Oxfam Community Aid Abroad CAMPAIGNS CAFE Come and join us for an evening of stimulating discussion over a delicious meal or a drink Thursday 26th April, 6.30pm Sub Terrain Vegetarian Cafe 167 St Georges Road, North Fitzroy As part of our campaign on the Asian Development Bank, representatives of two of Oxfam Community Aid Abroad's partner organisations in Sri Lanka will be speaking about the impact of multilateral development banks and their development approach, on the rights and livelihoods of poor, rural communities. Is this sort of development really helping the poor? Sarath Fernando, Movement for Land & Agricultural Reform (MOLNAR) will give an overview of the macro policy issues, particularly the impact of debt and the policies of the IMF on Sri Lanka's poor. Suranjan Kodithuwakku, Green Movement of Sri Lanka will speak about specific projects being funded by the Asian Development Bank, and the consequences for local communities and environments. Drinks, coffee and fantastic vegetarian light meals will be available for purchase. Sub Terrain is a licensed bar. For more information contact Anne Martinelli on 9289-944 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] or see our website at http://www.caa.org.au/campaigns Anne Martinelli Advocacy Officer Oxfam Community Aid Abroad 156 George St, Fitzroy 3065 Ph: (03) 9289 9444 -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
