I know that many members of this list are enthousiastic supporters of global
civil society. It would be wrong to withhold the following vital information
from them, concerning the World Social Forum, the 'alternative to Davos'....
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From the WSF and the association "Livre de pierres
citoyennes pour le 21 ème siècle"
In Porto Alegre, on the occasion of the World Social Forum, we are organising
an opportunity for debate, exchange, and the development of proposals and
strategies for the future....
....we wish to express both symbolically and practically the emergence of
civil society on a worldwide scale. We wish to make clear the major role it
can and must play throughout the century. As part of this project, we are
creating a collective symbolic work of art in Porto Alegre on the occasion of
the World Social Forum.
We are thus launching a worldwide appeal for all those taking part in the
World Social Forum to bring or send to Porto Alegre a tile...
ADVICE ON THE STONES TO BE BROUGHT FOR THE CITIZENS' MOSAIC IN PORTO ALEGRE
What type of stone?
It would be a good idea to have several different types of stone.
What colour?
All colours will be welcome.
What shape?
We suggest you bring stones that are somewhat flat, 2 to 5 centimetres thick.
We will also accept stones that are not flat, but these will be more difficult
to incorporate into the mosaic as a whole.
A variety of shapes would be welcome, from round and oval to square or
rectangular, including irregular shapes.
Engraved stones?
We also suggest you bring engraved stones. They may be engraved with the name
of an organisation, a movement or an association....
For transport purposes, how much should the stone weigh?
On average, a 3cm-thick stone measuring 30cm x 40cm weighs about 9kg, though
some are lighter. Your stone may of course be smaller.
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Who will say, that global civil society is not a vital and appealing
alternative, to global capitalism and neoliberalism?
Paul Treanor
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