Erin George met up with Martin Khor, director of the Third World Network, after the international trade conference during day one of the 2002 World Social Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

What is the significance of the World Social Forum?

It is a great gathering, because so many activists on different issues have come together and we can share information, learn from each other and maybe prepare our joint campaigns in a better way.

How has September 11 affected the movement?

I think it should have a positive role, in that it should make every