[sustran] (Fwd) UNCTAD's Book of Aspirations

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>Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 17:39:19 -0000
>Subject: (Fwd) UNCTAD's Book of Aspirations
>From: priyanthi.fernando at mcmail.com
>To: rural-transport-development at mailbase.ac.uk
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>
>Apologies for cross-posting but thought this might be our chance to 
>get messages about accessibility and mobility into other forums.
>
>So write your piece!
>
>
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>Date sent:      	Thu, 30 Dec 1999 12:42:47 +0000
>Subject:        	UNCTAD's Book of Aspirations
>From:           	"GREAT Network" <great at dial.pipex.com>
>To:             	"Development-Gender" <development-gender at mailbase.ac.uk>
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>From: Anna.Faelth at unctad.org
>Date: Thu, Dec 30, 1999, 9:32 am
>
>
>   Dear All,
>     
>   Let your voice be heard through UNCTAD's Book of Aspirations!
>     
>     
>   The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), a 
>   Geneva-based branch of the United Nations that champions economic 
>   development, is reaching out to the public at large.  It is looking 
>   for concrete ideas that can help improve people's social and economic 
>   well-being, especially in developing countries.  Everyone, everywhere 
>   is invited to participate.
>   
>   * * *
>     
>   On the eve of the new millennium, Mr. Rubens Ricupero, 
>   Secretary-General of UNCTAD, has launched a Year 2000 project entitled 
>   the Book of Aspirations.  The idea has its roots in the consultations 
>   with ordinary citizens which were undertaken just before the 1789 
>   French Revolution; these resulted in a "book of grievances".  The Book 
>   of Aspirations will focus on possible solutions to current economic 
>   problems -- ideas  to give reasons for real hope of a better future 
>   for the citizens of the 21st century.
>     
>   Three thousand dignitaries from almost 200 countries, attending the 
>   UNCTAD X Conference in Bangkok this February, will benefit from your 
>   ideas and suggestions.  Later in the year, the final Book will be 
>   compiled, and published for the benefit of a global audience.
>   
>     
>   Participate, using these questions as a guide:
>    
>   *What could make our children's lives better than our own in practical 
>      and material terms?
>   *For example, what could help create new jobs and businesses, increase 
>      wages, reduce income inequality, or facilitate international trade?
>   *How do you think this can be achieved?
>   *What could you, your community, organization or Government do about   
>      it?
>   *What could international organizations do about it? 
>   *What role could international trade, finance, investment, or          
>      technology play?
>   *Which success stories could show your idea in action?
>   *Which trends convey hope of a better economic future (e.g. the more   
>      participatory role of women; the growing influence of civil society 
>      on government policies)?
>     
>   Send your entries (3 pages maximum, please, unless by prior agreement) 
>   by 31 January 2000 for presentation at the UNCTAD X Conference (or by 
>   31 July 2000 for inclusion in the final Book).  
>     
>   Entries can be submitted in English, French or Spanish (if possible) 
>   and will be selected and edited by UNCTAD.  Send via:
>     
>   e-mail:            hopebook at unctad.org
>   Internet:          http://www.unctad-10.org/index.htm 
>   fax:               ++41-22-907-0043; attention Sophia Twarog, Project  
>                      Manager
>   post:              Book of Aspirations, E.9043, UNCTAD/ERS, 
>                      Palais des Nations, 
>                      CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland.
>     
>   Please include information about yourself (name, occupation, 
>   nationality, company/organization, mailing address, e-mail, fax, and 
>   optionally sex and age). 
>     
>     
>   Thank you very much in advance and we hope to give voice to your 
>   voice!
>     
>     
>   Best wishes for the New Year,
>     
>   Anna Faelth at UNCTAD
>
>
>
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