Objectives:

1. To join other global networks in issues like food security.
2. To work out strategies and oppose forces of neo-liberalisation.
3. o represent people’s voice at macro level.
4. To build alliance with NGOs effecting the livelihood of the people through regional and international forums.
5. To involve a process of learning on issues of global concern, which have impacted on regional and local levels.
6. To facilitate people’s movement on issues affecting their lives through mass campaigns and mobilise the involvement and support of other civil society organisations.

1. Workshop on Sustainable Livelihood Rights
2. A Seminar on Impact of Globalization/ Neo liberalization and its effects on the poor and marginalised
3. Screened in a special theatre set up at the venue, short documentaries on issues like PRI, Gender, Water, Land Rights, etc and a video on WSF-2004 & ISF-2006

Outcome of this forum

1. NGO forums/ networks were strengthened to work jointly on identified issues.
2. MSF provided an opportunity for interaction among women from various mandals and women's group, motivating them further.
3. The print media’s coverage of the event brought to the attention of general public the plight of Dalits, women and Adivasi in Maharashtra.
4. Awareness was raised amongst the grassroots people about the negative effect of globalisation, gender disparity, and communalism.
5. Issues like water, land, forest, and livelihood affecting the marginalised people of Maharashtra were highlighted.
6. The language barrier for the rural people faced in WSF was not there in MSF, where they could share their viewpoint and understand the deliberation and participate.
7. This event served as an open platform for women, Dalits and Tribals to express their concerns as well as talent.