World Social Forum - Mumbai, India15 January 2004
16th to 21st January 2004
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The World Social Forum (WSF) is a open meeting of organisations and individuals to discuss alternatives to corporate globalisation.
- Key dates
What to watch for - Background information
Everything you need to know
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Key dates
These are the events to watch out for:
- 16th January
WSF opens - 21st January
Last day of the WSF
Background information
The World Social Forum is an open platform for debate under the idea that "another world is possible".
It was created to discuss alternatives to the model of globalisation pushed forward by multinational companies and governments at the World Economic Forum held each January in Davos.
75,000 people are expected to attend to exchange experiences and ideas and to plan for future actions.
Resource
Briefings
What's wrong with world trade?
(PDF†) September 2000
An introduction to the world trade system and it's problems.
The World For Sale
(PDF†) January 2003
A beginner's guide to corporate globalisation, looking at the reasons why corporate globalisation is happening and its ensuing impacts.
Links
World Social Forum India
http://www.wsfindia.org/
