Why we need alternative space????

[ananth]

Let me see why i need an alternate space and my perspectives on it...

I could probably speak about  corportiazation of development  practices and stuff
  but dats nt wat this space should be restricted to..
The alternative is required when the existent thought, space or process absorbs the dominant slant as its own. Some perspectives then declare the need for a space. They choose an alternative space. When we have an alternative what we have is in essence a choice.
There needs to be a declaration of the existence of this alternative, this possible choice in the public sphere, a platform to congregate the thoughts, the approaches and understanding that lay claim to the alternatives.
A space for individuals and communities to express, celebrate, voice their concerns, to pen down their experiences and thoughts in the journey.

A space for dialogue amongst the participants culled from around the world, from different streams of life, from varied backgrounds.

A space to be nurtured to evolve into an environment which opposes some of the current practices and matures in active participation into an atmosphere where individuals and communities can view, critique, discuss and understand among other things ethics in practices in development through various perspectives.

A virtual space is as good as the perspectives that are expressed in it. We invite you to nurture it into a vibrant and active platform that can contribute to the concept, approaches and practices in development where those looking for an alternative may find a possibility.   

Do we have a common forum  for people 2 discuss it under one roof?

[niranjana]

Its a very interesting topic that you have triggered and i hope we have some meaningful discussions in this space to nurture it.