16 June 2000 : the week in brief:

• African nations call for greater representation at the World Bank and IMF more
  
• The global free trade debate: World Bank report author resigns after row over the benefits of market liberalisation in developing countries more
  
• Poor response to Jubilee 2000 campaign more
  
• DFID helps China fight Aids more
  
• Education is the answer for Africa more
  
• Mixed reactions in US to China’s trade deal more
  
• Updates on Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe & Fiji more
  
• UK companies in bribe trial more