met by small arid micro-enterprise
auditors. The study was motivated by the fact that, whereas elsewhere the
small audit problem is apparent and being dealt with in various ways, in
Tanzania there is an apparent lack of knowledge to any problems and their
effect on the auditor's work. The study thus sought, inter alia, to
confirm the existence of small audit problems, the nature of their
incidence, and their impact on the audit work. This was done by
soliciting responses to a number of potential audit problems. The results
suggest that most of the problems investigated did not occur frequently
although some were significant to the auditor's work. A tentative
conclusion is that, though small enterprises in Tanzania have similar
characteristics to those elsewhere, the incidence of SME audit problems
is perceived differently in the country~ Key works internal controls,
small and micro enterprises, auditing standards, accounting
standards.
[
Full text ]
Socio-Economic
Impact of
Privatisation:
The Tanzania Experience
The African Journal of
Finance and Management Vol 9 no. 1 July 2000
Mwandenga, Adam M. / institute of
Finance Management (IFM) , 2000
Abstract
:
In Tanzania and during the short run period
privatisation has had both positive and negative effects to the economy.
The positive impact seems to outweigh the negative. Positive divestiture
results can be measured by the number of firms that have been divested,
performance of firms which have already been divested, performance of
firms, particularly those involved in the supply of public utilities
which for the time being remain in the public sector domain, and the
degree of competition enhanced by privatisation in general. Negative
divestiture results seem to hinge primarily on the number of retrenches.
This factor call for further research to quantity the exact amount of
loss of job opportunities, since there are cases where divestiture led to
an increase in job opportunities. Indeed there are also cases where some
of the retrenched were redeployed.
[ Full
text ]
The
state of Tanzania's social sector in the development context
Paper presented during
the CSSC stakeholders consultation in Bagamoyo, Tanzania Nov. 2nd
2001
Wangwe, Samuel M Rweyemamu, Dennis
C / Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF) , 2001
[ Full
text ]
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Africa Grantmakers

2001-12-06

http://www.africagrantmakers.org/

The Africa Grantmakers Affinity Group (AGAG) is a network of grantmakers working in, or interested in working in Africa. The group has its roots in the Southern Africa Grantmakers Affinity Group (SAGAG), which was designed to encourage greater foundation interest in South Africa, promote better grantmaking in the country, and assist nonprofit organizations fighting apartheid.

Association of Small Foundations

2001-12-06

http://www.smallfoundations.org/

With a membership of some 1,900 foundations, ASF works to provide information and assistance related to quality philanthropy to foundations having five or fewer persons and a portfolio that includes all aspects of foundation work, including public relations, writing letters, cutting checks, mailing and processing grant applications, working with trustees and grantees, doing site visits and evaluations, and managing assets.

PHILANTHROPY NEWS DIGEST

November 30, 2001

2001-12-06

http://fdncenter.org/pnd/philanthropy/

November is Celebrating Philanthropy month at the Foundation Center, and in honor of the occasion we've put together a collection of annotated links to some of the best general philanthropy resources on the Web.

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PHILANTHROPY NEWS DIGEST
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November 30, 2001

November is Celebrating Philanthropy month at the
Foundation Center, and in honor of the occasion we've
put together a collection of annotated links to some
of the best general philanthropy resources on the Web.

This isn't the last word on the subject -- in fact,
we hope you'll join us in making the Web version of
this guide as comprehensive and up-to-date as possible.

To browse the Web version, follow this link:
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(1) Affinity Groups
(2) Board Development
(3) Charity Monitoring Groups
(4) Infrastructure Groups
(5) Nonprofit Academic/Research Centers
(6) Philanthropy News Resources
(7) Professional Associations
(8) Regional Associations of Grantmakers


(1) Affinity Groups

Africa Grantmakers
http://www.africagrantmakers.org/
The Africa Grantmakers Affinity Group (AGAG) is a network
of grantmakers working in, or interested in working in
Africa. The group has its roots in the Southern Africa
Grantmakers Affinity Group (SAGAG), which was designed to
encourage greater foundation interest in South Africa,
promote better grantmaking in the country, and assist
nonprofit organizations fighting apartheid.

Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy
http://www.aapip.org/
Founded in 1990, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in
Philanthropy (AAPIP) is a national membership association
dedicated to the two-fold mission of increasing the parti-
cipation and leadership of Asian Pacific Americans in
philanthropy and increasing philanthropic resources to
those communities. AAPIP’s members include foundations,
the staff and trustees of grantmaking institutions, and
representatives of nonprofit organizations.

Association of Small Foundations
http://www.smallfoundations.org/
With a membership of some 1,900 foundations, ASF works to
provide information and assistance related to quality phil-
anthropy to foundations having five or fewer persons and a
portfolio that includes all aspects of foundation work,
including public relations, writing letters, cutting checks,
mailing and processing grant applications, working with
trustees and grantees, doing site visits and evaluations,
and managing assets.

Communications Network
http://www.comnetwork.org/
The Communications Network is a nonprofit membership org-
anization that promotes strategic communications as an
integral part of effective philanthropy by providing the
philanthropic community with strategic communications
leadership, guidance, and resources. The Network also
publishes "Network Notes," an e-mail newsletter focusing
on philanthropy and communications issues.

Consortium of Foundation Libraries
http://www.foundationlibraries.org/
The Consortium of Foundation Libraries is dedicated to
enhancing learning, sharing resources, and coordinating
information services among foundation libraries and archives.
The Consortium comprises libraries and information
centers associated with public and private foundations,
private operating foundations, nonprofit organizations
whose function is to perform services for foundations or
collecting and disseminating information relating to the
foundations' fields of interest, and other nonprofit org-
anizations whose aims and operations are deemed by the
membership to be similar to the above organizations.

Environmental Grantmakers Association
http://www.ega.org/
The Environmental Grantmakers Association, a voluntary
association of foundations and giving programs concerned
with the protection of the natural environment, works to
increase awareness of the relationships between environ-
mental grantmaking and other areas of grantmaking and to
encourage all types of philanthropic programs to support
environmentally related activities. In addition, EGA
provides the means by which members can improve their
effectiveness as grantmakers and works to increase the
resources available to address environmental concerns.

Funders Concerned About AIDS
http://www.fcaaids.org/
Funders Concerned About AIDS assists philanthropy in
being more aggressive and strategic in HIV/AIDS and
related grantmaking areas by helping funders to broaden
their strategic understanding and appreciation of HIV/AIDS
issues and increase their creativity in designing and
sustaining effective grantmaking strategies around the
world.

Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues
http://www.lgbtfunders.org/lgbtfunders/index.htm
Founded in 1982 as the Working Group on Funding Lesbian
and Gay Issues, FLGI works to increase the visibility of
and funding for lesbian and gay issues in the philanthropic
community.

Funders Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities
http://www.fundersnetwork.org/
The Funders’ Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communi-
ties is a resource for foundations, nonprofit organizations,
and other partners working to solve the environmental,
social, and economic problems created by suburban sprawl
and urban disinvestment. The Network informs funders of
critical policy and grassroots developments; enables pro-
gram staff to share effective strategies and tools; builds
the capacity of key constituencies to promote smart growth
and livable communities; and raises awareness about the
interdisciplinary nature of these issues and the need for
sustained engagement by a diverse coalition of funders.

Grantmaker Forum on Community & National Service
http://www.gfcns.org/
The Grantmaker Forum on Community & National Service,
an affinity group of grantmakers representing the whole spec-
trum of philanthropy, including private foundations,
individual donors, corporate foundations and community
foundations, is organized around the belief that service
-- giving of oneself for purposes greater than oneself --
is a fundamental value of American democracy as well as
a value that should be supported and celebrated.

Grantmakers Concerned with Care at the End of Life
http://www.gccel.org/
Grantmakers Concerned with Care at the End of Life (GCCEL)
is a national network of funders who are addressing the
critical issues surrounding the experience of dying. GCCEL
works to heighten awareness of these issues among philan-
thropic, government, and healthcare institutions, and also
helps to educate funders about what they can do to aid in
the development and research of new systems of care,
governmental and institutional policies, and public and
professional education programs.

Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees
http://www.gcir.org/
Established in 1990, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants
and Refugees (GCIR) is a national network of more than
175 foundation staff and trustees representing 115 founda-
tions with diverse grantmaking interests and geographic
areas of focus. GCIR promotes awareness and understanding
among grantmakers about national and international migra-
tion trends and public policies and other issues affecting
immigrants and refugees, and works to increase financial
support for projects and activities benefiting immigrant
and refugee communities.

Grantmakers for Children, Youth & Families
http://www.gcyf.org/
Grantmakers for Children, Youth & Families (GCYF) is a mem-
bership association of grantmaking institutions established
to increase the ability of organized philanthropy to improve
the well-being of children, youth and families. GCYF serves
as a forum to review and analyze grantmaking strategies,
exchange information about effective programs, examine
public policy developments, and maintain ongoing discussions
with national leaders.

Grantmakers for Education
http://www.edfunders.org/
A membership organization for private and public grantmakers
that support education from early childhood through K-12 and
beyond.

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
http://www.geofunders.org/main/index.htm
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, a network of people
located both in and outside the United States, is dedicated
to promoting learning and encouraging dialogue among funders
committed to the field of organizational effectiveness.

Grantmakers in Aging
http://www.giaging.org/
Grantmakers in Aging is an educational nonprofit membership
organization for staff and trustees of foundations and
corporations active in the field of aging.

Grantmakers in the Arts
http://www.giarts.org/
Representing over 250 organizations, Grantmakers in the Arts
is a nonprofit membership organization comprised of private
foundations, family foundations, community foundations,
corporate foundations, corporate giving programs, and non-
profit organizations that make arts grants. GIA welcomes
public sector grantmakers as affiliate members.

Grantmakers in Health
http://www.gih.org/
Grantmakers In Health, an educational organization dedi-
cated to helping foundations and corporate giving programs
improve the nation's health, works to foster communication
and collaboration among grantmakers and others, and to
strengthen the grantmaking community's knowledge, skills,
and effectiveness in dealing with health-related issues.

Grants Managers Network
http://www.gmnetwork.org/
A project of the Rockefeller Family Fund, the Grants
Managers Network, an association of foundation professionals
responsible for grants management, provides a forum in
which grants manageers can exchange information about
grants management and its relevance to efficient and
effective grantmaking.

Hispanics in Philanthropy
http://www.hiponline.org/
Hispanics in Philanthropy is an association of more than
450 U.S. and Latin American grantmakers and nonprofit
leaders committed to increasing philanthropic support of
Latino communities and to promoting greater participation
by Latinos within organized philanthropy. HIP seeks to
increase Latino representation on foundation staff and
boards, promotes efforts to strengthen the Latino nonprofit
sector, develops cross border exchanges between Latin
American and U.S. foundations, and educates grantmakers
about issues affecting Latino communities.

International Funders for Indigenous Peoples
http://www.firstpeoples.org/IFIP.htm
Established in 1999, the International Funders for
Indigenous Peoples (IFIP) is a venue for communications
and resource sharing among international funders of indi-
genous peoples. IFIP provides a forum that cuts across
grantmaking disciplines to build a contextual understanding
of indigenous peoples that includes the impact of globali-
zation.

Jewish Funders Network
http://www.jfunders.org/
The Jewish Funders Network brings together Jews, nationally
and regionally, who believe that their funding decisions
must be philosophically and strategically sound and who
understand that their philanthropy goes much deeper than
the mere act of writing checks. JFN encourages membership
among individual philanthropists as well as foundation
trustees, executives, and grantmaking professionals.

National Network of Grantmakers
http://www.nng.org/
The National Network of Grantmakers is an organization of
400 individual donors, foundation staff and board members,
and grantmaking committee members involved in funding
social and economic justice by supporting organizations
working for change.

Neighborhood Funders Group
http://www.nfg.org/
A membership association of grantmaking institutions
dedicated to strengthening the capacity of organized phil-
anthropy to understand and support community-based efforts
to organize and improve the economic and social fabric of
low-income urban neighborhoods and rural communities.

Technology Affinity Group
http://www.tagtech.org/
The Technology Affinity Group seeks to advance technology
best practices in philanthropy through the formation of a
network of technical and non-technical foundation staff.
TAG helps its members to spread understanding of how tech-
nology can best serve philanthropic goals, foster partner-
ships with program and communications staff, explore
appropriate future technologies, and identify resources
for technical knowledge and expertise.

Women & Philanthropy
http://www.womenphil.org/
Women & Philanthropy is an association of grantmakers,
women and men dedicated to mobilizing the resources of
the philanthropic community to achieve equity for women
and girls by increasing funding for programs that achieve
equity for women and girls.

