The UNDP's complete report on human development and how technology can play a role in accelerating it is available. The report can be downloaded chapter by chapter, or in one big file. The report contains chapters such as 'Managing the risks of technological change' and 'Global Initiatives to create technologies for human development'. It also features interesting examples and case studies of the development and application of new technologies in developing countries.

Life in Africa has launched the African Artisan Village, featuring artisan products made by micro-entrepreneurs in Uganda. The initiative grew out of LiA's innovative Loan Guarantee Program in Kampala, which raises funds on the internet to support micro-artisans. An initial 7 artisans join the dot.com revolution this week with over 50 products listed.

Echoes of Africa launched on 15 July 2001 - a new monthly online magazine with stories, images and educational fun from all over Africa. The debut issue went out to nearly 2000 subscribers, and is now online.

The AMARC MoebiuS_PlanetRadio web site is online. Have a look and send us your comments! A web site in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, from, for, and about community radio... with information and audio and text-based files to nourish radio programming and promote the work of community radio across the world.

Communities' clashes in Delta State, Nigeria, sparked off by the activities of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), has claimed about 15 lives in the area.