AUTHOR'S BIO
Kofi A. Annan
Kofi Annan, a former secretary-general of the United Nations, is chair of the Africa Progress Panel.
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No Time to Slacken
Kofi A. Annan, Amartya Sen and Michel Camdessus Series: The World in Words 2009-09-23PITTSBURGH – Almost six months ago, at a moment of great alarm about the global financial and economic crisis, G-20 leaders met for a historic summit in London. Their collective commitments to stimulate, regulate and restructure global economic activity helped to calm nerves around the world. ... read Comments: 0 Recommended: 0 Read: 24275
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African Opportunities, Global Benefits
Kofi A. Annan Series: Frontiers of Growth 2009-07-04The global economic recession has translated into a development crisis for Africa, which is revealing the continent’s vulnerability not only to economic contraction but also to climate change. Paradoxically, this crisis also presents a unique opportunity: there is a real possibility to steer countries toward a new development model that will benefit not only Africa, but also the world.... read Comments: 0 Recommended: 0 Read: 11807
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The Age of Human Rights
Kofi A. Annan Series: Human Rights 2000-09-26NEW YORK: At the dawn of the 21st century, the United Nations has become more central to the lives of more people than ever. Through our work in development, peacekeeping, the environment and health, we are helping nations and communities to build a better, freer, more prosperous future. Above all we have committed ourselves to the idea that no individual – regardless of gender, ethnicity or race – shall have his or her human rights abused or ignored. ... read Comments: 0 Recommended: 0 Read: 15606