Women's Funding Network
http://www.wfnet.org/
The Women’s Funding Network is an association of women's
funds working to increase resources for programs benefiting
women and girls. By fostering strategic alliances among
women, donors, communities, and institutions, WFN promotes
the development and growth of women's funds with the aim
of strengthening the women's funding movement and promoting
women's leadership in philanthropy.

(2) Board Development

Board Café
http://www.boardcafe.org/
Board Café, a collaborative project of CompassPoint Non-
profit Services and the National Center for Nonprofit Boards,
is the electronic newsletter for members of nonprofit boards
of directors. "Short enough to read over a cup of coffee,"
Board Café presents ideas, information, opinions, news, and
resources to help board members give and get the most out
of board service.

National Center for Nonprofit Boards
http://www.ncnb.org/main.htm
Established in 1988 by the Association of Governing Boards
of Universities and Colleges and Independent Sector, the
National Center for Nonprofit Boards provides resources,
programs, and services to the nonprofit community and
publishes material on nonprofit governance, offering more
than 100 booklets, books, videos, and audiotapes. NCNB’s
Web site offers Board Information Center, a free informa-
tion clearinghouse on board-related topics, and Board
Member Online, an abridged version of "Board Member," the
organization's members-only periodical.

(3) Charity Monitoring Groups

BBB Wise Giving Alliance
http://www.give.org/
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance collects and distributes
information about the programs, governance, fundraising
practices, and finances of hundreds of nationally soliciting
charitable organizations that are the subject of donor
inquiries. The Alliance Web site offers an interactive form
that can be used to request information on charities that
are not included among its current evaluation reports.

Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
http://www.ecfa.org/
Comprised of charitable, religious, missionary, social,
and educational organizations, the Evangelical Council for
Financial Accountability serves as a "Christian Better
Business Bureau" by making appropriate public disclosure
of its more than 900 members' financial practices and
accomplishments.

(4) Infrastructure Groups

Council on Foundations
http://www.cof.org/
The Council on Foundations, a membership organization for
grantmakers, provides assistance to foundation staff,
trustees and board members through one-to-one technical
assistance, research, publications, conferences and
workshops, legal services, and an array of other services.

Foundation Center
http://www.fdncenter.org/
Founded in 1956, the Foundation Center is the nation's
leading authority on institutional philanthropy and is
dedicated to serving grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers,
policymakers, the media, and the general public. To that
end, the Center collects, organizes, and communicates
information on U.S. philanthropy; conducts and facilitates
research on trends in the field; provides education and
training on the grantseeking process; and ensures public
access to information and services through its World Wide
Web site, print and electronic publications, five
library/learning centers, and a national network of
cooperating collections.

Independent Sector
http://www.independentsector.org/
The mission of Independent Sector, a coalition of more
than 700 national nonprofit organizations, foundations,
and corporate philanthropy programs, is to promote,
strengthen, and advance nont-for-profit initiative, philan-
thropy, and citizen action in the United States.

National Center for Family Philanthropy
http://www.ncfp.org/
Established in 1997 by a group of family foundations, the
National Center for Family Philanthropy serves as a resource
for family philanthropists by publishing books, conducting
research, and offering educational seminars on family
foundations.

National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
http://www.ncrp.org/
The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy promotes
philanthropy that addresses the unmet needs of disadvantaged
populations through action research, technical assistance,
and policy advocacy. NCRP's reform activism targets founda-
tions, corporations, individual donors, and workplace
fundraising. In addition to information about the Committee's
projects and publications, the NCRP Web site offerss the
current issue "Responsive Philanthropy," the organization's
newsletter.

National Council of Nonprofit Associations
http://www.ncna.org/
Founded in 1989, the National Council of Nonprofit Associ-
ations is a network of thirty-eight state and regional
associations of nonprofit organizations representing more
than 17,000 nonprofits throughout the country. NCNA helps
state associations of nonprofits to increase the impact,
influence, and effectiveness of local nonprofits by pro-
viding information, training and leadership; advocates for
state associations and the nonprofit sector by providing
information to national policy makers and the business
community; and increases public awareness and understanding
of the vital role nonprofits play at the local, state, and
national level by working closely with the media, legislators
and community leaders.

Philanthropy Roundtable
http://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/
The Philanthropy Roundtable is an association of grant-
makers founded on the principle that voluntary private
action offers the best means of addressing many of society's
needs and that a vibrant private sector is critical to
creating the wealth that makes philanthropy possible. The
organization's Web site features synopses of articles from
current and past issues of "Philanthropy," a journal that
covers relevant topics in the field, and information about
the Roundtable's publications and conferences.

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(5) Nonprofit Academic/Research Centers

Aspen Institute
http://www.aspeninstitute.org/
Founded in 1950, the Aspen Institute fosters "enlightened,
morally responsible" leadership by bringing together
leaders and policy makers to address the challenges of the
new century. The Institute operates internationally through
a network of partners
( http://aspeninstitute.org/about/about_intpartners.html )
in Europe and Asia.

Center for Civil Society Studies of the Johns Hopkins
Institute for Policy Studies
http://www.jhu.edu/~ccss/
The Center for Civil Society Studies of the Johns Hopkins
Institute for Policy Studies seeks to encourage the develop-
ment and effective operation of nonprofit, philanthropic,
or civil society organizations. The Center carries out
its work through a combination of research, training, and
information-sharing both in the United States and around
the globe. In addition to its research activities, the
Center is actively engaged in education, training, and
capacity-building activities designed to improve the con-
tribution that civil society organizations can make to
societal problem-solving.

Center for Community Development and Family Policy at the
University of Delaware
http://www.udel.edu/suapp/ctcommunitydevel.htm
The Center for Community Development and Family Policy at
the University of Delaware works with government agencies
and nonprofit and community-based organizations to educate
graduate and undergraduate students and practicing profes-
sionals about the issues, strategies, and techniques for
improving the quality of life for families and the communi-
ties in which they reside; generate knowledge about the
nature and causes of poverty and inequality in communities
and among families in the United States, but especially in
Delaware; assist public, nonprofit, and private organizations
in Delaware to design and implement policies and programs
that address important family and community needs; and
disseminate information locally and nationally about the
nature of, and solutions to, family and community problems.

Center for Community Partnerships at the University of
Pennsylvania
http://www.upenn.edu/ccp/
Founded in 1992, the Center for Community Partnerships
works to improve the internal coordination and collabora-
tion of all community service programs at the University
of Pennsylvania; to create effective partnerships between
the university and the community; to encourage creative
initiatives linking the university and the community; and
to strengthen local and national networks of institutions
of higher education committed to engagement with their
local communities.

Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Urban Institute
http://www.urban.org/centers/cnp.html
The Urban Institute&#8217;s Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy
produces rigorous, nonpartisan research to promote an
ongoing dialogue among researchers, practitioners, and
policy makers as a means for informed decision-making on
public policy. CNP works to build the necessary research
tools, contribute to sensible theory, and develop applica-
tions that illuminate both policy and practice in the
nonprofit sector.

Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management, Arizona
State University
http://www.asu.edu/copp/nonprofit
The Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management works
to enhance the effectiveness of nonprofits, especially
those involved in positive youth development and human
services, through interdisciplinary strategies, including
facilitating curriculum development, promoting relevant
research, providing technical assistance, and convening
people and ideas around issues pertinent to the nonprofit
sector.

Center for Public Policy at the Union Institute
http://www.tui.edu/OSR/cpp.htm
The Center for Public Policy, based in Washington, D.C.,
is a research division of the Union Institute that promotes
equal access to and full participation in the policymaking
process. CPP emphasizes collaborative work and values
process as an important outcome and a means for promoting
change in thought and action. During the last decade, CPP
has concentrated on the critical role nonprofit organiza-
tions play in promoting democracy, fostering social justice,
and addressing human needs.

Center for the Study of Philanthropy at City University of
New York
http://www.philanthropy.org/
The Center for the Study of Philanthropy was founded in
1986 to provide an ongoing national and international forum
for research, discussion, and public education on philan-
thropic trends. CSP&#8217;s activities are interdisciplinary,
with a particular emphasis on multicultural philanthropy;
the patterns of giving and volunteerism by different reli-
gious, ethnic, racial, gender, and economic groups; and
foundations and corporations, both nationally and inter-
nationally.

Center for the Study of Philanthropy and Voluntarism
http://www.pubpol.duke.edu/centers/philvol/index.html
Established in 1986, Duke University's Center for the
Study of Philanthropy and Voluntarism has three major
objectives: to support scholarly research on issues related
to philanthropy and voluntarism; to stimulate the exchange
of ideas and research findings among scholars and practi-
tioners; and to encourage the development of university
courses in the area of philanthropy. Past and current
research projects include an examination of the predicted
and actual effects of tax reform on charitable giving,
research on the implications of entrepreneurial behavior
in nonprofit organizations; and a study of the history of
philanthropic giving.

Center for the Study of Voluntary Organizations and Service
at Georgetown University
http://www.georgetown.edu/grad/gppi/scholarship/faculty/csvos.html
Established in 1997, the Center for the Study of Voluntary
Organizations and Service at Georgetown University sponsors
and encourages multidisciplinary and public policy research
about the nonprofit sector, philanthropy, and voluntary
service. The purpose of the Center is to build the future
leadership of the nonprofit and voluntary sector; to en-
hance the abilities of current community sector leaders
through professional educational opportunities and applied
research; and to provide a broad educational context and
understanding to students and faculty involved in voluntary
services and community outreach to develop a life-long ethos
for supporting voluntary activities and the nonprofit sector
through direct service or professional engagement.

Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/
With more than sixty faculty members from twenty-one dis-
ciplines, the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
is one of the largest and most comprehensive academic
centers dedicated to research, teaching, and practice
related to philanthropy, fundraising, and the management
of nonprofit organizations.

Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations
http://www.ksg.harvard.edu/hauser/
Launched in 1997, the Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organiza-
tions is an interdisciplinary research center based at the
John F. Kennedy School of Government that seeks to expand
understanding and accelerate critical thinking about
nonprofit organizations and civil society among scholars,
practitioners, policymakers and the general public.

Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations
http://www.cwru.edu/bulletin/mandel_center.html/
The mission of Case Western Reserve University&#8217;s Mandel
Center is to foster effective management, leadership, and
governance of nonprofit organizations in human services,
the arts, education, community development, religion, and
other areas through education, research, and community
service. In addition, the Center addresses policy and
research issues in nonprofit management and leadership
through its Distinguished Public Lecture Series, research
colloquia, symposia, conferences, and publications.

Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership at the University
of Missouri-Kansas City
http://bsbpa.umkc.edu/mwcnl/
The Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership at the Univer-
sity of Missouri-Kansas City was established in 1991 to
serve the nonprofit community in Kansas City and the
adjacent six-state region of Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri,
Kansas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. MCNL&#8217;s goal is to enhance
performance and effectiveness in the nonprofit sector
through high-quality community-oriented education, applied
research, problem solving, and service.

National Center on Philanthropy and the Law at New York
University School of Law
http://www.law.nyu.edu/ncpl/
The National Center on Philanthropy and the Law was estab-
lished at the New York University School of Law to explore a
broad range of legal issues affecting the nonprofit sector
and to provide an integrated examination of the legal
doctrines related to the activities of charitable organizations.

Nonprofit and Public Management Center at the University
of Michigan
http://www.umich.edu/~nonproft/
The Nonprofit and Public Management Center at the Univer-
sity of Michigan works to advance and promote understanding
of the contributions of nonprofit and public organizations
and the challenges of leading them successfully by creating
a stimulating and supportive environment for faculty and
doctoral students with interest and expertise in the
nonprofit and public sector.

Public and Nonprofit Management Program at the University
of California at Berkeley
http://www.haas.berkeley.edu/PNMP/
The Nonprofit and Public Management Program at the Univer-
sity of California, Berkeley, was founded in 1989 to
strengthen the educational opportunities available for
current and future public and nonprofit professionals. The
program supplies a focus for MBA students looking to aug-
ment their core business curriculum with specialized courses
involving public and nonprofit management issues. The
program also offers exposure to business students who will
be involved with public and nonprofit organizations in less
direct ways, including municipal finance and public and
nonprofit consulting.

Program on Non-Profit Organizations at Yale University
http://www.yale.edu/divinity/ponpo/
Established in 1978, the Program on Non-Profit Organiza-
tions at Yale University supports research on issues
relevant to leading nonprofit organizations and under-
standing the contexts in which they function, including
basic theoretical, empirical, historical, and comparative
scholarship on civil society, philanthropy, and
voluntarism.

