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Post by skyship on Jan 11, 2010 20:00:16 GMT -5
For us uncivilized society members, UCSMs. we will have to organize to dump these phony CSOs an affiliation of the NGOs.
2 wars we are fighting one run by foundations and one run by the IMF.
Foundations funnel the governments which funnel the IMF.
Foundations that do not follow any law, only the ones they create.
Not from the people, at all, only from those in Civilized Society Organizations, the rest of us, we are classified as uncivilized.
So, the IMF to make it look transparent is telling their member STAKEHOLDERS how to handle the rest of us.
Here is quidelines from IMF telling how their members holding all the money in the world will deal with the CSOs foundations, will conduct joint ventures with them, totally ignoring the public itself.====================== Definition: What Is Civil Society?
CSOs are highly diverse, so it is very difficult to generalize. For IMF purposes, civil society actors include business forums, faith-based associations, labor movements, local community groups, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), philanthropic foundations, and think tanks.
==================== How foundations rule including UN foundation, CDC foundation, NIH foundation, Wellcome Trust foundation, Mellon Foundation, Carnegie Foundation, Ford Foundation, Clinton Foundation, Carlyle Foundation, Kaiser Foundations.................and more
all sitting in the wings to finance government operations through our agencies, and academic institutions.
These foundations take over governments. The people are insignificant.
The control all of history, science, literature, archeology, medical field, everything, all under name of Foundations.
The first is the bank, then the CSOs, NGOs, think tanks, etc.
Their biggest fear is that we will rise up. That is all we have!
They are both deceiving,
Those appointed to run things right down to local government and those foundations that direct those selected to run governments.
What a nice little perfect family organization all under the name of Foundations.
Such deceit, such lies, no wonder they cannot find a head to run Kaisers molecular genetic pool.
If government is run as a democracy, no foundations are even needed for that matter.
for instance the WWF the World Wildlife Fund is run by who?
the WHO is run by Who?
the UN is run by who?
the NIH is run by who?
the DOE is run by who?
Darpa is run by who?
USDA, FDA, EPA all run by who?
What foundations stand behind the truth here? It is not about MONEY!
IT IS ABOUT LIFE! IT IS ABOUT AND FOR FOR FOR THE PEOPLE!
RISING FROM DEATH OF THE SPIRIT, A TRANSACTION FOR THE SOUL OF HUMANITY, NO PRICE> FREEDOM, NOT FOR SELL!
DO NOT SELL OUT!
KICK THE RAVEN OFF THE NOSE or BEAK OF LIFE AND DESTROY THE SNAKE TWISTING THE ROOT OF LIFE!
UNTIE THE WOLF! ============================= PLANT THE FLOWER OF LIFE! FLEUR DE LIS========================= more on the IMF scheme to lie to us again, to control our very civilized society that deals with truth and can clearly see the lies and the deceptions.
We are seeing and we are hearing! Keep it going, folks!====================================== INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND Guide for Staff Relations with Civil Society OrganizationsOctober 10, 2003 عربي português русский español français October 10, 2003 To:Members of the Staff Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to transmit the attached Guide for Staff Relations with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). I welcome the extensive outreach, including to CSOs, that the Fund staff is already undertaking. The review earlier this year of the IMF's external communications strategy (SM/03/69, 2/13/03) revealed the increasing depth of outreach by staff. The Fund's evolving dialogue with CSOs has long covered a wide range of issues at the global level. Increasingly the dialogue is taking on a country focus, driven in part by the participatory process associated with the PRGF and PRSPs, and the IMF's increased emphasis on national ownership of policies. In the Board discussion earlier this year, Executive Directors welcomed the proposal to prepare guidance for staff outreach to civil society organizations that would focus specifically on issues arising in interaction with civil society that influence the Fund's operational work (Buff/03/32, 3/12/03). The attached guide, which is the result of extensive consultation with departments and with CSOs themselves, is the result.The Guide offers a framework of good practices. It is intended to supplement the sound judgment that arises from staff's experience and knowledge of specific situations. Therefore, it is not mandatory and will not apply in all situations. Over time, it is envisaged that the Guide will be revised in light of experience and comments received. To this end, the Guide will be posted on the Fund's external website with an invitation to comment. Horst Köhler /s/www.imf.org/external/np/cso/eng/2003/101003.htm#I------------------------- Skyship
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Post by skyship on Jan 11, 2010 21:20:58 GMT -5
