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<div align="center"><strong><font face="Arial" color="#555550" size="3">Invitation to a WSF Regional Workshop to prepare for the Southeast/East Asia WSF in Thailand October 2006</font></strong></div>
<div align="center"><br><strong><font face="Arial" color="#808080" size="2">Date and venue: February 26-27, 2006 at the Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University, <br>Bangkok, Thailand</font></strong><br> </div>
<div><font color="#666666"><strong>WSF Polycentric Southeast/East Asia in Thailand October 2006</strong></font></div>
<div><font color="#666666"><strong><u>1.Introduction to the WSF</u></strong><br>The World Social Forum is a Peoples Forum for discussion to find alternatives under the slogan "Another World is Possible". The movement which built the first World Social Forum in 2001, in the city of Porto Alegre, Brazil, emerged from a growing opposition to Neo-liberalism and Imperialism, which are two inter-linked aspects of the attempts by large corporations and super-powers to dominate the world through free-market policies and war. This opposition movement has been growing since the end of the Cold War when large corporations increased their power to destroy local life-styles, the environment, public welfare and the life security of millions throughout the world.
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<div><font color="#666666">After the first World Social Forum, there has been a further 5 such forums, the 4th in 2004 being held in Mumbai, India. There have also been regional and national level social forums, such as the European Social Forums in Italy, France and Britain, the Asian Social Forum in Hydrabad, India and various social forums in Africa and Latin America.
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<div><font color="#666666"><strong>World Social Forum is the place to:</strong><br>• have a free and open space for discussions and re-assessments among various groups, in order to develop social movements and propose alternative solutions for building a new World. This space is a Peoples Movement space, independent from the State, mainstream political parties and top religious institutions and it is also independent from the business world. Since it is an open space, no single organization or group can claim to represent the
W.S.F. <br>• have a free and open forum for those who oppose the neoliberalism of states and multinationals (e.g. privatization, university autonomy under market principles, the destruction of social welfare, the turning of everything into a commodity and the opening up of economies under Free Trade Agreements).
<br>• have a free forum for those who oppose militarism and war, which is conducted by states in the interests of corporate capital. The W.S.F. coordinated the large anti-war protests against the war in Iraq in 2003. <br>
• express internationalism and solidarity among movements. It is not a forum for nationalism. The W.S.F. respects all humanity regardless of gender, life-style or ethnicity. </font></div><font color="#666666">
<div><br><strong><u>2. Advantage to have a WSF in Thailand</u></strong><br>The W.S.F. is a golden opportunity for peoples organizations to come together to develop their thinking in order to build their strength. The W.S.F
. has a tradition of linking all issues into a whole picture analysis of the World economic and political situation. In Thailand, the Peoples Movement is facing serious challenges from the Thai Rak Thai government, which uses a combination of populism and repression.
<br>Therefore the holding of a WSF in Thailand will be a great opportunity for us all because it creates opportunities to:<br>• Move from 'single-issue-ism' towards a unity of purpose and a whole picture analysis. <br>• Build a tradition of open and fraternal debate in a spirit of friendship and solidarity, re-assessing our work and building and strengthening unity to move forward on many fronts simultaneously.
