The GK3 theme "Emerging People, Emerging Markets, Emerging Technologies" is a dynamic focus on the interplay, interface and interweaving of issues related to Knowledge for Development (K4D) and Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) within the context of our evolving societies, economies and technologies worldwide.

Delivered in a framework of expert panels and workshops, GK3 is designed to ensure maximum knowledge sharing, interaction, inspiration, reflection, learning and debate on concrete innovations, solutions and visions of the future.

APC members, WNSP members and staff are in Kuala Lumpur to show how, from different corners of the globe, they are changing the world through ICTs.

The second edition of the Internet Governance Forum takes place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between November 12 and 15 2007. Representatives from civil society, the private sector and governments will gather in the United Nations-initiated forum to discuss the future of the internet. The Association for Progressive Communications, represented by more than 25 people, will look at the questions of access, content regulation, privacy of online communications and the participation of civil society in international fora.

Highway Africa is where more than 600 African journalists gathered between September 10 and 12 in Grahamstown, South Africa. The conference was preceeded by the second Digital Citizen Indaba on blogging which was held at Rhodes University, same location, on September 10. Keep track of the debates on excellence in journalism, and issues such as community media and gender and media in Africa.

La plus impressionante rencontre de la société civile et des mouvements sociaux est sur le point se produire. Elle a lieu à Nairobi, au Kenya et comme plusieurs d'entre-vous le savez, elle se nomme Forum Social Mondial. Suivez l'événement, lisez les entrevues, les articles, les mises à jour instantannées en directe d'Afrique de l'Est. Les membres d'APC Alternatives (Canada), Arid Lands Information Network (Kenya), Enda Tiers Monde (Sénégal), Instituto del Tercer Mundo (Uruguay), Japan Computer Access et VOICE (Bengladesh) y participent. Attendez-vous à des actualités de première main, puisque notre équipe de journalistes est parée à la ligne de départ. Ces derniers mettrons l'accent sur la technologie pour le changement social, le commerce équitable et les communications progressistes, tout comme sur le caratère général qui marquera cette édition du FSM.

The most impressive gathering of civil society and social movements is roaring. It takes place in Nairobi, Kenya and as many of you know, it's called the World Social Forum. Follow the event, read the interviews, articles and to-the-minute updates direct from East Africa. APC members Alternatives (Canada), Arid Lands Information Network (Kenya), Enda Tiers Monde (Senegal), Instituto del Tercer Mundo (Uruguay), Japan Computer Access and VOICE (Bangladesh) are attending. Expect the news straight from the horse's mouth, as our pool of writers is set at the starting line. They will report on technology for social change, fair trade and progressive communications as well as on the general flavour of this year's WSF.