The Summit in 2005 presents an unparalleled opportunity as the G-8 will focus the world’s attention squarely on mobilizing the necessary partnerships and resources to improve the plight of Africa. A big push is necessary if Africa is to meet Millennium Development Goals on poverty, mortality...

There will be three sessions on gender-related topics: p.e. aspects of women's acitvities in the economics profession, on the economics of spousal relationships and on issues of child care and the will also be three sessions on non-gender-related topics: areas of information technology and...