IRED IS

- A global network and movement of partners who are seeking to achieve social and economic justice through economic and social initiatives, participation in governance and in policy processes. These organisations range from local community based organisations, peasant associations, youth and women's associations, national and regional networks.

- A forum through which organisations can act together at regional and global level to exchange ideas and lessons, create solidarity and to form common analysis and develop proposals for alternatives.

Kindly note that the Africa Region Microcredit Summit (ARMS) scheduled for Harare, Zimbabwe, July 2-7, 2000, has had to be postponed for logistical and safety reasons due to Parliamentary Elections in Zimbabwe likely to be held during that period.

The new dates are:
0ctober 8-13, 2000, Harare International Conference Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe.

John Mwaniki, Chairman

Leadus Madzima, Secretariat

Sam Daley-Harris, Microcredit Summit Campaign Director