Full name and acronym: Third World Network (TWN)

Founding date: 1985

Objectives: Its objectives are to conduct research on economic, social and environmental issues pertaining to the South; to publish books and magazines; to organize and participate in seminars; and to provide a platform representing broadly Southern interests and perspectives at international fora such as the UN conferences and processes.

Outputs: Its recent and current activities include: the publication of the daily SUNS (South—North Development Monitor) bulletin from Geneva, Switzerland, the fortnightly Third World Economics and the monthly ThirdWorld Resurgence; the publication of Third World Network Features; the publication of books on environment and economic issues; the organizing of various seminars and workshops; and participation in international processes such as UNCED and the World Bank—NGO Committee.

The TWN's international secretariat is based in Penang, Malaysia. It has offices in Delhi, India; Montevideo, Uruguay (for South America); Geneva; and Accra, Ghana. The Third World Network has affiliated organizations in several Third World countries, including India, the Philippines, Thailand, Brazil, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Peru, Ethiopia, Uruguay, Mexico, Ghana, South Africa and Senegal. It also cooperates with several organizations in the North.

Street Address: 121-S, Jalan Utama, 10450 Penang, Malaysia

tel: ++60-4- 2266728 / 2266159

fax: ++60-4-2264505

email: twnet@po.jaring.my