AFRO-NETS> This week at the International Development Network (July 6, 1998)

This week at the International Development Network (July 6, 1998)
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Good day and apologies for any cross-posting!

New or updated items this week on the IDN Web Site: [extracts]
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 lit-
tle 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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Tools You Can Use:
IMF Directory of Economic, Commodity and Development Organizations

New Conferences, Meetings and Symposia:
International Health Geographics Conference

New or Modified Links:

Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs (JHU/CCP) -
works with many international agencies, foundations, governments, and
non-governmental organizations in the US and overseas to promote
healthy behaviour.

SPM Consultants - a privately owned Swedish company working with bilat-
eral and multilateral development agencies.

U.S. Committee for Refugees (USCR) - work helps refugees get the pro-
tection and assistance they need to survive.

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Christopher L. Byrne,
Director,
International Development Network
mailto:info@idn.org

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