Rockefeller Archive Center
http://www.rockefeller.edu/archive.ctr/
The Rockefeller Archive Center was established in 1974 to
assemble, process, and make available for scholarly
research the papers of the Rockefeller family and the
records of various philanthropic and educational institu-
tions founded by the Rockefeller family. The Center has
recently begun to collect non-Rockefeller philanthropic
records, including the archives of the Commonwealth Fund,
the Culpeper Foundation, the Russell Sage Foundation, the
John and Mary Markle Foundation, and the Social Science
Research Council.

Social Welfare Research Institute at Boston College
http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/gsas/swri/
Founded in 1970, the Social Welfare Research Institute is
a multidisciplinary research center that specializes in
the study of spirituality, wealth, philanthropy, and other
aspects of cultural life.

Tufts University College of Citizenship and Public Service
http://uccps.tufts.edu/#
The Tufts University College of Citizenship and Public
Service was established to educate and produce committed
public citizens and leaders who will take an active role in
addressing community challenges throughout their lifetimes,
regardless of their profession. The goals of the program
are to give students the knowledge and capacities to be
active citizens and community members, to contribute
actively to improving conditions in our communities, and
to develop and share knowledge about citizenship and public
service.

USC Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy
http://www.usc.edu/schools/sppd/philanthropy/
The mission of the University of Southern California&#8217;s
Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy is to promote
more effective philanthropy and strengthen the nonprofit
sector through research that informs public policy. The
Los Angeles-based Center conducts research on philanthropy,
volunteerism, and the role of the nonprofit sector in the
governance and economics of America's communities, using
California and the West as a laboratory, and convenes and
encourages communication among the philanthropic, nonprofit
and policy communities.

(6) Philanthropy News Resources

CharityChannel
http://www.charitychannel.com/
A collection of Web sites and e-mail forums powered by a
volunteer community of nonprofit-sector professionals that
covers a broad range of topics of interest to nonprofit
professionals and practititoners.

Chronicle of Philanthropy
http://www.philanthropy.com/
The Chronicle of Philanthropy provides news and informa-
tion for fundraisers, grantmakers, nonprofit managers, and
others in the charitable sector. Subscribers to the print
edition can access all areas of the Web site, including
the complete contents of the most recent issue, an archive
of articles from the past two years, and a database of
grants listings.

Corporate Responsibility Newswire
http://www.csrwire.com/
A newswire service that reports on corporate social respon-
sibility issues related to business ethics, the environment,
human rights, charitable donations, community development,
and the workplace.

HandsNet WebClipper
http://www.handsnet.org/
HandsNet, an online membership community of public interest
and human services organizations, utilizes its editorial
expertise and technology to provide the WebClipper service,
which organizes the best human services content on the Web
and makes it more accessible to professionals in the field.
Subscribers to the fee-based service specify which issues
interest them most and receive e-mail updates about related
news, research, funding notices, legislative and policy
analyses, and model programs.

Internet Nonprofit Center
http://www.nonprofits.org/
A project of the Seattle-based Evergreen State Society,
the Internet Nonprofit Center provides information for and
about U.S. nonprofits. The Web site offers a Nonprofit FAQ,
with information on a wide range of nonprofit topics and a
library that offers longer essays and analysis of the sector.

Internet Prospector
http://www.internet-prospector.org/
Internet Prospector is a service for nonprofit fundraisers
seeking new funding sources. The volunteers who produce the
site "mine" the Web for prospect research nuggets and pro-
vide a monthly online newsletter with links to and analysis
of recently published articles, Web sites of interest, and
tips for prospect research.

Milano Nonprofit Management Knowledge Hub
http://www.newschool.edu/milano/hub/
The Nonprofit Management program of the New School&#8217;s
Robert J. Milano Graduate School of Management and Urban
Policy created the Knowledge Hub to help nonprofit managers,
leaders, students, researchers, and others find specific
nonprofit management information quickly. The Web site
includes archives stocked with reports, studies, and essays;
reviews of Web resources; a listing of events related to
nonprofit management; and news about the sector.

Nonprofit Online News
http://news.gilbert.org/
Nonprofit Online News, a service of the Gilbert Center,
provides briefly annotated links to news, information, and
opinion pieces of interest to the nonprofit community.

Nonprofit Times
http://www.nptimes.com/
A biweekly print publication that covers nonprofit manage-
ment issues. Selected articles and features are available
online from current and archived past issues of the
publication, and both the print edition and the Web site
also offer a classified section for jobseekers.

Nonprofit Xpress
http://www.npxpress.com/
An online source of news and information for people who
support and work in the philanthropic sector. Edited by
Todd Cohen, Nonprofit Xpress focuses on fundraising,
giving and volunteering, and nonprofit management, both
domestically (with a special emphasis on North Carolina)
and abroad.

Philanthropy News Digest
http://fdncenter.org/pnd/
A free service of the Foundation Center, Philanthropy News
Digest provides abstracts of news, surveys and reports,
and other items related to the changing world of philan-
thropy. Other Digest features available online include the
RFP Bulletin; a searchable Job Corner; the NPO Spotlight;
book and Web site reviews; a conference calendar; and
Connections, a frequently updated guide to the Web sites,
publications, and other resources of interest to the sector.

Philanthropy News Network Online
http://pnnonline.org/
Another good source of nonprofit news and information. Its
weekly e-mail newsletter provides a short descriptions and
links to stories carried in full on the PNN site.

(7) Professional Associations

Alliance for Nonprofit Management
http://www.allianceonline.org/
Members of the Alliance for Nonprofit Management include
management support organizations, individual professionals,
and a range of national/regional, umbrella, research and
academic, publishing and philanthropic organizations that
provide training and consulting to nonprofits. The NMA Web
site contains a new "Alliance Resource Center," with links
to Web sites, books, videos, and other resources relating
to nonprofit management and governance.

American Association of Grant Professionals
http://www.grantprofessionals.org/
The American Association of Grant Professionals enhances
the role of grant developers who work for public or private
organizations by maintaining a code of ethics and pro-
moting the public image of professional grant developers.
The Association also works to enhance grant developers'
relationships with funders and employers and advance
educational opportunities for its members.

Association of Fundraising Professionals
http://www.nsfre.org/
The Association of Fundraising Professionals consists of
25,000 individual members in 159 chapters throughout the
U.S., Canada, and Mexico working to advance philanthropy
through education, training, mentoring, research,
credentialing, and advocacy.

Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement
http://www.aprahome.org/
The Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement
(APRA) fosters professional development, career growth, and
standards that enhance the expertise of its members. APRA&#8217;s
mission is to promote professional growth and advancement;
to advocate the highest standards of performance and ethical
behavior, and to facilitate interaction among research,
development, and information professionals, and their
representative organizations.

Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and
Voluntary Action
http://www.arnova.org/
The Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations
and Voluntary Action )ARNOVA) is an international, inter-
disciplinary network of scholars and nonprofit leaders
working to foster the creation, application, and dis-
semination of research on voluntary action, nonprofit
organizations, philanthropy, and civil society.

National Committee on Planned Giving
http://www.ncpg.org/
The National Committee on Planned Giving was established
in 1988 as a federation of planned giving councils to
facilitate, coordinate, and encourage the education and
training of the planned giving community, and to facilitate
effective communication among the many different profes-
sionals in the community. The Committee&#8217;s Web site offers
information regarding education and training programs,
planned giving conferences, and subscription information
for ordering "The Journal of Gift Planning."

(8) Regional Associations of Grantmakers

Associated Grantmakers of Massachusetts
http://www.agmconnect.org/
Associated Grantmakers of Massachusetts is a state-
wide association whose mission is to "support and advance
effective and responsible philanthropy throughout the
Commonwealth." AGM's Web site offers detailed descriptions
of the services it provides to grantmakers and nonprofit
organizations, information on events of interest to grant-
seekers and grantmakers, a catalog of AGM publications and
videos, and extensive links to other nonprofit and
philanthropy resources.

Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers
http://www.abagmd.org/
Established in 1983, the Association of Baltimore Area
Grantmakers is a membership organization of grantmakers
with the goal of strengthening and promoting organized
private philanthropy in the Greater Baltimore region.
Membership is open to any private, community, operating,
corporate foundation, or corporate giving program.

Conference of Southwest Foundations
http://www.c-s-f.org/
Established in 1949, the Conference of Southwest Foundations
was originally organized so that Texas grantmakers could
share information and their experiences in order to learn
from one another. Today, the Dallas-based CSF holds two
yearly meetings and presents several educational programs
throughout the year for its 240 member foundations from
Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and
Arkansas.

Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
http://www.ctphilanthropy.org/ccp-home.htm
Founded in 1949, the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
works to promote and support philanthropy in the region.
The Council&#8217;s more than 100 members include family, inde-
pendent, and community foundations; corporate foundations
and giving programs; and federated funds.

Council of Michigan Foundations
http://www.cmif.org/
The Council of Michigan Foundations, a membership associ-
ation of more than 495 foundations and grantmaking
corporations, was established in 1975 to enhance and
improve philanthropy in Michigan. The Council&#8217;s Web site
provides links to members Web sites and special materials
developed by and for community foundations.

Council of New Jersey Grantmakers
http://www.cnjg.org/
The Council of New Jersey Grantmakers --a membership asso-
ciation of independent foundations, community foundations,
corporate foundations, corporate giving programs, and
federated funds -- provides education, resources, and a
forum for collaboration among grantmakers and contributions
managers throughout the State of New Jersey.

Delaware Valley Grantmakers
http://www.libertynet.org/%7Edvg/
Delaware Valley Grantmakers, a membership association
serving the greater Philadelphia area and neighboring
regions, promotes and enhances philanthropy by providing
its members with opportunities for peer networking,
professional development, technical assistance, and infor-
mation sharing.

Donors Forum of Chicago
http://www.donorsforum.org/
The Donors Forum of Chicago, an association of Chicago-area
grantmakers, promotes effective and responsive philanthropy
through education programs, workshops, publications, and
research. The Forum provides resources for grantmakers,
nonprofit organizations, the media, researchers, and anyone
seeking information on the region&#8217;s nonprofit and philan-
thropic sector.

Donors Forum of South Florida
http://www.donorsforumsf.org/
The Donors Forum, an association of some 100 South Florida
foundations, corporate giving programs, private foundations,
and professional advisors, promotes effective philanthropy
in the region by providing professional seminars, forums,
networking opportunities, and technical support.

Donors Forum of Wisconsin
http://www.dfwonline.org/
The Donors Forum of Wisconsin, a membership association of
independent and family foundations, community foundations,
corporate foundations, and corporate giving programs, works
to improve the quality and enhance the understanding of
philanthropy in Wisconsin by providing continuing education
and professional support to its members and by facilitating
information exchange between grantmakers and the larger
nonprofit community.

Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers
http://www.rag.org/
The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, a member-
ship association of twenty-eight RAGS from around the
country, assists RAGS in providing local leadership to
grantmakers on the issues of public policy, promoting the
growth of new philanthropy, technology, and measuring
effectiveness and impact.

Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania
http://web.gwpa.org:4600/grantmakers:Main
Established in 1985, Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania
is an association of grantmaking foundations, corporations,
and charitable trusts whose mission is to improve the
effectiveness of its members to meet the needs of the people,
organizations, and communities of Western Pennsylvania.

Indiana Grantmakers Alliance
http://www.indonors.com/
The Indiana Donors Alliance, a membership association
serving Indiana's grantmaking community, works to promote
regional philanthropy by providing information and education,
facilitating communication and collaboration, and encouraging
new opportunities for giving and volunteering.

Maine Philanthropy Center
http://www.megrants.org/
The Maine Philanthropy Center, a membership organization
serving Maine funders, nonprofits, and professionals, works
to increase interest in philanthropy throughout the state
by providing a center of information about philanthropy;
facilitating interaction among private and public grantmakers,
nonprofit organizations, and the community; educating grant-
makers, nonprofit organizations, public policy makers, and
the general public about philanthropy and philanthropic
opportunities; and encouraging informed and effective
funding strategies.

Metropolitan Association for Philanthropy
http://www.mapstl.org/
Founded in 1970, the Metropolitan Association for Philan-
thropy is a membership association of St. Louis-area
grantmakers dedicated to strengthening the philanthropic
community, supporting new and increased philanthropic gifts,
and encouraging partnerships that increase the impact of
philanthropic gifts in the St. Louis area.

Minnesota Council on Foundations
http://www.mcf.org/
Founded in 1969, the Minnesota Council on Foundations is a
regional membership association of grantmakers, including
private, community, and corporate foundations as well as
corporate giving programs. MCF works to strengthen and
to increase participation in organized philanthropy in the
state through education and professional development,
research, communications, government relations, and
leadership development.

