The central theme to the agenda of organisations opposed to the policies of the World Bank and IMF, is the eradication of debt of the world's poorest countries. These antagonists view the World Bank and IMF as powerful creditors, who perpetuate a black economic climate in poorer countries. In their view, this situation is prolonged through the current lending and debt relief practises of the World Bank and IMF.

The internet has become a vital tool in mobilising support for the Prague demonstrations, planned to coincide with annual meetings of the World Bank and IMF. By creating online publicity campaigns, opponents have made sure that their message is heard by like-minded activists.

Inpeg is a collective of Czech environmental, human rights and anarchist groups. It is co-ordinating opposition activities in Prague with a calendar of events planned during September. It has details of the counter-summit and tips for activists on dealing with tear gas and the legal situation in Prague.

The official site of Jubilee 2000 details the role and aims of the organisation with coverage of the timetable of events planned in Prague.

Excellent fusion of the latest 'debt' news and feature articles.

Click on 'What you can do' to find out how to get involved with the campaign.

There is also a discussion forum and a beginners guide to the debt crises.

The Center for Economic and Policy Research site provides wide ranging content on the organisation's campaign for grassroots economic power as an alternative to the World Bank's policies. There are news updates and features on the latest protests. And it has extensive resources and background materials for activists.

For a US perspective, the 50 years is enough website provides an overview of the organisation's beliefs and the causes it fights for. It has fact sheets analysing the IMF's activities and "economic justice" news.

The group has been coordinating local campaigns in the US to mirror the Prague demonstrations.

The Lobster party regularly hosts information on anti-capitalist campaigns and has dedicated its site to preparing for the global day of action in Prague on September 26th. Features include a "Global Grassroots Resistance Directory" for world wide anti-capitalist information, discussion lists and downloads.

The Bank Information Center is an independent, non-profit organisation providing information and strategic support to non-governmental organisations on the policies and practises of the World Bank. The 'Toolkit for Activists' section contains a series of fact sheets to download. Click on 'What's New' section for the latest news involving the World Bank.

For a more satirical look at the World Bank, click on Whirled Bank.

From the parodying home page to the 'Gospel according to Jim Sheepsohn', this site provides biting satirical content on the World Bank and the issues involved.

Also, there are excellent links to 'Development' and 'Environment' sections.

These sections analyse the impact of the World Bank policies on the world's poorest countries.