<br>• Have the chance to discuss experiences and strategies with other social movements in the S.E. Asian region and beyond. </div>
<div><strong><u>3. Objectives of the Regional Workshop</u></strong><br>In the spirit that this Forum is owned jointly by the Peoples Movement, a Regional Workshop is convened with the objectives as follows:<br>• to have inclusive process in the creation of WSF Polycentric Thailand by involving groups from social movements not only in Thailand but also Southeast/East Asia
<br>• to get common understanding on the importance of WSF Polycentric and commitments to cooperate for the success of this event<br>• to agree on matters related on method and approach to arrange the themes, topics and issues; organization/management and financing
<br>• to agree on tasking and scheduling to organize the Forum<br> <br><strong><u>4. Output expected</u></strong><br>• Commitments to be involved in the organizing of WSF Polycentric Thailand<br>• Title of the WSF Polycentric Thailand, themes and topics to be discussed
<br>• A work plan for preparation and organizing the Forum </div>
<div><strong><u>5. Participants</u></strong><br>Around 50 participants are expected to attend the Regional Workshop. They are:</div>
<div>• Representatives of groups from the social movements in Thailand, including regional organizations based in Thailand<br>• Representatives of groups from the social movement in Southeast and East Asia</div>
<div><strong><u>6. Venue</u></strong><br>February 26-27, 2006 at the Faculty of the Political Science, 2nd floor Building 3 Room 13, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand </div>
<div>For further information on the venue of the workshop: Giles Ji Ungpakorn +66(0)13469481</div>
<div><strong><u>7. Confirmation and Accommodation</u></strong><br>If you intend to take part in the workshop, please formally register by sending an e-mail to <a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="mailto:Thaiwsf@yahoo.com" target="_blank">
<strong><font color="#1a4a88" size="2">Thaiwsf@yahoo.com</font></strong></a> This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it <br>If you would like help with booking accommodation please contact Giles Ji Ungpakorn at
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<div>Participants need their own funding for travel and accommodation. <br>We shall provide lunch and snacks.</div>
<div><strong><u>8. Convenor</u></strong></div>
<div>This workshop is convened by the ad-hock preparation committee for the WSF Thailand. This committee includes the following organizations:</div>
<div>Thai Volunteer Service, N.G.O.-C.O.D., Focus on Global South, Peoples Coalition Party, Workers' Democracy, Forum Asia, ActionAid, APWLD, Prachatai website, Committee for Asian Women, Sarabury Trade union group.</div>
<div>More information:<br><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="mailto:Thaiwsf@yahoo.com" target="_blank"><strong><font color="#1a4a88" size="2">Thaiwsf@yahoo.com</font></strong></a> This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
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<strong><u>9. Program of the Workshop<br></u></strong></font>
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<td style="WIDTH: 156px" valign="top"><strong><font color="#000000">Day 1, February 26<br></font></strong>
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<td style="WIDTH: 156px" valign="top"><font color="#000000">9.30 – 10.00<br></font></td>
<td style="WIDTH: 372px" valign="top"><font color="#000000">Opening of the Regional Workshop: <br></font><font color="#000000"> Giles Ji Ungpakorn<br></font>
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<td style="WIDTH: 156px" valign="top"><font color="#000000">10.00 – 12.30<br></font></td>
<td style="WIDTH: 372px" valign="top"><strong><font color="#000000">1. Input Session:<br></font></strong><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">Introduction to the WSF
<br></font><font color="#000000"><em>Proposed speaker:</em> Nicola Bullard Focus on the Global South<br></font>
<div><font color="#000000"></font> </div><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">Lesson learned: experiences from previous WSFs – Mumbai 2004 and Porto Alegre 2005, or Asia Social Forum Hyderabad 2003
<br></font><font color="#000000">** in term of content<br></font><font color="#000000">** in term of management/organizing<br></font><em><font color="#000000">Proposed speakers:<br></font></em><font color="#000000">Gigi Fernandez, DAWN; Lidy Nacpil, APMDD; Indian WSF Committee,
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<div><font color="#000000"></font> </div><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">Thailand report: Giles Ji Ungpakorn <br></font>
<div><font color="#000000"></font> </div><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000"><em>Case study</em>: learning from the preparation process of the WSF Polycentric Pakistan
<br></font><font color="#000000"><em>Proposed speaker</em>: Pakistan WSF Committee<br></font>
<div><font color="#000000"></font> </div><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">Fundraising:<br></font><font color="#000000"><em>Proposed speaker: </em>Wipa Daomanee
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<td style="WIDTH: 372px" valign="top"><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">To get common understanding on the importance of the EWSF Polycentric Thailand for the Social Movement s in Thailand, in general in Southeast and east Asia
<br></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">To get information and idea on how the WSFs were organizing – challenges and strategies<br></font><font face="Times New Roman">
<font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">To get information and ideas to fundraise for the WSF – challenges and strategies<br></font><font color="#000000"> <br></font>
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<td style="WIDTH: 372px" valign="top"><font color="#000000">Lunch break<br></font></td>
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<td style="WIDTH: 156px" valign="top"><font color="#000000">14.00 – 16.00<br></font></td>
<td style="WIDTH: 372px" valign="top"><strong><font color="#000000">2. Workshop session<br></font></strong><font color="#000000">Participants break-up in groups to discuss:<br></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">
· </font></font><font color="#000000">expectation from a WSF Polycentric Southeast/East Asia <br></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">issues and emerging issues to be handled to reflect challenges particular in the region of Southeast/East Asia
<br></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">suggestion on how to arrange discussion on the issues <br></font><em><font color="#000000">As information, there already some input Initial ideas for themes :
<br></font></em><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">The affect of capitalism on local life styles (e.g. large construction projects, dams, power stations, mines and forced clearing of urban communities).
