The Power of Culture

According to the United Nations, access to internet and telecommunication in developing countries can help to combat poverty. A large-scale summit was organised in Geneva from 10 to 12 December 2003 to bring together numerous parties to discuss the infrastructure necessary for this purpose.

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Research to VOC archives in The Nederlands, Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia and South Africa makes these archives accessible in an uniform manner.

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To be continued. That seems to be the most important outcome of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) held in Geneva from 10 to 12 December 2003.

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Not the local development authorities but the local inhabitants themselves are often the ones to present the most effective solution to a development problem. With this idea in mind, the World Bank organises the Global Development Marketplace once every 12 to 18 months.

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Mr Adolf Ogi is Special Adviser to the Secretary-General of the United Nations on Sport for Development and Peace, Under-Secretary-General, Former President of Switzerland

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A Theatre, soap operas and music have proven to be effective tools for informing young people about HIV and AIDS in the countries of Africa.

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Some 140 participants from 45 countries met in Amsterdam to discuss their experience with sports projects as an instrument for sustainable development.

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The Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam will be presenting a multi-facetted picture of the daily life of Muslims in five of the world's largest cities.

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Report of thet he third Enlargements of Minds seminar, dealing with the European enlargement from a Mediterranean perspective.

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