What does this mean?...."Increasingly the dialogue is taking on a country focus, driven in part by the participatory process associated with the PRGF and PRSPs, and the IMF's increased emphasis on national ownership of policies."What are PRGF and PRSPs?========================== INTRODUCTION TO POVERTY REDUCTION SUPPORT CREDIT (PRSC) AND POVERTY REDUCTION GROWTH FACILITY (PRGF) www.cspr.org.zm/Reports&Updates/PRSCandPRGFZambia-Deo.pdf------------------------------------------------------------ Aims of the IMF's Relations with CSOs * Public outreach: explaining the Fund and its activities * Policy inputs: obtaining information and insights from nongovernmental sources * Political viability: gauging forces for and against IMF-supported policies * Ownership: building national support and initiative toward IMF-backed policies=============================================== Basic Parameters
* Priorities: treat public outreach as vital, but (given resource constraints) do not compromise other tasks or hamper relations with government. * Responsibilities: determine the division of labor for CSO liaison between EXR officials, mission chiefs, and resident representatives on a case-by-case basis. * Selection: make strategic selections as to which CSOs to engage, but attempt to interact with a broad range of CSOs. * Timing: meet with CSOs early enough in policy processes that the consultation is meaningful; meet ahead of and between as well as during missions. * Location: select appropriate sites for meetings, whether IMF offices, government bureaus, CSO premises, or more neutral venues. * Substance: be as forthcoming as possible with CSOs while strictly respecting confidentiality; don't overplay issues of confidentiality to avoid tough questions. * Cooperation: consult and collaborate with other multilateral institutions like the World Bank and UNDP that have extensive interaction with civil society.==================================== Process of Meetings * Preparations: be well briefed about the CSOs to be met; agree a precise agenda in advance; agree explicit ground rules at the outset. * Proceedings: ensure ample opportunity for questions and comments; debate options; be sensitive to cultural differences; use plain language; if possible use the first language of the majority of participants; avoid impressions of arrogance. Listening is crucial in a good working relationship. * Follow-up: make a short note of meetings for IMF records; consider a follow-up note to the CSOs; publicize discussions with CSOs (subject to ground rules established); check with CSOs to gauge their impressions of meetings with the Fund. www.imf.org/external/np/cso/eng/2003/101003.htm#I============================= Read between the lines.
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Post by skyship on Jan 11, 2010 21:26:45 GMT -5
The Government-IMF-CSO TriangleThe IMF is accountable to its member governments. Dialogue with and transparency toward citizens are important complements to this accountability. * Keep the initiative with government, whose responsibility it is to engage CSOs. IMF contacts with CSOs supplement, and do not substitute for, government dialogue with citizen groups. * Handle links with CSOs in ways that do not alienate government. Do not use relations with CSOs to put indirect pressure on governments. * If a government raises objections to IMF-CSO relations, explain the rationale in terms of the aims identified above. If government resistance persists, refrain from the contacts and refer the matter to headquarters for possible follow-up. * Where a government is sensitive about IMF engagement with CSOs: (a) inform the national authorities of planned contacts; (b) encourage government officials to help arrange meetings; and (c) invite government representatives to attend the meetings.Legitimacy Concerns * In principle, maintain an inclusive approach. Do not deny access without good reason (e.g., a CSO with malicious intent or a seriously distorted account of itself). * The legitimacy of CSOs can be assessed in relation to: (a) legality--i.e., they are officially recognized and registered; (b) morality--i.e., they pursue a noble and right cause; (c) efficacy--i.e., they perform competently; (d) membership base; and (e) governance--i.e., they operate in a participatory, tolerant, transparent and accountable manner. * · In assessing the legitimacy of CSOs consult government officials, bilateral donor agencies, embassies, local staff in IMF offices, staff of other multilateral institutions, apex civil society bodies, academic specialists, other professional consultants. Other Important Challenges * Avoid being manipulated in political struggles. Be aware of CSOs that are closely tied to governments, political parties, commercial enterprises, or media operations. * Be sensitive that the selection of CSOs to meet--as well as the ways that the Fund conducts and follows up contacts--can have the (unintended) effect of reinforcing (often arbitrary) divisions and inequalities in society. * Building trust with CSOs can take time and patience. In the beginning, it is usually better to focus discussions on finding and consolidating common ground rather than highlighting areas of disagreement. * Temper expectations. Encourage CSOs to be realistic about the extent and speed of IMF capacity to solve problems. Be realistic about the degree to which CSO consultations will yield immediately applicable specific policy inputs. Don't expect outreach to win all CSOs over to IMF positions. Some criticism will always exist. www.imf.org/external/np/cso/eng/2003/101003.htm#IWHERE IS PUBLIC INPUT?