<br></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">The rights of minorities (e.g. Muslim communities, ethnic groups, GLBT people, migrants). <br></font><font face="Times New Roman">
<font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">The market and commodification of everyday life. (e.g. privatization, the market in education, F.T.A.s/BITs, W.T.O., patent laws). <br></font><font face="Times New Roman">
<font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">State violence, war and militarism<br></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">Fundamentalism
<br></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">political ideas to build a new World. <br></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font>
</font><font color="#000000">Alternative agriculture, energy and fishing. <br></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">Freedom of the press and media. <br></font>
<font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">Labor issues. <br></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">Security of life, land, debt, social welfare.
<br></font><em><font color="#000000">Initial ideas for the approach:<br></font></em><font color="#000000">To use gender approach in handling all themes. It means to include women's perspectives, experiences and thoughts in all discussion
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<td style="WIDTH: 372px" valign="top"><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">to get input for themes of the WSF Polycentric Thailand that reflect the social movements in Southeast and East Asia it challenges and strategies
<br></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">to gather ideas on how to arranges the whole ranges of issues and emerging issues <br></font>
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<td style="WIDTH: 156px" valign="top"><font color="#000000">16.00 – 18.00<br></font></td>
<td style="WIDTH: 372px" valign="top"><strong><font color="#000000">3. Plenary session:<br></font></strong><font color="#000000">Report back from the workshop session that will be used as base to develop:<br></font><font face="Times New Roman">
<font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">Agreement and commitment for the WSF Polycentric Thailand<br></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">
Theme and issues for the WSF Polycentric Thailand <br></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">Funding policy<br></font>
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<td style="WIDTH: 372px" valign="top"><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">To get commitments to cooperate for the success of the WSF Polycentric Thailand
<br></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">To get agreement on theme, issues, fundraising, tasking and mechanism of all entities involved in organizing the Forum
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<div><font color="#000000"></font> </div><strong><font color="#000000">4. Plenary session<br></font></strong><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">Setting up the organizing teams and tasking: Secretariat, Program Committee, Organizing/Management Committee, Fundraising Committee, and other Committees needed upon agreements by the plenary
<br></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">Mechanism to coordinate all entities<br></font><strong>
<div><font color="#000000"></font> </div></strong><font color="#000000"><strong>5. Group discussions</strong> based on respective tasks to discuss in more details on every task, as examples:<br></font><font face="Times New Roman">
<font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">Program Committee will compile a program based on input re themes and issues; determine the theme of WSF Polycentric Thailand; categorize in sub-themes; forms of discussions, approaches; identify focal points for general themes, etc.
<br></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">Secretariat will discuss about coordination, outreach, communication with third parties, etc.<br></font><font face="Times New Roman">
<font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">Organizing/management Committee will discuss about logistic and other related matters<br></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">·
</font></font><font color="#000000">Fundraising Committee will discuss about strategy of fundraising<br></font></td>
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<div><font color="#000000"></font> </div><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">To get agreement on theme, issues, fundraising, tasking and mechanism of all entities involved in organizing the Forum
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<td style="WIDTH: 372px" valign="top"><strong><font color="#000000">5. Plenary session: <br></font></strong><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">· </font></font><font color="#000000">Report back<br>
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