24/01/2003 25/01/2003 26/01/2003 27/01/2003 28/01/2003 Background Terra Viva is an independent publication of IPS - Inter Press Service. The opinions expressed in Terra Viva do not necessarily reflect the editorial views of IPS nor the official position of any of its sponsors. IPS gratefully acknowledges the financial support received for this publication from: Novib Oxfam Netherlands and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. The Commonwealth Foundation generously funded the participation of the following journalists: Debra Anthony Zarina Geloo Marwaan Macan-Markar Sanjay Suri Kalinga Seneviratne