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Post by skyship on Jan 11, 2010 21:34:45 GMT -5
more............ . Introduction: Nature and Purpose of this Guide 1. This guide aims to assist IMF staff in building positive relationships with civil society organizations (CSOs).1 In particular, it sets out to help staff to develop interaction with CSOs in a way that enhances the Fund's operational work and contributes to the effectiveness of its support for its member countries. 2. As its designation indicates, the `guide' offers a framework of good practices. It is not mandatory, and will not apply in all situations. IMF resource constraints in particular may prevent full realization of the aspirations laid out here. In general, the guide is intended to supplement, not replace, sound judgment and experience. 3. Nor does this guide impose a universally and rigidly applicable blueprint. Concrete circumstances of civil society vary enormously among countries, cultures, social sectors, and political climates. The document sets out general principles, but in everyday practice staff must substantially rely on contextual assessments of the specific situations that they face. 4. This guide is not a sole source of advice. IMF staff can also usefully consult--and cooperate with--other multilateral institutions like the World Bank and United Nations agencies that have substantial experience and expertise in civil society liaison. 5. Dialogue with civil society groups is only one part of the Fund's public outreach. By highlighting relations with CSOs, this guide in no way downgrades the importance of IMF contacts with parliamentarians, political parties, subnational authorities, the mass media, and citizens at large. 6. This guide is a living document, subject to periodic amendment in the light of accumulating experience and evolving practices in IMF-civil society relations. ================================ II. Definition: What is Civil Society? 1. Theorists propose widely varying and hotly contested concepts of civil society. 2. For IMF purposes, civil society can be defined as an arena where voluntary associations of citizens seek to shape governance structures and policies. 3. Civil society actors include business forums, faith-based associations, labor movements, local community groups, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), philanthropic foundations, think tanks, and more. The present guide does not include political parties as part of civil society, given that--unlike the other citizen groups just named--political parties aim to occupy public office. The communications media also are not covered in this guide. 4. CSOs manifest huge diversity in terms of their constituencies, functions, sizes, resource levels, organizational forms, geographical scopes, historical experiences, cultural contexts, agendas, ideologies, strategies, and tactics. It is therefore very difficult to generalize about civil society. 5. Civil society activities are not inherently good or bad. Many CSOs make positive contributions to the political process, but some elements (like racist groups) can be `uncivil' in their views and conduct. ============================== Actors running the show! Not real! Not elected! ============================ www.imf.org/external/np/cso/eng/2003/101003.htm#Iskyship
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Post by skyship on Jan 11, 2010 21:53:29 GMT -5
Now here is where it gets real interesting and we are put in our place!=================== C. Which CSOs do Fund staff contact?1. In principle, staff can meet with any and all CSOs in order to advance one or more of the aims set out in Section III. 2. In practice, staff cannot meet all CSOs that have an interest in IMF activities. Nor can the Fund respond positively to every request from CSOs for meetings. I n making a strategic selection that ensures that all relevant interests are heard, staff can invoke the following broad considerations: (a) Engage with diverse sectors of civil society. (b) Aim to alternate the Fund's contacts between different CSOs, rather than always and only meeting the same organizations and individuals. (c) Contact locally based associations as well as the local offices of transnational CSOs--the former are often less assertive in approaching the Fund. In particular, staff should not rely on North-based groups to speak on behalf of South-based stakeholders. (d) Extend the Fund's dialogue with CSOs beyond elite circles. Contact small enterprise as well as big business, peasants as well as commercial farmers, poor people as well as the affluent, etc. (e) Meet with CSOs across the political spectrum. Include critics as well as supporters of the IMF. Consider meeting opponents as well as backers of the current government of a country. (f) Reach out beyond civil society circles that look familiar. Formally organized, western-type associations are not always representative of the mainstream in some cultural contexts. In any event, avoid inadvertent favoritism to English speakers in places where English is not the principal language. 3. To attain this diversity of civil society relations, staff may need to undertake proactive outreach. Many CSOs assume that the IMF is not accessible to them and so will not make the first move to seek contact. 