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Porto Alegre Social Summit Sets Stage for Counteroffensive against Globalization

Distributed by Interpress Service | January 27, 2002 | By Walden Bello*

12th Annual Reuters Forum: Globalization in an Insecure World

"Globalization in an Insecure World" is Central Debate Theme for Leaders in Business, Academia, Journalism and Public Service Columbia University announces the 2002 launch of the Reuters Forum, a unique and popular course offered by Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism from January 30 through May 8.

Sovereignty Could Come Up at Brazil Forum, Beaudoin Says

The Gazette (Montreal) | January 25, 2002 | By Allison Hanes

FAO Urges Removal Of Potent Drug From Food Chain

Reuters | January 24, 2002

Italy Says Countryside, Consumers Key in CAP Reform

Reuters | January 24, 2002 ROME - Rural development and respect for the consumer and the environment are the main planks of an Italian proposal on medium-term Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform, the Farm Ministry said yesterday.

The Twin Debacles of Globalization

Bangkok Post | January 23, 2002 | by Walden Bello*

New Appointment Continues Momentum from Doha

WTO News | Press/270 | January 23, 2002 WTO Director-General Mike Moore today (23 January) announced the appointment of Mr. Nacer Benjelloun-Touimi as Senior Adviser to the Director-General with duties that will include coherence issues. Mr. Benjelloun takes up his duties this week.