Vandana Shiva, writer and science policy advocate, directs the Research
Foundation for Science, Technology and Natural Resource Policy. Her current work
centers on biodiversity and sustainable agriculture. The following account of
her work is from a PCDForum interview.
Shiva: I am especially attracted to biodiversity as a central focus […]
PCDForum Column #78, Release Date July 10,1995
by Antonio B. Quizon
The multilateral development banks (MDBs)–the World Bank, IMF, and four
regional development banks–were created by governments with public funds as
public institutions. Yet they wield their enormous power largely beyond the
reach of public accountability. Citizens from the Northern countries are right
to ask, whether taxpayer money is being used […]
December 12, 1995
By David C. Korten
The People-Centered Development Forum
The question of whether the Global Action Plan (GAP) of UN Habitat II conference
to be held in Istanbul in June 1996 will recognize the right to housing as a
basic human right has been the most hotly
contested issue of the Habitat II preparatory process. While many NGOs […]
A feature of the People-Centered Development Forum,
Release Date April 13, 1995
The Kuantan Conference — A Citizens’ Agenda
Meeting for the Asia Pacific Regional NGO Consultation on "Our Cities, Our
Homes" held in Kuantan, Malaysia from April 9-13, 1995 as members of
citizen organizations and networks representing a diverse range of
interests–including the environment, health, media and communications, youth,
children, […]
PCDForum Article #12r. Revised for Release Date July 10, 1995
by David C. Korten
There is a long world-wide tradition of observing the coming of each new year as
a time of reflection and resolution. The year 2001 will be a very special
anniversary as it will mark our entry not only into the 21st century, but also
into the […]
A feature of the People-Centered Development Forum
By David C. Korten
Opening Plenary Presentation to The Environmental Grantmakers Association Fall Retreat, October 13-15, 1994, Mount Washington Hotel & Resort, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
We are here this morning to reflect on a major question of our time. What is the relationship between our hopes for a sustainable future […]
PCDForum Column #76, Release Date March 6, 1995
by Robert D. Putnam
Similar to the notions of physical and human capital, the term social capital
refers to features of social organization such as networks, norms, and trust
that increase a society’s productive potential. Though largely neglected in
discussions of public policy, social capital substantially enhances returns to
investments in physical […]
PCDForum Column #77, Release Date July 10, 1995
by Smitu Kothari
As far back as the mid-19th century of people in India’s tribal areas organized
protests and rebellions against British colonial laws such as the Forest Act of
1876, which prevented their use of the forest lands on which their way of life
depended. Though India gained its independence […]
PCDForum Article #10r, Revised for release July 10, 1995
by David C. Korten
Around the world, societies are being transformed by a reformist political
movement that promises good jobs, cheap consumer goods, strong families, local
control, and greater individual freedom through increased reliance on the
workings of a free market. The movement’s policy agenda centers on privatizing
government functions, protecting and […]
A feature of the People-Centered Development Forum
Declaration of Civil Society Organizations Participating in The NGO
Forum of the Social Summit
We, representatives of social movements, NGOs and citizens’ groups participating
in the NGO Forum during the World Summit for Social Development (WSSD), share a
common vision of a world which recognizes its essential oneness and
interdependence while wholly embracing human […]