New York Regional Association of Grantmakers
http://www.nyrag.org/
The New York Regional Association of Grantmakers, a
membership organization of private grantmakers in the
New York City tri-state area, works to improve and enhance
the practice of philanthropy and to encourage leadership
for collaborative action. NYRAG's Web site offers infor-
mation about the association&#8217;s Peer Networks program,
legislative outreach and monitoring, and information about
City Connect, an initiative to foster coalition-building
among city government, private funders, and the nonprofit
community.

Northern California Grantmakers
http://www.ncg.org/
Northern California Grantmakers, an association of foun-
dations, corporate contributions programs, and other private
grantmakers, works to enhance the effectiveness of philan-
thropy and to strengthen the ties between philanthropy and
its many stakeholders in nonprofit organizations, government,
business, media, academia, and the public at large in the
Northern California region. NCG administers a collaborative
funding program, through which interested grantmakers pool
resources to address important community needs. In addition,
NCG publishes "The Guide to California Foundations" in
partnership with the Southern California Association for
Philanthropy.

Ohio Grantmakers Forum
http://www.ohiograntmakers.org/
The Ohio Grantmakers Forum, a membership association of
private and family foundations, community foundations,
corporate foundations, corporate giving programs, health-
focused philanthropies, and other grantmaking public
charities in Ohio, works to make philanthropy in Ohio more
effective through improved communication among grantmakers,
encouraging the growth of philanthropic entities, and
advocating for philanthropic initiatives.

Philanthropy Northwest
http://www.pngf.org/
Formerly called the Pacific Northwest Grantmakers Forum,
Philanthropy Northwest, a professional association of
grantmakers whose funding extends throughout Alaska, Idaho,
Montana, Oregon, and Washington, sponsors conferences,
professional development workshops, gatherings of grant-
makers, and meetings focused on various societal issues.

Rochester Grantmakers Forum
http://www.grantmakers.org/
Founded in 1974, the Rochester Grantmakers Forum is a
professional association of foundations, corporations,
government representatives, philanthropic organizations,
and individuals serving grantmakers in Monroe, Orleans,
Livingston, Wayne, Ontario, and Genesee counties in upstate
New York.

San Diego Grantmakers
http://www.sdgrantmakers.org/
San Diego Grantmakers was founded in 1976 as a forum in
which San Diego-area professionals involved in philan-
thropy could address common problems and interests.
Membership is available to organizations and individuals
whose primary purpose is grantmaking and who are currently
making minimum annual contributions of $25,000 to multiple
nonprofit organizations in an "organized manner."

Southeastern Council of Foundations
http://www.secf.org/
The Southeastern Council of Foundations is a membership
association of grantmaking foundations and programs that
promotes the field of philanthropy and the creation of new
philanthropic resources to benefit West Virginia, Virginia,
North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama,
Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

Southern California Association for Philanthropy
http://www.scap.org/
A regional membership association of private grantmakers
whose mission is to support and advance effective and
responsible philanthropy in Southern California.

Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers
http://www.washingtongrantmakers.org/WG/Home.asp
Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers is a network
of funders who partner with nonprofits and governments to
support effective leadership in the philanthropic and
nonprofit sectors; promotes effective grantmaking through
educational programs, peer networking, and funding collabor-
ation; and works with nonprofit partners to promote new
models and new approaches to meeting community needs.

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US: National Network of Grantmakers

2001-12-06

http://www.nng.org/

The National Network of Grantmakers is an organization of 400 individual donors, foundation staff and board members, and grantmaking committee members involved in funding social and economic justice by supporting organizations working for change.

Burkina Faso: ICASA workshop for radio journalists

2001-12-06

http://www.internews.org/local_voices

Tagged "Local Voices: Covering the ICASA for your listener", the pre-ICASA journalism workshop aims to increase the quantity and quality of broadcast coverage in Africa of the ICASA and to leverage greater HIV/AIDS awareness and activism by participating journalists and media managers. About a dozen African radio journalists will attend the workshop which holds on 7-8 December 2001. Thereafter, participants will also be able to participate in the ICASA, also holding in Ouagadougou 9-13 December.
ICASA workshop for radio journalists
------------------------------------

A two-day training workshop to prepare African radio journalists for
the XII International Conference on AIDS and STDs (ICASA) will be
held in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso on December 7-8
2001.

Tagged "Local Voices: Covering the ICASA for your listener", the pre-
ICASA journalism workshop aims to increase the quantity and quality
of broadcast coverage in Africa of the ICASA and to leverage greater
HIV/AIDS awareness and activism by participating journalists and me-
dia managers. About a dozen African radio journalists will attend the
workshop which holds on 7-8 December 2001. Thereafter, participants
will also be able to participate in the ICASA, also holding in Ouaga-
dougou 9-13 December.

The workshop is being organised by Internews, a Washington, DC-based
media training organisation, in collaboration with Journalists
Against AIDS (JAAIDS) Nigeria and JAAIDS Kenya. Participants will
come from both Nigeria and Kenya and will include reporters as well
as editors and managers.

In keeping with the community-action theme of the XII ICASA, the pro-
gram will help participants to draw on the experience and best prac-
tices of media professionals in Africa who already have joined the
battle against AIDS and have had roles in successful efforts to ele-
vate public awareness of the epidemic. The three-stage design of the
program - pre-conference, conference, and post-conference - will
greatly benefit participants and their communities.

The program will also target management indifference or resistance,
one of the key problems articulated by African journalists covering
HIV/AIDS, and support participating media organizations in planning
ongoing HIV/AIDS coverage in consultation with highly accomplished
journalist-trainers.

Already, participants have commenced an online training on a website
dedicated to the project. Through this pre-conference activity, par-
ticipants will be able to share their work with the trainers and with
each other and be able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of
their individual reporting skills with peers. Working with the theme
of the conference, Community Responses to HIV/AIDS, the training will
then focus on reporters' own local communities' needs and responses
to the epidemic.

Program participants will assemble in Ouagadougou on December 7th
2001, to spend two full days on-site prior to the conference.

Journalists will have opportunity to visit a local community-based
project in Ouagadougou during this period of pre-conference training.
Journalists who have independently registered for the conference will
also be invited to participate in the two days of trainer-moderated
pre-conference sessions, and to the degree possible, in other train-
ing.

Before the opening of the conference, the trainer will also walk par-
ticipants through the conference grounds, and outline the speeches
and working groups planned for the conference. Led by the trainer,
the group will then discuss specific concerns and strategies for cov-
ering the event for each participant's target audience.

As a direct follow-up to the workshop, the trainer will travel to
each of the participating radio stations, spending two days at each
site to follow up with the participating journalists and editors or
managers. By continuing training in each participants' home station,
trainees will be encouraged both to continue the development of their
skills and to share their experiences with colleagues.

For further information about the project, please visit:
http://www.internews.org/local_voices

Omololu Falobi
Nigeria
mailto:omololuf@micro.com.ng

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Call for Proposals: KNOW HOW CONFERENCE ON THE WORLD OF WOMEN'S INFORMATION

2001-12-06

http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/courses/4680

We call on women's media, Internet managers, information and advocacy organizations -as well as researchers- to submit proposals for the second Know How Conference, to be held at the Makerere university campus, Kampala, Uganda, 21-26 July 2002.
Call for proposals

We call on women's media, Internet managers, information and advocacy
organizations -as well as researchers- to submit proposals for the second
Know How Conference, to be held at the Makerere university campus, Kampala,
Uganda, 21-26 July 2002.

Your proposal should address the Conference's mission, which is

"To build and consolidate powerful relationships between participating
organizations, in order to create new programs to make information on the
position of women, and for women, highly accessible and visible."


The idea is to share information on best practices and common difficulties
in the field of information activism, and to develop a work plan
facilitating cooperation in future. The conference will be a combination of
group sessions (sharing learning experiences), capacity development
workshops, and a market place where our organizations and new developments
in our profession will be on display. Preliminary ideas include:



Group sessions:

We are very interested in good practices and/or new ideas for
national/international cooperation. And we want to pay special attention to:

- Making information from the village level available at national, regional
and international policy levels (and vice versa); and generating and
sharing information by/with rural women activists:

- The role of women's information centres in knowledge sharing to give
women access to their full human rights, to eliminate violence against
women, and to eradicate poverty;

- ICT-possibilities as an instrument for collecting and disseminating
women's information.


Oral presentations will form the basis for debate on:

1. Cluster/Track One

a. Using ICTS and Traditional technologies to
make information relevant to women and on the position of women accessible,
visible and available;

b. Making information from the village level available at national,
regional and international policy levels,

c. Developing a plan of action for generating and sharing information
by/with rural women activists;


2. Cluster / Track Two

a. Developing an information centre in a digitized world;

b. The role of women's information services on the World Wide Web;

c. Presentations of new developments /innovations


3. Cluster / Track Three (Women's Movement)

a. The role of women's information centres in knowledge sharing to
give women access to their fullhuman rights, to eliminate violence against
women, and to eradicate poverty;

b. Developing the philosophy of women's information and positioning
ourselves in the owlrdof information services;

c. Evaluating progress made inthe field of information collection,
processing and dissemination, as well as sharing best practices


4. Cluster / Track Four

a. The professional development of women's libraries, archives,
documenttation centres and information centres and evaluation of ...

b. Political, financial, technical and other prerequisites

c. Policy within the collections


Capacity development workshops:
Several workshops will be organised to equip more women activists with
Information Communication Technology skills. The following needs to be
addressed:

- Training in running a listserv in order to share knowledge and
develop information

- Management training in using Internet applications to operate
international teams

- Training in using Internet to participate in international teams.




African flavour:
Since the conference will be held in Uganda, participants will be exposed
to African experiences and challenges of information services. The
objectives of this session are:

- To increase and improve the visibility of African women's issues,
concerns and progress made in the information centres, archives and
services;

- To establish and strengthen links between women information
specialists in Africa and the rest of the world.



Marketplace:
This is the place for all organizations to show their colleagues who they
are and what they are doing. The marketplace gives you the opportunity to
display posters, brochures, videos, etc. on your work.


If you feel you can contribute to any of the above issues, we would be
happy to hear from you. We need plenty of contributions in the form of
presentations, information stands and art pieces. In addition, we are
looking for facilitators for the workshops and keynote speakers,
chairpersons and reporters for the group sessions and plenary sessions. In
your outline/abstract indicate where you would like to contribute and the
language you will use in delivering your product. Also, please indicate
your country of origin. Please make your abstract concise; and brief; it
must not exceed 200 words.

Arrangements are being made so participants can follow the workshops in
English, French and Spanish. Kindly indicate in which language your
presentation will be.

In your proposal, also indicate the technical equipment you need for your
contribution. If you apply for an oral presentation, please create the
presentation in a manner not to exceed presenting time of 20 minutes.

Send your proposal to: criss@edsamail.com.ph or griet@infocom.co.ug,
attention: Kampala Know How Conference 2002.

First deadline: January 20th, 2001


Background:

KNOW HOW CONFERENCE ON THE WORLD OF WOMEN'S INFORMATION

The first Know How Conference (Amsterdam 1998) created a worldwide
community of women's information and media organizations. A concrete and
measurable product of which was the creation of the International
Cooperation Department at the International Information Center and Archives
of the Women's Movement(IIAV), at the request of the participants in the
Know How Conference. Another product was the commitment of the
organizations to continue working together, to develop their expertise in a
spirit of sharing thereby creating a Permanent Committee responsible for
developing future Know How Conferences.

Projects and partnerships resulting from the 1998 Know How Conference
include the global WomenAction 2000 network, the Mapping the World of
Women's Information Services and Centers database and book, the Global
Gender and Water Alliance- an Indian regional Know How Conference, and an
initiative to build a virtual library in Eastern and Central Europe and the
Newly Independent Nations. Japanese partners are using the European Women's
Thesaurus, presented at the Know How Conference, as the basis for their
indexing systems. Plans are underway for a global URL database, an
initiative of our Korean partners. In Bolivia, indigenous women leaders are
developing programs to use ICTs to increase the access of their communities
to information, and as a way of bringing information on their communities
to the world.

Background


In July 2002 two important conferences will take place in Uganda, for the
first time on the African continent. The 5th conference of specialists in
the collection and dissemination of information relevant to women will take
place at the same time . Entitled the Kampala Know How Conference 2002, it
is organized by Isis-WICCE (Women's International Cross-Cultural Exchange)
which is based in Kampala, assisted by the International Information Center
and Archives for the Women's Movement (IIAV) in Amsterdam and Isis
International-Manila.

