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	Transparency International URL: http://www.transparency.org/ ODP description: A non-governmental organisation dedicated to increasing government accountability and curbing corruption. Page title: home - Transparency International Page description: International institutions wield enormous power and are in a position to make a considerable difference when it comes to fighting corruption. TI welcomes them into the coalition against corruption on the basis that the institutions act in a facilitator fashion.
	Multinational Monitor URL: http://multinationalmonitor.org/ ODP description: Tracks corporate activity, especially in the Third World, focusing on the export of hazardous substances, worker health and safety, labor union issues and the environment.
	Multinationals and Mother Earth URL: http://www.foreignpolicy-infocus.org/briefs/vol3/v3n22env.html ODP description: Do global capital flows inherently challenge the environment? White paper on corporate operations, as they affect the environment today. Page title: Capital Flows and the Environment
	Democracy Watch URL: http://www.dwatch.ca/ ODP description: An independent, non-profit, non-partisan Canadian citizen advocacy organization seeking to empower Canadians as voters, citizens, taxpayers, and consumers. Page title: Democracy Watch homepage Page description: Democracy Watch is an Ottawa-based non-profit, non-partisan citizen advocacy organization that focuses ondemocratic reform, government and corporate accountability in Canada.
	B Corporation URL: http://www.bcorporation.net/ ODP description: Provides a framework and certification for companies wishing to benefit society as well as their shareholders.
	RAFI: Rural Advancement Foundation URL: http://www.rafi.org ODP description: Canada based nonprofit, activist group's site. Their goals are conservation and sustainable improvement of agricultural biodiversity; socially responsible development of technologies useful to rural societies. RAFI does not "pull its punches" on its white papers. Page title: ETC Group - Home
	Campaign to Ban Landmines URL: http://www.hrw.org/hrw/campaigns/mines/1999/mine-campaigns.htm ODP description: Human Rights Watch update (March, 1999) on the continued use of land mines encouraged by President Clinton and midwest defense firm. Page title: Human Rights Watch: The Campaign to Ban Landmines
	Fair Trade Federation URL: http://www.fairtradefederation.org/ ODP description: FTF is an association of businesses committed to providing fair wages and good employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged artisans and farmers worldwide. Standards are relevant to corporate operations.
	Expose of The Bilderberg Club URL: http://www.bilderberg.org/index.htm ODP description: "...somebody has to take governments' place, and business seems to me to be a logical entity to do it." - David Rockefeller Page title: Also @ bilderberg-mirror.org.uk & mirrorberg.org - The High Priests of Globalisation - Bilderberg Conferences - secret conduit for transatlantic elite power
	Joho the Blog URL: http://www.hyperorg.com/blogger/ ODP description: David Weinberger weblog talks about the Internet, online communities, his book "Everything Is Miscellaneous," and occasionally politics.
	Students against Lethality URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/subscribe/studentsforchange ODP description: Subscription page of Students for Change, permits networking with other activists on businesses affecting Human Rights. Page title: Yahoo! Groups Page description: Yahoo! Groups offers free mailing lists, photo & file sharing, group calendars and more. Discuss hot topics, share interests, join online communities.
	Do Corporate Operations Prey? URL: http://www.corporatepredators.org/contents.html ODP description: Corporate Predators web site, article on "The Hunt for Mega-Profits and the Attack on Democracy." Page title: Corporate Predators: Table of Context Page description: Corporate Predators: The Hunt for Mega-Profits and the Attack on Democracy.
	Corporate Predators URL: http://www.corporatepredators.org ODP description: Corporate Predators: The Hunt for Mega-Profits and the Attack on Democracy. This book by by Mokhiber and Weissman details corporate operations that threaten human rights and relations. Page title: Corporate Predators by Mokhiber and Weissman Page description: Corporate Predators: The Hunt for Mega-Profits and the Attack on Democracy.
	Socially Responsible Investment Coalition URL: http://www.flash.net/~sric/index.htm ODP description: Aimed toward increasing corporate accountability through education and action alerts.
	ENDespair Project URL: http://www.endespair.com/ ODP description: To Transform the "World of Work" by an informal, expanding coalition of citizens concerned about what's happening in the business world. Page title: The ENDespair Project: Hope & Healing To Transform the World of Work Page description: Working today, downsizing, heal despair, stress, discuss work issues, bring hope, build connection, support spiritual growth, a coalition for social awareness, continue a dialogue, prepare for change
	The Fairtrade Foundation URL: http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/ ODP description: Seeks to tackle the exploitation of workers in developing countries by giving consumers the opportunity to buy products that guarantee a better deal to producers. Information resources and a report on coffee farmers and international trade. Page title: The Fairtrade Foundation, London, UK \| Home of the FAIRTRADE Mark Page description: From the website of the Fairtrade Foundation, home of the FAIRTRADE Mark, the only independent guarantee of a better deal for Third World producers
	Foreign Policy and Corporate Operations URL: http://www.foreignpolicy-infocus.org/briefs/vol3/v3n35apec.html ODP description: Research paper on U.S. policy in Asian Pacific Econ Cooperative: Does (1) US promotes an economic model that downplays human rights and sustainable development. (2) Â U.S. policy has focused on enhancing U.S. corporate interests rather than addressing the social and ecological costs of the current economic crisis? Page title: Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
	Center for Global Ethics URL: http://astro.temple.edu/~dialogue/geth.htm ODP description: Dialogue among representatives of all major religious groups plus global business code of ethics. Page title: CENTER FOR GLOBAL ETHICS - CGE
	Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law School URL: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/home/ ODP description: Weblog addresses issues such as intellectual property, anti-trust actions, and recording industry policies. Page title: Home - Berkman Center for Internet & Society
	XAT Peaceful Revolution Network URL: http://www.xat.org ODP description: A barter organization uses XAT units as an alternative to money to purchase goods and services. Writings on the history of money and a Journey guide. Page title: AN ALTERNATIVE PEACEFUL REVOLUTION Page description: an interactive free peaceful revolutionary book a direct democracy political plan and economic alternatives promoting fair trade and environmental awareness free alternative classified ads free green currency alternative. xat a non profit organisation.