Joseph A. Camilleri, 'State, Economy and Civil Society', ” in A. P. Jarvis, and A. P. Paolini (eds), The State in Transition: Reimagining Political Space, Boulder, CO: Lynne Rienner, 1995, pp.
Focus on the Global South was established in 1995 to challenge neoliberalism, militarism and corporate-driven globalisation while strengthening just and equitable alternatives. The organisation works in solidarity with the Global South, based on the belief that progressive social change and Global South solidarity are imperative if the needs and aspirations of oppressed peoples, particularly in Asia, Latin America and Africa, are to be met.
In the early 1960s, growing concerns about the place of developing countries in international trade led many of these countries to call for the convening of a full-fledged conference specifically devoted to tackling these problems and identifying appropriate international actions.
TWN’s objectives are to deepen the understanding of the development dilemmas and challenges facing developing countries and to contribute to policy changes in pursuit of just, equitable and ecologically sustainable development.
The Institute of International Finance is the global association of the financial industry. Members include commercial and investment banks, asset managers, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, hedge funds, central banks, and development banks. Membership currently stands at close to 500 financial institutions from 70 countries.