The 8th International Interdisciplinary Congress on Women, entitled Women's
Worlds 2002 Congress will be held from 21-26 July 2002. The Department of
Women and Gender Studies at Makerere University in Kampala organize it in
collaboration with NGOs and Civil Society active in gender-focused research.

The two events have much to contribute to each other. Women's Worlds 2002
brings together the creators of knowledge: researchers. Kampala Know How
Conference 2002 brings together specialists in getting information to where
it is needed, whether to the grass roots, researchers, policy makers or the
media. By bringing the information specialists to the Women's Worlds
conference and the researchers to the Know How workshops we hope to
radically affect the relationships between research, activism and
information flows.

A one-day conference for information specialists to plan their work for the
coming 4 years will be held the day after the Women's World's Congress is
completed, on July 27th.


Description of the Conference

The Kampala Know How Conference is a professional, global conference of
women's information and media specialists, linking information specialists
and those who need information.

Hundreds of women's information centers, our activities as diverse as our
geographies, work to strengthen the position of women. Our accessibility,
and the availability of our information, is essential to our work and a
prerequisite to proper policy making at international, national and local
government levels. One way of mainstreaming gender concerns is by investing
our energies in channelling information to the "right people and
institutions". Another way is by investing time in creating the
opportunities for information specialists and those who need information to
produce information together, that is to say, to invest in the process of
making information, and partnerships).The Kampala Know How Conference is
committed to creating a forum where ideas and experiences from the South,
North, West and East are equally represented. Special emphasis will be
placed on the information concerns of rural women and poverty alleviation.



Main organizer

Isis-WICCE in Uganda is the main organizer of the Kampala Know How
Conference 2002
Contact person is Ruth Ojiambo Ochieng, Director.
Isis-Women's International Cross Cultural Exchange
Plot 32 Bukoto Street
Kamwokya
PO Box 4934
Kampala
Uganda
Tel: 256-41-543953
Fax: 256-41-543954
E-mail: isis@starcom.co.ug



Support, training and coaching

IIAV - International Information Center and Archives for the Women's
Movement
Contact person is Lin Pugh, Program Manager of the Department of
International Cooperation
IIAV
Obiplein 4
1094 RB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel: 31-20-6651318
Fax 31-20-6655812
E-mail: pugh@iiav.nl


ISIS International Manila
Contact Persons are Susanna George, Executive Director and Rhona O.
Bautista, Resource Center Administrator
ISIS International Manila
#3 Marunong Street
Diliman, Quezon City
Philippines
Tel: 632-435-3405
Tel: 632-924-1065
Email: susanna@isiswomen.org / rhona@isiswomen.org




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Let Africa Live!

December 10 to 15, 2001, Kenya, Mombasa

2001-12-06

http://www2.womensnet.org.za/events/show.cfm?id=219

The conference will specifically bring together young,researchers,educators, advocates, counsellors and policy makers. It will provide a strong platform in shaping the future role of young people in HIV/Aids prevention and care within the continent.

South Africa: International Human Rights Academy

2001-12-06

http://www.uwc.ac.za/law/humanrightsacademy/index.htm

The International Human Rights Academy (IHRA) is to be held from 3 April to 20 April 2002 on Robben Island, Cape Town under the auspices of the Law Faculty of the University of Western Cape (UWC), the Faculty of Law of the University of Ghent (RUG), and the Law Faculty of Utrecht University.
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ACADEMY
3 April - 20 April 2002

The International Human Rights Academy (IHRA) is to be held from 3 April to
20 April 2002 on Robben Island, Cape Town under the auspices of the Law
Faculty of the University of Western Cape (UWC), the Faculty of Law of the
University of Ghent (RUG), and the Law Faculty of Utrecht University. The
Norwegian Institute of Human Rights (NIHR), Oslo will also co-sponsor the
course. The Belgian Government has generously supported the programme.

The various intensive courses that make up the Academy are designed to
provide the highest quality of legal education in comparative,
international human rights and humanitarian law, with emphasis placed on
the practical aspects in the various fields.

Courses include the African System of Protection of Human Rights, European
Human Rights Law, Inter-American Human Rights Law, the Universal System of
Protection of Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law, International
Human Rights Law, Human Rights and Foreign Policy, International Criminal
Law and Transitional Law. Furthermore, specific topics such as the Rights
of the Child, Women's Rights, Social and Economic Rights, with special
attention to the right to food and the Prohibition of Torture will also be
dealt with during the course.

The courses aim at providing the latest legal insights, as well as recent
political developments in human rights and humanitarian law. It is intended
for young professionals and researchers to broaden and develop their human
rights experience. It is also designed to develop knowledge about the
substantive and international aspects of the promotion and protection of
human rights at the international level, and to prepare these individuals
for further research and practice in these areas.

Course design
The programme consists of 7 modules. The first three modules are dealt with
in the first week; modules 4, 5 and 6 are scheduled in the second week.
Module 7, containing specific topics, is spread over the duration of the
course. As far as modules 1 to 6 are concerned, students are obliged to
follow at least 2 modules a week. However, as there is no overlap, they may
follow all these modules.

Regarding the seventh module, students will have to study at least 7
specific topics. They may however take more than 7 of the specific topics.
However, concurrent lectures may limit choice to some degree. The following
specific topics will be touched upon: target groups (women, children,
refugees, minorities), non-governmental organisations in the field of human
rights, the CERD, CAT, fact-finding, peace-keeping, genocide and
socio-economic rights. The topics will be scheduled based upon the
availability of lecturers and the other lectures on that particular day.
The participants should indicate their choices on their registration forms.
In all the modules attention will be paid to both issues of substantive law
and their implementation. As far as the didactic approach is concerned, a
combination of lectures with practicals will allow for the opportunity for
an exchange of views and experiences and ensure interesting discussion.

Lecturers
Lectures will be given by internationally known experts in the field of
human rights and humanitarian law from the academe, inter-governmental
bodies and non-governmental institutions. At present the following
lecturers have confirmed their participation in the course.

The United Nations System of Protection of Human Rights:
Cecilia Medina, member of the UN Human Rights Committee; Asbjorn Eide and
Fried van Hoof, both members of the UN Sub-Commission on the Protection and
Promotion of Human Rights; Sir Nigel Rodley, Special Raporteur on Torture
Regional Protection of Human Rights:

The African System:
Christof Heyns, Director of the Centre for Human Rights, University of
Pretoria; Jeremy Sarkin, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of
Western Cape, Pierre de Vos, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law,
University of Western Cape; Dirk van Zyl Smit, Professor Institute of
Criminology, University of Cape Town

The European System:
Johan Vande Lanotte, Deputy Prime Minister in the Belgian Government,
Director of the Department of Constitutional Law at the Law Faculty of the
Ghent University; Eva Brems, Professor Department of Constitutional Law,
University of Ghent;Yves Haeck, Senior Researcher Department of
Constitutional Law, University of Ghent; Leo Zwaak, University Lecturer Law
faculty Utrecht University, Senior Researcher Netherlands Institute of
Human Rights (SIM)

Inter-American System:
Claudio Grossman, President of the American Commission of Human Rights;
Dean of the Washington Colleg of Law, American University (to be confirmed)

Humanitarian Law:
Peter Baehr, Professor of Human Rights; Former Director of the Netherlands
Institute of Human Rights (SIM); Cees Flinterman, Director of the
Netherlands Institute of Human Rights (SIM), Professor of International Law

Venue: Robben Island, Cape Town
Lectures and accommodation will be on Robben Island.

Participants
Academics, post graduate students, staff of non-governmental organisations,
lawyers, judges and other legal practitioners are targeted as participants.
Admittance presupposes a fair basic knowledge of human rights law.
Practical experience in the field of human rights is considered a merit.

Certification
Upon completion of the course, and with satisfactory participation,
participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Admission Requirements
Candidates for the course must have a degree in law or the social sciences.
They should preferably have some academic or practical experience in the
field of law and/or human rights.

Course Fee
The cost of participation is $ 800 per student. The amount covers tuition,
educational materials and full board including accommodation and food.
Participants must make their own travel and visa arrangements and take care
of adequate medical, travel and damage insurance coverage. A limited number
of scholarships will be awarded to participants from developing countries.

Deadline of application is 15 February 2002.


For further details and an application form please contact:

Sharon Nijland
Utrecht International Masters Office
Utrecht University
Faculty of Law
Janskerkhof 3
3512 BK Utrecht
The Netherlands
Tel: + 31 (0)30 253 7993
Fax: + 31 (0)30 253 8410
E-mail: s.nijland@law.uu.nl
Web: http://www.uwc.ac.za/law/humanrightsacademy/index.htm




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SOUTH AFRICA: Sociology degree

PART-TIME/FULL-TIME

2001-12-06

mailto:029hyslo@muse.wits.ac.za

Wits University Sociology Department invites applications for its Honours degree courses in General Sociology, Industrial Sociology and Development Sociology.
WITS SOCIOLOGY HONOURS DEGREES:
PART-TIME/FULL-TIME

Wits University Sociology Department invites applications for its
Honours degree courses in General Sociology, Industrial
Sociology and Development Sociology.

These degrees can be taken on either a full-time or part-time basis.
Classes are offered in the late afternoon to facilitate attendance by
students who are in regular employment. To be considered for the
courses, you require at least a second class BA degree in a social
science discipline.

For details contact Profesor Jonathan Hyslop on email at
029hyslo@muse.wits.ac.za

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SOUTHERN AFRICA: DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

2001-12-06

http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/courses/4608

Sedibeng Centre wishes to invite civil society leaders in South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, Botswana and Zimbabwe to express their interest in attending this programme.
Sedibeng Centre in association with Wits University Graduate School of Public and Development
Management presents the

ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMME

Sedibeng Centre wishes to invite civil society
leaders in South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho,
Botswana and Zimbabwe to express their interest in
attending this programme.

Objectives of the programme are to: -

* Equip participants with skills which will enable
them to assist organisations to attain and sustain
optimum levels of performance;
* Expose participants to the theory and practice of
organisational development and strategic management;
* Enhance development practitioners strategic
thinking and planning capabilities.

What is the course all about? Organisational Behaviour
17-22 March 2002

Introduction to Organisational Development
14-19 April 2002

Organisational Design
19-24 May 2002

Organisational Diagnosis
09-14 June 2002

Intervention Strategies
14-19 July 2002

Strategic Management
18-23 August 2002

Strategic Monitoring and Evaluation
15-20 September 2002

Change Management
17-22 November 2002

How much do I pay?

R8 500.00 for the whole course.

The programme is highly subsidised: Fees payable
cover the following: transportation, tuition,
course material, accommodation and meals

Who should apply?

* People with at least two years experience in
management or supervisory position with the
Development and Public sector
* Those with a minimum of 3 years tertiary
qualification.

What are the course pre requisites?

Candidates are required to: -
* Attend ALL 8 modules;
* Complete all assignments;
* Sit for course end integrated case study analysis.

What happens on completion of the course?

* Successful candidates will receive certificate
confirming their acquired competencies in this field

By when should my application be in?

* 1 February 2001

Who can I contact for enquiries?

Sarah Leneisang Mashigo
6th Floor Sable centre
Tel: 011 403 3010/1/2
Fax: 011 4031104
41 De Korte street
Braamfontein
P.O Box 32286
Braamfontein
2017

Email: sedi6@iafrica.com or sarah@sedibeng.com

Web address:www.sedibeng.com

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AFRICA/UK: CAFOD SEEKS YOUTH PROGRAMME ACCOMPANIER

2001-12-06

http://jobs.oneworld.net/ads/index.cfm?job_id=773

Association for Women's Rights in Development Resource Net Jobs

Issue 90 - Monday, December 3, 2001

2001-12-06

http://www.awid.org

AWID Resource Net
Jobs - Issue 90
Monday, December 3, 2001

CONTENTS:

1) Assistant Professor, Women&#8217;s Studies & Sociology / Brock University / St.
Catharines, ON, Canada / Closing date: February 15, 2002.

2) Executive Director / The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)/
Washington, DC, USA.

3) Women&#8217;s Rights Advocacy (WRAP) Assistant / The Law Group / Washington,
DC,
USA / Closing date: February 19, 2002.

4) International Training Coordinator (Research) / African Medical Research
Foundation (AMREF) / Nairobi, Kenya / Closing date: December 07, 2001.

5) Associates, Gender Equity and Social Transformation / The African Gender
Institute (AGI) / Cape Town, South Africa / Closing date: January 31, 2002.

6) Legal Officer / The European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)/
London, UK / Closing date: December 18, 2001.

7) Campaign Manager / Lori Handrahan / Ellsworth, Maine, USA.

8) Finance Director / Lori Handrahan / Ellsworth, Maine, USA.

