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Human Development at cross roads

by Balakrishna Pisupati, Head, Regional Biodiversity Programme, Asia Colombo, Sri Lanka

In September 2000 the world's leaders gathered at the UN Millennium Summit to commit their nations to strengthen efforts for upholding human dignity, equality and equity through principles of peace, democracy, human rights, strong governance, environmental sustainability, poverty reduction and partnerships. The resulting Millennium Declaration adopted by 189 countries includes urgent, collective commitments to overcome the poverty that impedes human development.
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