4. Some CSOs may decline an invitation to meet with Fund staff. Their reasons might be logistical or principled. It is worth subsequently repeating an invitation as a signal that the IMF's door remains open.5. Approach umbrella or apex bodies like business federations, labor confederations, NGO forums, and inter-faith councils, including for advice on which among the multitude of CSOs the Fund should meet.6. Maintain up-to-date lists of names and contact details of the Fund's interlocutors in civil society, particularly at a country level through the resident representative's office. Such lists can be made available to management, missions, the Civil Society Team in EXR, and to inform an incoming resident representative. ================ D. When does the Fund interact with CSOs?1. In principle, IMF engagement with CSOs can be relevant at all stages of policy formulation. 2. It is important to consult CSOs in the earlier phases of policy formulation, rather than after the key decisions have been taken. Many CSOs respond negatively if they feel that they are being asked to rubberstamp a fait accompli.3. Peak occasions for Fund contacts with CSOs include the Annual and Spring Meetings, and ad hoc conferences and workshops to discuss general IMF-related policies like Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) consultations and the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative.4. Many missions allot time to meetings with CSOs: Article IV missions; Use of Fund Resources (UFR) missions (especially as they concern longer-term programs of structural reform); EXR missions; Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) missions; and some technical assistance missions. 5. The resident representative (in countries where one exists) can usefully consult with CSOs ahead of a mission and feed their information and views into the mission's preparation. Such an exercise can broaden the range of options considered and help to assess the viability of proposed policies and programs. 6. It is good to develop relations with CSOs on an ongoing basis--hence between as well as during missions and major conferences. For example, a resident representative could establish a local CSO consultation group and meet with it several times a year. 7. It is fruitful to establish contacts with CSOs outside the mission cycle, so that a relationship already exists when more substantive consultations are undertaken. Well-grounded relations of trust and understanding with CSOs can also have major payoffs when the IMF is called in to address an economic crisis.
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Post by skyship on Jan 11, 2010 22:04:07 GMT -5
F. What does the Fund discuss with CSOs?1. First encounters between the Fund and CSOs often cover general matters: the nature and purpose of the IMF; its organizational structure; concepts and theories of economics that inform the IMF's work; etc. Likewise, in first meetings CSOs often relate basic information about their organization and views. 2. Many conversations with CSOs address broad questions of IMF policy: debt relief programs, capital account liberalization, poverty reduction strategies, exchange rate regimes, control of inflation, etc. EXR can provide staff with summary statements of the latest Fund positions on general policy issues.3. Many exchanges with CSOs concern country-specific IMF advice related, for example, to macroeconomic targets, adjustments of taxes and subsidies, civil service reform, changes to labor legislation, etc.
4. In discussions with CSOs, staff cannot divulge confidential information and should explain that they are not in a position to do so. Similarly, staff will not be able to discuss sensitive points regarding the state of the Fund's negotiations with a government. Nor can they release market-sensitive information. However, staff should not overplay issues of confidentiality to avoid tough questions. ------------------------------------ V. Challenges: Common Problems and How to Handle Them A. Keeping initiative with government1. The IMF is accountable to the governments of its member countries. Dialogue with and transparency toward citizens represent important complements to this accountability. 2. However, the Fund cannot replace governments in relating with CSOs. IMF contacts with CSOs are a supplement to, and not a substitute for, government dialogue with citizen groups. 3. IMF staff relations with CSOs, therefore, do not substitute for the government's own responsibilities for consultation with civil society. Determining macroeconomic policies and justifying them in discussions with the public (inter alia through CSOs) is the responsibility of the national government concerned. 4. Likewise, staff should encourage CSOs to take views and proposals to the relevant national authorities. B. Maintaining good relations with government 1. The IMF has its primary relationships with member governments, and staff should handle links with CSOs in ways that do not alienate the national authorities.2. IMF discussions with CSOs should not create additional difficulties for the government. Staff should in general not broach issues or make remarks that could put the government in an awkward position. 