A Picture of the African Social Forum Process

This article gives background on the decision to hold the 2007 World Social Forum in Nairobi, Kenya. It is part of a study about the World Social Forum process conducted for Finland's environmental and human rights Foundation Siemenpuu (Seed Tree) during the period of July 2005-September 2005. Kenya's winning the bid was achieved by strong lobbying by some of its leading civil society figures, among them Wahu Kaara (All Africa Conference of Churches), Prof Edward Oyugi (Social Development Network - Kenya), Oduor Ongwen (SEATTINI). The bid was supported by Fatuma Aloo of Femnet, Tanzania and Uganda's Elizabeth Eilor (Awepon). According to the report, the 2007 WSF will be a major boost to Kenyan tourism and the country's economic development, bringing in an anticipated 20 percent of Kenya's annual tourism in one week.

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