In
Larger Freedom:
The Challenge of Partnerships
“Today we are faced
with a challenge that
calls for a shift in our
thinking, so that humanity
stops threatening its
life-support system. We
are called to assist the
Earth to heal her wounds
and in the process heal
our own.”
-Wangari Maathai |
In
a world of shared threats
and opportunities, all
countries have a vested
interest in overcoming
obstacles to security,
human rights and development.
Broad and sustained global
cooperation among States
is crucial to ensure that
people everywhere enjoy
freedom from want, freedom
from fear and the freedom
to live in dignity.
However governments alone
cannot accomplish these
goals. Success depends
on collective action among
the United Nations, civil
society, the private sector
and inter-governmental
institutions. Such
partnerships are particularly
important in a global
world where traditional
boundaries between the
impact of public and private
responsibilities have
become increasingly blurred,
and where threats to health,
such as HIV/AIDS, the
environment and climate
change extend far beyond
national boundaries.
This
panel will highlight the
challenges of forging
effective partnerships
for development. It will
look at the efforts of
governments, global corporations
and civil society organizations
to build capacity in developing
countries, promote political
stability and good governance,
and encourage innovative
solutions to common problems.
Speakers will discuss
the importance of pooling
financing and other resources
such as intellectual capital,
technology, expertise
and delivery systems.
They will highlight the
role of NGOs in promoting
corporate social responsibility
as well as discuss the
best practices of partnerships
to improve public health,
nutrition, education,
the environment and standards
of living worldwide.
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