9) Rehabilitation Programme Coordinator / Oxfam GB / Tacna, Peru / Closing
date: December 07, 2001.

10) Analysts, Analyst Programme 2002 / EBRD / London, UK and EBRD resident
offices / March 15, 2002.

11) Research Associates / Five College Women&#8217;s Studies Research Center /
South Hadley, MA, USA / Closing date: February 8, 2002.

12) Professorship position / The Technische Fachhochschule Berlin
(University
of Applied Sciences - TFH) / Berlin, Germany.

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1) Assistant Professor, Women&#8217;s Studies & Sociology / Brock University / St.
Catharines, ON, Canada / Closing date: February 15, 2002.

Description:

The Centre for Women's Studies and the Department of Sociology at Brock
University invite applications for a probationary (tenure-track) cross-
appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective July 1, 2002 and
is
subject to budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will have a recently completed Ph.D. in Women's
Studies, Sociology, or a related discipline, evidence of successful
undergraduate teaching and will be expected to teach feminist theory and
methods (in Women's Studies) and twentieth century/contemporary theory (in
Sociology).

Other activities include outreach in the Niagara region, evidence of the
potential to develop a program of independent research and scholarship in
the
incumbent's area of specialization, and involvement in the academic
community.

To Apply:

Applicants should submit by February 15, 2002 a letter of application
accompanied by a curriculum vitae, selected reprints of published work, and
three letters of reference to: Professor Roberta Robb, Director, Centre for
Women's Studies, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2S 3A1.

Brock University is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications
from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal
people and persons with disabilities. In accordance with Canadian
immigration
requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and
permanent residents.

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2) Executive Director / The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)/
Washington, DC, USA.

Description:

The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), a leading human rights
organization promoting human rights, democracy and social and economic
justice in Latin America and the Caribbean, is seeking an executive director
to provide inspired leadership. Reporting to the Board of Directors and
working with a staff of 30 in Washington, DC and Central America, the
successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of WOLA.
S/he will develop programs, supervise staff and assure WOLA's financial
integrity.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.

Qualifications:

- Commitment to human rights, democratic practice and social justice;
- 10 - 15 years of relevant experience, with a record of success in
fundraising;
- familiarity with the issues of US-Latin American relations;
- willingness to travel;
- Ability to communicate in Spanish is highly desirable, as is professional
experience with the media, Congressional/Governmental relations and
advocacy.

To Apply:

Please visit WOLA website at <www.wola.org> for application instructions or
request them in writing from: Executive Director Search Committee, WOLA,
1630
Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 200, WDC 20009.

Minority candidates strongly urged to apply.

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3) Women&#8217;s Rights Advocacy (WRAP) Assistant / The Law Group / Washington,
DC,
USA / Closing date: February 19, 2002.

Description:

The Law Group is seeking a motivated, energetic, and highly qualified
individual to provide programmatic and adminstrative assistance to its
Women's Rights Advocacy Program (WRAP). The Program Assistant will work
directly with the WRAP team based in Washington DC. Salary is in high 20&#8217;s.

Responsibilities:

- Answering and screening international communication (telephone and
written);
- arranging travel logistics; scheduling; coordinating local and
international meetings and conferences;
- maintaining program and administrative files;
- assisting with funding proposals and program reports and performing
general
office duties.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and to work independently needed.
Candidates
should have an interest in social justice and human rights, as well as
women's rights issues. Collegiality and flexibility to adapt to the changing
needs of Law Group programs is important. Previous human rights work
desirable. Arabic proficiency/fluency is an advantage.

To Apply:

Please send cover letter and resume by mail, email or fax to: Women's Rights
Advocacy Program Assistant Search, 1200 18th Street, NW, Suite 602,
Washington, DC 20036. Fax: (202) 822-4606. Email:
HumanRights@HRLawGroup.org
Website: www.hrlawgroup.org

Last day to apply: February 19, 2002. No phone calls please.

(cross-posted from idealist.org)

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4) International Training Coordinator (Research) / African Medical Research
Foundation (AMREF) / Nairobi, Kenya / Closing date: December 07, 2001.

Description:

AMREF is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the challenging position
of
International Training Co-ordinator (research) based at Headquarters in
Nairobi, Kenya. Reporting to the Director of International Training, the
International Training Co-ordinator will primarily be responsible for
developing and co-ordinating research and training activities for health
workers who will improve the health of the disadvantaged people living in
Africa in line with AMREF's mission.

Responsibilities:

- Designing, developing and implementing research initiatives designed to
test the effectiveness of training interventions for health and health
related professionals;
- monitoring training programmes;
- teaching on relevant AMREF courses and designing new training
interventions
in response to need;
- disseminating research findings including publishing of AMREF work;
- securing research funding.

Qualifications:

- Be a graduate, with a minimum of 5 years&#8217; experience in research and
training in health or health related fields;
- have thorough knowledge and application of research techniques;
- be strong, resilient and influential team-builder;
- have excellent communication skills, and
- have a track record of success in publishing.

To Apply:

If you meet the criteria given above, please send an application letter with
a detailed CV indicating your present employer and position, day time
telephone number, and names and addresses of three referees, quoting the
reference number ITC/HQHR/11.01 on both application letter and envelope. To
be considered, your application must be received by 07 December 2001.

All correspondence should be directed to: The International Human Resources
Manager, African Medical and Research Foundation Headquarters, Langata Road,
P O Box 30125, NAIROBI, KENYA. E-mail: <jobs@amrefhq.org>. Website:
www.amref.org

Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

(cross-posted from conflictjobs@yahoogroups.com)

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5) Associates, Gender Equity and Social Transformation / The African Gender
Institute (AGI) / Cape Town, South Africa / Closing date: January 31, 2002.

The Institute:

The African Gender Institute (AGI) was established in 1996 with the aim of
developing theoretical and practical understandings of gender and its
importance in the process of social transformation in Africa. The AGI
facilitates links between intellectuals, policymakers and practitioners
working towards the attainment of gender equity in Africa, and achieves this
through academic teaching, research work and applied project work.

The Programme:

The AGI has received funding from Rockefeller Foundation to continue its
highly successful Associates Programme into 2002. The aim of the programme
is
for a limited number of African women, who are middle to senior level
scholars, from across the continent to be offered the opportunity to be
based
at the University of Cape Town. Each associate will be afforded the time and
space to reflect on their experiences and use the library and other
facilities in order to complete a writing project of their own choice and
design, within the broad framework of gender equity and social
transformation.

The Associateships:

An associateship is a period of stay based at the African Gender Institute
in
Cape Town. There is a choice of two possible dates during 2002:

1. Arrive during May 2002, return home during August 2002;
2. Arrive during September 2002, return home during December 2002.

The AGI expects that during the time an associate will complete a piece of
work of their choice within a chosen interest area that contributes to a
deeper understanding of gender equity and social transformation in Africa.
The work may be an academic text or a piece of creative writing that will
contribute to strengthening our shared understanding of gender. For example,
it could involve finalising a text for publishing, writing an article,
developing a proposal for further studies, or writing up the findings of
research already undertaken. It could also be by means of stories, drama,
poetry, or in the form of a reflective essay on personal experiences.

The Institute aims to support work that will deepen our shared knowledge and
experience of gender issues, and which will do so in an effective and
interesting way.

Eligibility:

Those eligible to apply for an associateship are: African women who wish to
complete a writing project which includes gender as a category of social
analysis. You will have a demonstrable track record in research and writing,
have obtained a qualification from a tertiary level institution, possess a
firm commitment to the achievement of gender equity and social
transformation, be based in an African country.

Each associate will be offered:

- Return travel from home base to Cape Town. For associates travelling from
outside South Africa this will include return airfare from home country to
Cape Town and re-imbursement of visa costs associated with stay in South
Africa;
- Modest accommodation for the three months;
- A stipend for the three months of R3,500 per month to cover living costs
and other incidental expenses including insurance for personal effects;
- Medical insurance - limited to minor illnesses arising during the
associateship only. Chronic medical cover is not provided;
- A one-off resource allowance of R2,000 to meet the costs of purchasing
professional materials, faxing, photocopying, etc.;
- A one-off development allowance of R2,000 to meet costs of training and
professional development that each associate may wish to follow up during
their stay. This may include the costs of attending seminars and conferences
of your choice;
- Professional guidance, work space, computer facilities, access to UCT
facilities including libraries;

In return the AGI expects you will:

- If not South African, obtain a valid visa for your stay in South Africa
before leaving your home country;
- Use the time profitably to work on a specific aspect of your work that
contributes to an understanding of gender and will be of value to you in
your
own development;
- Prepare a public presentation of your work at an event organised by AGI
toward the end of the associateship;
- Make available to the AGI a copy of your completed work prior to
departure;
- Attend review meetings with AGI staff during your associateship and
produce
a brief written report three months after return home evaluating the
experience;
- Not leave South Africa for the duration of the 3 months.

How to apply:

There are 11 associateships available in 2002. Please refer to the
application form following for further details. The application form and all
accompanying documents need to be returned to the AGI by 31 January 2002 for
both intakes, as we will only hold one selection for 2002. It is very
important that you indicate which intake you would like to be a part of i.e.
May to July or September to December 2002. If you require further
information
please contact the AGI (contact details below).

APPLICATION FORM:

The form is the cover sheet for your application and is an important summary
of your application. It is vital that you ensure all your contact
information
is clear, accurate and up to date. The form is available on AGI website:
<www.uct.ac.za/org/agi/assoc/form.htm> or you could contact us for a copy.
Please ensure that the form is completed and that following items are
attached:

1. A full curriculum vitae, including the names and contact details of two
referees whom we may approach. We do not require copies of certificates at
this stage.
2. A proposal, outlining the project you propose to undertake. Please use
the
following points as headings:

- the aim(s) and objectives of the work,
- the proposed method,
- what the end product will be,
- who the audience will be,
- in what way the work will be of benefit to you.
The proposal should be a minimum of 2 pages (typed) and a maximum of 5 pages
(typed). Please ensure that the proposal has your name on each page.

COMPLETING THE FORM:

1. Please read all the information listed above before completing the form.
2. Please make sure you indicate which arrival date you wish to be
considered
for - there will be two intakes of associates, both of three months
duration:
May 2002 or September 2002. You can apply for either one.
3. Please make sure that you obtain the signature of your nominator. This
should be a senior person who is familiar with your work and is prepared to
nominate you. This may include a Dean or Head of Department at a tertiary
level institution, an employer, or government department. We may request
this
person provides us with a reference for you and acts as a point of contact
for you on your return home.
4. You are welcome to email, fax or mail this application.

Please return your application by 31 January 2002, to:
Brenda Martin
African Gender Institute, University of Cape Town
P Bag Rondebosch, Cape Town 7701. South Africa.
Email: <bmartin@humanities.uct.ac.za>
Fax: (27 21) 685 2142
Ph: (27 21) 650 2970/1

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6) Legal Officer / The European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)/
London, UK / Closing date: December 18, 2001.

The Council:

The European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) is a dynamic network of
73
refugee-assisting non-governmental organisations in 30 European countries
working to promote the right to asylum for refugees. ECRE campaigns on
behalf
of its membership for humane and fair asylum policies and contributes to the
development of comprehensive responses to global refugee problems.

The Position:

This is a key position which will require the postholder to contribute to
the
formulation of ECRE policy and advocacy, as well as provide advice relating
to international refugee and human rights law to ECRE and lawyers practising
in asylum law. The postholder will also be responsible for the
co-ordination,
development and promotion of ECRE's unique and dynamic European Legal
Network
of Lawyers (ELENA) ensuring overall management, networking and communication
between the members.

The post is funded initially for 2 years but it is expected that funding
will
be renewed. Salary: £25,814 - £31,579 per annum.

Qualifications:

- Candidate must be a graduate in law with at least 4 years' professional
experience practising refugee and human rights law in a legal, policy or
advocacy role;
- have sound knowledge of European Union asylum policies and familiarity
with
the EU legislative process on asylum;
- first class writing and analytical skills are also required as well as
excellent presentation and advocacy skills to represent ECRE at high level
inter-governmental meetings;
- must be able to work independently as well as part of a small team;
- experience of managing budgets, organising training seminars, computer
literacy and a working knowledge of another European language (preferably
French or German) are desirable.

To Apply:

For an application pack, please apply to: ECRE, Personnel, Clifton Centre,
unit 22, 110 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4HT, UK. Fax: +44 (0) 20 7729
5141.
Email: <gmckenna@ecre.org>. Website: www.ecre.org

Closing date for applications: 18 December 2001. Interview date scheduled:
14
January 2002.