3. Increasingly, governments understand and accept that the IMF needs to have relations with CSOs; and some governments positively encourage such contacts. If a government raises objections to Fund relations with certain or all CSOs, staff should explain the rationale for such contacts along the lines of Section III. If the difference of views persists, staff should refrain from the contacts and refer the disagreement to headquarters for possible follow-up with the government concerned.4. Where a government is sensitive about IMF engagement with CSOs, it can be constructive for staff: (a) to forewarn the national authorities of planned contacts; (b) to have government officials help arrange the meetings; and/or (c) to invite government representatives to attend the discussions. With time and experience of IMF-civil society relations, the government may adopt a more relaxed position regarding these exchanges. (In certain contexts, however, close government involvement may deter some CSOs from attending or speaking frankly.)www.imf.org/external/np/cso/eng/2003/101003.htm#I==================================== Where is the voice of the Peasants?skyship
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Post by skyship on Jan 11, 2010 22:13:23 GMT -5
more............. C. Getting mired in politics1. IMF activities inevitably have political implications. The impacts vary, and may include some consequences that staff do not foresee. Both Fund personnel and CSOs may overestimate the influence of the IMF. However, most CSOs react skeptically to claims from staff that the Fund is an apolitical institution.2. That said, IMF officials should strive to be non-partisan and politically non-interventionist. Staff can listen to all sides of debates and avoid the appearance of taking sides.
3. Staff should avoid being manipulated by one side or the other in political struggles: for example, one state against another; government against opposition political parties, or vice versa; employers against trade unions, or vice versa; one religious community against another; one NGO coalition against another; and so on. In this regard, staff should be able to distinguish CSOs that have close ties with governments, political parties, commercial ventures, or media operations.4. Staff should not use their relations with CSOs to put indirect pressure on governments. 5. Although relations with CSOs can expose the IMF to the political process more directly, these risks are normally well outweighed by the gains of this engagement (as laid out in Section III). D. Building trust 1. Some CSOs harbor considerable suspicion about the IMF and blame the institution for many ills. Conversely, some Fund staff have limited confidence in some or all CSOs.2. Building trust in these situations takes time and patience. Neither side should expect that a single contact will dissipate accumulated wariness. Indeed, some parties may for some considerable period continue to grasp every opportunity to confirm their suspicions of the other. 3. It is usually better to focus discussions on finding and consolidating common ground rather than emphasizing clashing interpretations and prescriptions. 4. Although polarized confrontations with angry civil society critics of the Fund can be uncomfortable, these exchanges can be useful opportunities to specify differences. Staff can show themselves ready to listen to vociferous opponents, while at the same time politely defending IMF policies. With this clarification of perspectives, third parties are in a better position to decide their own positions for themselves. 5. In circumstances where mutual trust is especially low and opinions are deeply divided, IMF meetings with CSOs might be more constructive when an outside facilitator respected by all sides is used.6. Trust can also be fostered over time by following many of the `how-to' suggestions offered in Section IV. www.imf.org/external/np/cso/eng/2003/101003.htm#I========================= and so on and so on. sounds like a UN prescription to me! wonder how the AMA relates to the IMF and UN? what funds do they get? that fund money will be ours as well, tax money. =================== just letting you know what we are up against. IMF, UN, WHO, UNESCO, World controllers. Maybe the CSOs will balk! hope so. But, then again they are given the bait! And many jump at the chance for handouts. skyship
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Post by aqt on Jan 12, 2010 18:42:53 GMT -5
sky, there you go again, painting the bigger picture for us.
I tell ya lady, you got the visions....you see the whole thing...you are amazing and we are blessed to have you here.
thanks for being the best "co-worker" a girl could have.
I'll say it again...'You rock!!"
sincerely,
aqt
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Post by skyship on Jan 12, 2010 19:32:54 GMT -5
Thanks, they certainly play hardball. All on so many levels. Back to the real work. Just trying to unravel the journey took on those 12 genes, maybe more by now, could be all 23. found a web page called 23 and me. about a contest to see what disease of 10 that might be pushed for funding. ALS on top of list. course that could be one way for them to tap our DNA. after all they are biotech. www.23andme.com/Interesting though. They have gone up against Kaiser who wants to keep all dna, and not return it. They push for returning specimen to the patient. However, all Kaiser would have to do is clone it. There are always holes in everything! skyship
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