From exclusion to inclusion
THE hallmark of a civilised society is how it
looks after the weak and the disabled. The Civil Disabilities Act of
1989, in the United States, was a trend setter. But what is more
profound is that there is a huge volunteer force - in the millions -
who provide support to individuals and families.
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An opportunity for regional authorities
PARTNERSHIPS between French and foreign regional
authorities have increased significantly. Decentralised cooperation
experts emphasize the numerous benefits of these concrete exchanges.
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Geneva talks - undoubtedly a success, but what next?
THE country and the peoples across the ethnic
divide heaved a sigh of relief when the Norwegian Facilitator Erik
Solheim announced at the conclusion of the "Geneva Talks" that the
Government and the LTTE had not only reaffirmed their commitment to
the Ceasefire Agreement.
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