ECRE is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and encourages
applications from the Refugee Community.

(cross-posted from conflictjobs@yahoogroups.com)

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7) Campaign Manager / Lori Handrahan / Ellsworth, Maine, USA.

Description:

AWID member, Lori Handrahan, Ph.D., adjunct faculty member at American
University, is currently preparing to announce as a candidate in the
democratic primary for the second congressional district in Maine, where she
grew up. It is a contested primary with six other candidates already
announced and running. Only registered democrats can vote in the primary,
June 7th, and Maine has more independents than other dems or reps. Anyone
hoping to keep the seat democratic must appeal to the independents as well
as
the democrats.

Handrahan plans to announce mid-December and will file in the December FEC
filing with a fairly large amount of seed money that she is loaning the
campaign. There is an office already in Ellsworth Maine, a charming coastal
town. Temporary housing is offered for free in Handrahan's home in
Sorrento,
Maine.

Details of Handrahan's background, publications, and media clips can be
located on her website (not the campaign website-which is not yet up)
<www.finvola.com>, under the Director's page. Since Sept. 11th Handrahan
has
published seven op-eds in all of the large Maine newspapers. These can be
reached via urls on the website.

The ideal Campaign Manager would be:

- A dynamic, hard-working, energetic, and experienced.
- The ideal candidate would be a type A, or above, personality, with huge
amounts of energy and outstanding organizational detail (The District is the
largest east of the Mississippi and requires excellent organization to cover
it effectively).
- The campaign will be heavily grass-roots, so the campaign manager must be
willing and able to drive long distances in inclement weather
conditions. If you can't stand the cold, this campaign is not for you.
- The manager must be pro-choice, interested in development issues,
interested in and able to cope with rural issues and life, be hearty,
organized, energetic, outdoorsy, and ready to take on a challenging and
innovative campaign.
- Important issues will be education, education which would help drive
economy reform and development, transportation (highway extension in
particular), agricultural issues, alternative energy (such a wind power),
Indian affairs, French and Irish background ethnic issues, (a French
speaking
campaign manager would be ideal!), and strong research elements.
- Ability to tackle and obtain detailed research of the issues and how these
fit in Maine's historical context is crucial.

To Apply:

Anyone interested in this position should contact Lori Handrahan at 202-338-
8502 or via e-mail <L.M.Handrahan@lse.ac.uk>. Please send a CV along as
well.

AWID members are strongly encouraged to apply.

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8) Finance Director / Lori Handrahan / Ellsworth, Maine, USA.

Description:

AWID member, Lori Handrahan, Ph.D., adjunct faculty member at American
University, is currently preparing to announce as a candidate in the
democratic primary for the second congressional district in Maine, where she
grew up. For more detailed description, please see #7 above.

Qualifications:

Many of the same qualifications for the Campaign Manager (see #7 above)
apply
to the finance director position, plus the finance director must be good
with
figures, accounting, budgets, and raising money. This position focuses on
organizing a fundraising strategy that is innovative, ethical, and
highlights
the need for campaign finance reform. List management, calling, and event
planning are part of this job.

To Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please contact Lori Handrahan at
202-
338-8502 or via e-mail <L.M.Handrahan@lse.ac.uk>. Please send along a CV.

AWID members are strongly encouraged to apply.

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9) Rehabilitation Programme Coordinator / Oxfam GB / Tacna, Peru / Closing
date: December 07, 2001.

Background:

Oxfam GB (OGB) has been working in Peru for thirty years supporting
indigenous and marginalized populations in rural development and popular
education programmes. The current programme is focused on the rights of the
poor and marginalized communities. The aim is to strengthen local capacities
in relation with their rights, so that they might be able to understand and
use them, and through strengthened social organisations they can fully
participate in the local and national decision making processes.

Currently, Oxfam GB is working with more than twenty local counterparts in
Peru, mainly NGOs and networks.

Oxfam GB has also responded in Peru to humanitarian needs caused by natural
disasters. In 1996 Oxfam distributed potable water in the area affected by
the Nazca earthquake, and in 1997/8 implemented a preparation and response
programme following the El Niño phenomenon, focused on the provision of
potable water, sanitary installations and health promotion. In April 2001 in
Puno department Oxfam GB, alongside other members of Oxfam International
(OI), implemented a programme in response to the overflowing of some rivers
from the Titicaca basin. The programme was complemented with health
promotion
activities.

On Saturday 23rd June, an earthquake measuring 8.1 on the Richter scale
struck southern Peru, northern Chile and parts of Bolivia. The damages were
concentrated in southern Peruvian departments of Arequipa, Moquegua and
Tacna. Oxfam GB immediate response programme focussed on the restoration of
basic water supply, sanitation and health promotion, as well as the
distribution of shelter materials.

The current programme submitted to ECHO (European Community Humanitarian
Office) aims to continue the work after the first rehabilitation phase
through the construction of houses and pit latrines, and the reconstruction
of the hydraulic infrastructure in three communities of the districts of
Locumba and Ilabaya in Tacna, affected by the earthquake.

Responsibilities:

- To co-ordinate the Programme, supervise the work plans and the production
of interim and the final annual report, in accordance with Oxfam
International and donors&#8217; policies.
- To manage the Programme towards the agreed goals and objectives;
- To follow up and monitor the development of the programme activities, as
well as expenditure;
- Develop strategic alliances with external governmental and
non-governmental
organisations (local authorities and international institutions).

Requirements:

- Experience of programme management, including planning, writing and
implementation of proposals;
- Experience in relating with donor institutions (e.g. ECHO, DfID) and
experience in housing rehabilitation programmes would be an advantage;
- Experience and knowledge of the international humanitarian sector and an
understanding of relief and development issues;
- Proven analytical and planning skills;
- Strong people management skills and a demonstrated ability to lead and
support a team effectively;
- A commitment to equal opportunities and the promotion of gender equity in
all aspects of Oxfam's work;
- Fluency in English and Spanish;
- Computer literacy.

To Apply:

For more information and an Application Form contact: Amaia Olaortua,
Humanitarian Department, Oxfam, 274 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7DZ, United
Kingdom, or e-mail: <aolaortura@oxfam.org.uk>. Website: www.oxfam.org.uk

Closing date: December 7, 2001.

(cross-posted from conflictjobs@yahoogroups.com)

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10) Analysts, Analyst Programme 2002 / EBRD / London, UK and EBRD resident
offices / March 15, 2002.

Description:

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing
opportunities for outstanding young graduates to join the EBRD as part of
the
Analyst Programme 2002. It is offering places for 12 new analysts,
commencing
in September 2002 for a two-year period.

The EBRD has a unique challenge: to assist the countries of Central and
Eastern Europe and the CIS in their transition to democracy and market
economies. It offers a unique combination of public and private sector
banking expertise, and supports projects through lending, taking equity
positions and providing technical cooperation. The Bank focuses particularly
on the private sector and is increasing its local presence in its countries
of operations.

The EBRD's Analyst Programme provides employment opportunities for
outstanding young graduates. This is an exciting and exceptional opportunity
for graduates to pursue a challenging and professional career and to
contribute appropriate country, language and academic knowledge to the
Bank's
operations.

Programme outline:

The Programme will be for two years, starting at the end of September 2002.
Candidates will spend time working at the EBRD's London headquarters in
various country and sector banking teams and also credit, with a view to
being assigned to one of the EBRD's Resident Offices at the end of the
Programme.

Training:

Candidates accepted onto the Programme will receive training in fundamental
banking skills such as credit, equity, financial modelling and project
finance. This will be complemented by training in information technology and
personal skills such as negotiation and time management.

In addition to these formal training programmes, candidates will also
complete two or more assignments in the Banking area, providing invaluable
on-
the-job training and the opportunity to practice new skills in the course of
their various rotational assignments.

Who can apply:

Nationals of the following countries of are eligible for the Programme:
Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, FR Yugoslavia, FYR Macedonia, Georgia,
Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland,
Romania,
Russian Federation, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,
Ukraine, Uzbekistan.

The EBRD, as an international financial institution, has an obligation to
its
members to have a broad range of the Bank's nationalities represented on the
EBRD's staff. Therefore, the EBRD continues to include candidates from
countries significantly under-represented: Austria, Belgium, Finland,
Germany, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein,
Luxembourg, Mongolia, Morocco, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.

Requirements:

- University degree in business administration, economics, finance or other
relevant disciplines;
- Fluent written and spoken English in addition to the candidate's mother
tongue;
- age: up to 28 years old on 1 September 2002;
- experience: Although no formal employment history is required, previous
work experience (e.g. 1-3 years), internships and summer assignments will
all
be taken into consideration.

To apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter, quoting reference number #1534.

This should be in a format suitable for scanning. Therefore, it is preferred
that all applicants copy and paste their covering letter and CV directly
into
an e-mail (as no attached documents can be accepted), and submit to the e-
mail address below. Please avoid using borders, tables and underlining.

E-mail: <resume@ebrd.com>.
Address: EBRD Analyst Programme #1534, Louise Elwell, Human Resources
Department, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, One Exchange
Square, London EC2A 2JN, United Kingdom. Fax: +44 20 7338 6097. Website:
www.ebrd.com

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 March 2002.

(cross-posted from nisjobs@yahoogroups.com)

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11) Research Associates / Five College Women&#8217;s Studies Research Center /
South Hadley, MA, USA / Closing date: February 8, 2002.

Description:

A collaborative project of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith
Colleges and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, the Center invites
applications for its Research Associateships for 2002-2003 from scholars and
teachers at all levels of the educational system, as well as from artists,
community organizers and political activists, both local and international.

Associates are provided with offices in our spacious facility, computer
access, library privileges, and the collegiality of a diverse community of
feminists.

Applications are accepted for either a semester or the academic year. The
Center supports projects in all disciplines so long as they focus centrally
on women or gender.

Research Associateships are non-stipendiary. However, international
applicants with expertise in South or West Asia, North Africa or the Middle
East may apply for one of the three special one-semester Ford Associateships
for Fall 2002, which offer a stipend of $12,000, plus a $3,000
housing/travel
allowance in return for teaching (in English) one undergraduate women's
studies course at Hampshire College.

The research of Ford applicants should focus on gender and race, ethnicity,
class and/or sexuality within the context of nationalism and/or militarism.
Preference given to those whose work crosses traditional academic
boundaries.
Applications welcomed from writers, visual artists, film and video makers,
as
well as academic scholars. Ford applicants may work on any and all regions
of
the world and need not be studying their own region of origin.

To Apply:

Applicants for both programs should submit a project proposal (up to 4
pages), curriculum vitae, two letters of reference, and application cover
sheet. In addition, Ford applicants should submit a one-page description of
a
women's studies course they are prepared to teach, which includes their
pedagogical goals and techniques.

Submit all applications to: Five College Women's Studies Research Center,
Mount Holyoke College, 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA 01075-6406.

Deadline is February 8, 2002. For further information, contact the Center
at:
Tel: 413-538-2275. Fax: 413-538-3121. Email:
<fcwsrc@wscenter.hampshire.edu>.
Website: http://wscenter.hampshire.edu/

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12) Professorship position / The Technische Fachhochschule Berlin
(University
of Applied Sciences - TFH) / Berlin, Germany.

Description:

The TFH wishes to employ a woman as a professor for the specialized field of
Private Commercial Law / European and International Commercial Law.

Responsibilities:

- Develop a new area of specialization entitled "Private Commercial Law/
European and International Commercial Law" within the academic program of
Business Administration;
- create lectures and exercises for this area of specialization;
- design courses on European Law and on questions of equal opportunities for
women in German and European Law as part of the curriculum offer of the
General Studies program.

For the period of two years, the professor will be relieved of half of her
normal teaching workload in order for her to be able to:
- work out and implement this the new area of specialization;
- teach and evaluate these newly designed General Studies courses which
focus
on Gender Mainstreaming as a pilot-project aiming at long-term installation.

Qualifications:

- proficient oral and writing skills in German, English and desirably
another
European language;
- experience in dealing with European and International Private Commercial
Law.

To Apply:

The professorship will be advertised in DIE ZEIT in December or early
January. Interested candidates should contact the Equal Opportunities
Officer
of the Department of Economics and Social Sciences (Wirtschafts und
Sozialwissenschaften), Prof. Barbara Buschmann, Tel: +49-30-4504-2496, or
Dr.
des. Christiane Erlemann, Project Alliance "Equal Opportunities for Women",
Tel. +49-30-4504-2073, for further information.

