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EU Flexes Its Overseas Muscles

  • April 15th, 2007
  • Posted by Jessica McKendry

eu-flag-reduced-larger.pngA high level meeting this week (13.4.07) between the European Union and the United Nations has signalled a growing role for the EU, as a single force, in international relations.

In this report from Brussels, Jessica McKendry says the list of common European undertakings ranges from peace-keeping operations, to world trade talks, and aid for developing countries. … Read More »

Web Workshop Strives for Social Justice.

  • April 15th, 2007
  • Posted by Jessica McKendry

atelier.jpgA pilot scheme in Europe is making practical steps towards helping information have-nots join in to become a part of the information society.

Jessica McKendry reports from Brussels on a project called Atelier du Web – the web workshop – that has been opened in the city’s poorest neighbourhood. … Read More »

Aceh Settlement: Chance of Success?

  • April 9th, 2007
  • Posted by Jessica McKendry

aceh-2.jpg The province of Aceh, in Indonesia, has been proving an exception to the list of troubled places worldwide where crisis is worsening. Jess McKendry writes that a new outside report on the province shows significant progress being made towards peace and stability. … Read More »