Between the 13-15 December 2001, the International NGO Training and Research Centre’s (INTRAC) aim is to evaluate and appraise the different approaches to supporting, building and reinforcing civil society in light of the events of 11 September and the world’s subsequent reactions provoke changing expectations of approaches to civil society. Keynote speakers: Clare Short - Minister for Development, DFID, and Dr Rajesh Tandon - Director of PRIA