I Introduction: A. Objectives and terms of reference ... B. Background... C. Scope and approach..... II Method of work and organization... A. A mutually educating dialogue... B. Inputs and outputs; timing... C. People and structure..... III An illustrative and tentative list of topics: A. Strategies of transition ... B. Third World collective self-reliance... C. Negotiation of contractual arrangements..... Annex 1 The International Foundation for Development Alternatives..... Annex 2 Members of the Steering Committee, members of the IFDA secretariat, and Senior Scientific Adviser..... To Conclude