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Third World Network is an independent non-profit international network that
conducts research and advocacy on development and North-South matters,
particularly pertaining to economic, social and environmental issues. Issues addressed on this webpage include: trade,
development and the WTO; global financial and economic crisis; bio-diversity,
Indigenous knowledge; environment; women's rights and gender
issues; and human rights, among others. The network also produces a number of
publications, including monthly, bi-monthly and daily magazines and bulletins. The
site provides access to on-line position papers and briefing papers on the
disparate effect of globalization and trade policies.