Message-ID: <359FCCE9.22EB7A5C@idn.org> Date: Sun, 5 Jul 1998 14:58:49 -0400 From: "Christopher L. Byrne, Director" <mailto:info@IDN.ORG> Subject: This week at the International Development Network (July 6, 1998) To: mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU
Good day and apologies for any cross-posting!Please note that due to budgetary constraints and the need to conduct intensive training on Lotus Notes, the International Development Network Web Site (http://www.idn.org/) will not be updated July 7-12, 1998. The next update after July 6 will occur on Monday July 13, 1998.
New or updated items this week on the IDN Web Site (http://www.idn.org/): ____________________________________________
New ViewPoints Column and Discussion Forum
Gaining "Independence": An Alternative Reality
In this edition of ViewPoints, the IDN presents an editorial by Sam Mwoko, who writes:
"In poor countries, perhaps the biggest harm of all of the donor agency setup is that they crowd out domestic talent. In that regard, this little hypothetical story will be of interest to you.
People like me have no voice since it is stifled by the aid infrastructure. We can only rely on you."
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IDN Membership Directory
Updated list of pending membership applications. ____________________________________________
Tools You Can Use:
IMF Directory of Economic, Commodity and Development Organizations ____________________________________________
Quick Link of the Week:
19th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM ____________________________________________
New Conferences, Meetings and Symposia
International Health Geographics Conference
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New or Modified Links (Links with an "*" are modified:
Agencia Española De Cooperación Internacional - the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation (Spanish)
The Australian Pacific Economic Cooperation Committee - a unique tripartite partnership of business, government and research representatives from 23 Asia-Pacific economies who work on practical government and business policy issues to increase trade, investment and economic development in the region.
Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maiz y Trigo (CIMMYT) - International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center.
ECoNETT - a dedicated, structured site giving comprehensive coverage of sustainable tourism initiatives, as well as providing contacts and links to other sources.
INFOTERRA - facilitates the exchange of environmental information within and among nations.
International Maritime Organization - the United Nations' specialized agency responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing pollution from ships.
International Rice Research Institute - a nonprofit agricultural research and training center established to improve the well-being of present and future generations of rice farmers and consumers, particularly those with low incomes.
*Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs (JHU/CCP) - works with many international agencies, foundations, governments, and nongovernmental organizations in the US and overseas to promote healthy behavior.
MAI-Not! Project - a project opposed to the Multilateral Agreement on Investment.
Pacific Basin Development Council - addressees and articulates, through its Board of Directors, the economic and social development concerns of the Pacific Islands.
Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC) - an association of senior business leaders from throughout the Pacific Basin Region dedicated to expanding trade and investment through fostering open markets.
Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC) - where leaders in business, government and research meet to promote regional economic development.
South Pacific Forum Secretariat - represents Heads of Government of all the independent and self-governing Pacific Island countries, Australia and New Zealand. For 26 years it has provided member nations with the opportunity to express their joint political views and to cooperate in areas of political and economic concern.
SPM Consultants - a privately owned Swedish company working with bilateral and multilateral development agencies.
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) - a multilateral donor agency under the administration of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
UNDP-Fiji - UNDP Resident Representative & UN Resident Coordinator's Office for Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru Palau, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu & Vanuatu.
U.S. Committee for Refugees (USCR) - work helps refugees get the protection and assistance they need to survive.
World Travel & Tourism Council - The Global Business Leaders Forum for Travel & Tourism. __________________________________________________________