Dipl.-Ing. Christiane Erlemann
Technische Fachhochschule Berlin
Projektverbund "Chancengleichheit für Frauen" / VP3
Luxemburger Str. 10
D - 13353 Berlin
Tel. ++30 - 4504-2073, fax -2705
Website: <www.tfh-berlin.de/Projekte/frauenfoerderung_an_der_tfh/>.


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2001-12-06

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PROJECT MANAGER, EDUCATION
CARE USA
Salary : $50,000 gross
Location : Africa
Closing Date : 4 Jan 2002
Posted on : 3 Dec 2001

http://jobs.oneworld.net/ads/index.cfm?job_id=786

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CIVIL SOCIETY TECHNICAL ADVISOR
CARE USA
Salary : $50,000 gross
Location : Kigali, Rwanda
Closing Date : 14 Dec 2001
Posted on : 3 Dec 2001

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AGRICULTURAL TRAINER
Catholic Institute for International Relations
Location : El Salvador
Closing Date : 20 Dec 2001
Posted on : 3 Dec 2001

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NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGER
Catholic Institute for International Relations
Salary : benefits package offered
Location : El Salvador
Closing Date : 20 Dec 2001
Posted on : 3 Dec 2001

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SUB-GRANTS MANAGER
CARE USA
Salary : $50,000 gross
Location : Jerusalem, Israel
Closing Date : 4 Jan 2002
Posted on : 3 Dec 2001

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FUNDRAISER
ZIFF Festival of the Dhow Countries
Salary : commission basis
Location : Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Closing Date : 3 Jan 2002
Posted on : 3 Dec 2001

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PA TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Centre for Human Ecology
Salary : £14,000 - £15,000 pro rata
Location : Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Closing Date : 20 Dec 2001
Posted on : 3 Dec 2001

http://jobs.oneworld.net/ads/index.cfm?job_id=780

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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
International Crisis Group
Salary : $45,000 depending on experience
Location : Brussels, Belgium
Posted on : 3 Dec 2001

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SIX MONTH POSITION- GREAT LAKES PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATOR
International Alert
Salary : Salary: £15,383( pro rata) per annum.(6 months contract)
Location : Vauxhall, London, United Kingdom
Closing Date : 7 Dec 2001
Posted on : 1 Dec 2001

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GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - WEST BANK/GAZA
ARD, Inc.
Salary : Based on salary history
Location : Jerusalem, Palestine
Closing Date : 15 Jan 2002
Posted on : 30 Nov 2001

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HOME OFFICE GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
ARD, Inc.
Salary : Based on salary history
Location : Burlington, VT, United States
Closing Date : 30 Mar 2002
Posted on : 30 Nov 2001

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INTRAC RESEARCH DIRECTOR
International NGO Training and Research Centre
Salary : GBP 30,000- 35,000
Location : Oxford, United Kingdom
Closing Date : 1 Feb 2002
Posted on : 30 Nov 2001

http://jobs.oneworld.net/ads/index.cfm?job_id=775

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HUMANITARIAN (EMERGENCY) PROGRAMME COORDINATOR
Oxfam Great Britain
Salary : Salary: £ 19,404 (gross salary), plus attractive benefits pa
Location : Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Closing Date : 8 Dec 2001
Posted on : 30 Nov 2001

http://jobs.oneworld.net/ads/index.cfm?job_id=774

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AFRICA/UK YOUTH PROGRAMME ACCOMPANIER
CAFOD
Salary : Starting salary £20,138 or £23,868 p.a. depending on skills
Location : London - also West Africa, United Kingdom
Closing Date : 14 Dec 2001
Posted on : 29 Nov 2001

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RECRUITMENT/HR PROFESSIONAL SPANISH SPEAKING
Catholic Institute for International Relations
Salary : £22,717 pa plus annual increments
Location : London, United Kingdom
Closing Date : 4 Jan 2002
Posted on : 28 Nov 2001

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FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEER
Panos Institute
Salary : Travel and lunch expenses paid.
Location : Angel, Islington, United Kingdom
Closing Date : 28 Jan 2002
Posted on : 28 Nov 2001

http://jobs.oneworld.net/ads/index.cfm?job_id=771

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER
Intermediate Technology Development Group
Salary : £35,000 p.a (negotiable)
Location : Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Closing Date : 21 Dec 2001
Posted on : 27 Nov 2001

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ADVOCACY MANAGER
Intermediate Technology Development Group
Salary : £35,000 p.a (negotiable)
Location : Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Closing Date : 21 Dec 2001
Posted on : 27 Nov 2001

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COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
Child Rights Information Network (CRIN)
Salary : £20,355 per annum (pro rata)
Location : Vauxhall, London, United Kingdom
Closing Date : 14 Dec 2001
Posted on : 26 Nov 2001

http://jobs.oneworld.net/ads/index.cfm?job_id=735

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LEGAL OFFICER
European Council on Refugees and Exiles
Salary : £25,814 - £31,579 per annum
Location : London, United Kingdom
Closing Date : 18 Dec 2001
Posted on : 22 Nov 2001

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RESPONSABLE DE COMUNICACIóN DE CAMPAñAS
Intermón Oxfam
Location : Barcelona, Spain
Closing Date : 5 Dec 2001
Posted on : 20 Nov 2001

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COOPERANTE PALESTINA
Solidaridad Internacional
Salary : accoding to the NGO's tariffs
Location : Jerusalem (work in West Bank), Palestine
Closing Date : 15 Dec 2001
Posted on : 19 Nov 2001

http://jobs.oneworld.net/ads/index.cfm?job_id=703

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DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (TEMPORARY)
London Sustainability Exchange
Salary : £18,000 pa + £2,000 pa London Weighting (pro rata)
Location : Central London, United Kingdom
Closing Date : 7 Dec 2001
Posted on : 19 Nov 2001

http://jobs.oneworld.net/ads/index.cfm?job_id=702

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HEAD OF FUNDRAISING
Institute for War and Peace Reporting
Salary : £26,000
Location : London, United Kingdom
Closing Date : 21 Dec 2001
Posted on : 19 Nov 2001

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TèCNIC-A PER A ENCARREGAR-SE DE LA RELACIó AMB DONANTS I DE LA CAPTACIó DE FONS
Medicus Mundi
Salary : S'ofereix sou i SS segons barems interns de Medicus Mundi.
Location : Barcelona, Spain
Closing Date : 14 Dec 2001
Posted on : 19 Nov 2001

http://jobs.oneworld.net/ads/index.cfm?job_id=700

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EMERGENCY EDUCATION ADVISOR CENTRAL ASIA
Save the Children UK
Salary : £ 20,574 pa.
Location : Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Closing Date : 7 Dec 2001
Posted on : 18 Nov 2001

http://jobs.oneworld.net/ads/index.cfm?job_id=685

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL - EDUCATION OFFICER
Save the Children UK
Salary : £ 20,574 pa
Location : homebased / world-wide, United Kingdom
Posted on : 16 Nov 2001

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PROGRAMME SUPPORT OFFICER
CARE International UK
Salary : £18,874 to £20,447
Location : London SE1, United Kingdom
Closing Date : 31 Dec 2001
Posted on : 16 Nov 2001

http://jobs.oneworld.net/ads/index.cfm?job_id=698

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UNPAID FILM FESTIVAL ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
MediaRights.org
Salary : no
Location : New York, NY, United States
Closing Date : 14 Dec 2002
Posted on : 14 Nov 2001

http://jobs.oneworld.net/ads/index.cfm?job_id=692

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COMMUNICATIONS CO-ORDINATOR
Consumers International
Salary : £24,745 per annum
Location : London, United Kingdom
Closing Date : 10 Dec 2001
Posted on : 13 Nov 2001

http://jobs.oneworld.net/ads/index.cfm?job_id=690

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INDIA COUNTRY DIRECTOR
Global Alliance
Location : New Delhi, India
Closing Date : 15 Dec 2001
Posted on : 9 Nov 2001

http://jobs.oneworld.net/ads/index.cfm?job_id=688

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SR. RESEARCH SPECIALIST
Save the Children
Location : Washington, DC, United States
Closing Date : 7 Dec 2001
Posted on : 7 Nov 2001

http://jobs.oneworld.net/ads/index.cfm?job_id=686

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OFICIAL DE PROGRAMA EN AMéRICA LATINA
Genetic Resources Action International
Salary : US$ 1,400-1,800 mensuales
Location : América Latina, South America
Closing Date : 31 Jan 2002
Posted on : 5 Nov 2001

http://jobs.oneworld.net/ads/index.cfm?job_id=683

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2001-12-06

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RWANDA: CARE USA SEEKS CIVIL SOCIETY TECHNICAL ADVISOR

2001-12-06

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SOUTH AFRICA: community development officer

2001-12-06

http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/jobs/4610

Triangle Project, a progressive NGO based in Cape Town servicing the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) community, is looking for a Community Development Officer.
Triangle Project, a progressive NGO based in Cape
Town servicing the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) community, is looking for:

1. A Director, who is
* Familiar with the LGBT community and related
agendas
* Has NGO experience at senior management level
* Is a strategic thinker
* Has the ability to manage a diverse staff with
diverse needs
* Has financial and fundraising skills

2. A Community Development Officer for a one-year
contract post, who is
* Familiar with the LGBT community, particularly in
the Cape Flats
* Has NGO/fieldwork experience
* Has strong research and facilitation skills
* Has a valid driver's licence
* Has report-writing ability
* Who speaks at least 2 of the 3 prominent
languages of the Western Cape

Deadline for applications for both posts is the 4th
of January 2002. Please forward your CV including 3
contactable references, and covering letter of
motivation, to:
P. Zain, via email or mail
Email: piak@icon.co.za
P.O. Box 32352, Camps Bay, 8005
Website: www.triangle.org.za

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SOUTH AFRICA: FUNDRAISER

Closing date: 12 Dec 2001

2001-12-06

http://www2.womensnet.org.za/jobs/show.cfm?id=640

The Valley Trust, a non-profit organisation situated in Bothas Hill, KwaZulu-Natal is looking to employ a Fundraiser.

SOUTH AFRICA: TRIANGLE PROJECT SEEKS DIRECTOR AND COMMUNITY DEV OFFICER

2001-12-06

http://www.triangle.org.za

The Triangle Project is a progressive NGO based in Cape Town that services the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and
Transgendered (LGBT) community.
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS

Triangle Project, a progressive NGO based in Cape
Town servicing the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and
Transgendered (LGBT) community, is looking for:

1. A Director, who is
* Familiar with the LGBT community and related
agendas
* Has NGO experience at senior management level
* Is a strategic thinker
* Has the ability to manage a diverse staff with
diverse needs
* Has financial and fundraising skills

2. A Community Development Officer for a one-year
contract post, who is
* Familiar with the LGBT community, particularly in
the Cape Flats
* Has NGO/fieldwork experience
* Has strong research and facilitation skills
* Has a valid driver's licence
* Has report-writing ability
* Who speaks at least 2 of the 3 prominent
languages of the Western Cape

Deadline for applications for both posts is the 4th
of January 2002. Please forward your CV including 3
contactable references, and covering letter of
motivation, to:
P. Zain, via email or mail
Email: piak@icon.co.za
P.O. Box 32352, Camps Bay, 8005
Website: www.triangle.org.za

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TANZANIA: FUNDRAISER SOUGHT FOR ZIFF FESTIVAL OF THE DHOW COUNTRIES

2001-12-06

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UK: Research Director sought for International NGO Training and Research Centre

2001-12-06

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US: Brandeis University Recruiting Visiting Professors

2001-12-06

http://heller.brandeis.edu/sid

We are recruiting for a Visiting Professor for our spring semester beginning January 2002, as well as two Engaged Scholars for residencies of 6-weeks each between January and May 2002.
Please post on your listserv. Thank you.

_______________________________

Dear colleague:

I am writing to let you know of three exciting short-term opportunities to
teach at the Sustainable International Development Graduate Program at
Brandeis University. We are recruiting for a Visiting Professor for our
spring semester beginning January 2002, as well as two Engaged Scholars for
residencies of 6-weeks each between January and May 2002.

We are also recruiting for one Assistant or Associate Professor to begin
September 2002.

Please see the attached announcements for a description of each. I would
appreciate your forwarding them to possible candidates and to let us of know
anyone with whom you would like us to be in contact.

Yours sincerely,

Laurence R. Simon
Professor of International Development
Director, Sustainable International Development Graduate Program
and Center for International Development
The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
M.S. 078
Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts 02454-9110

Telephone 781-736-2770
Fax 781-736-2774
Web: http://heller.brandeis.edu/sid
Email for faculty appointments to: breay@brandeis.edu




Rhonda Neuhaus
Sustainable International Development program
Brandeis University
(781) 736-4812
Fax- (781) 736-2773
sidinter@brandeis.edu