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Momodou
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 Posted - 25 Oct 2007 : 00:59:07
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World Campaign For In-depth Reform Of International Institutions Systems Intensifies
By Yaya Bajo
In commemoration of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Children for Children Organisation (CFCO), on Saturday October 20 organised a symposium in its drive to intensify world campaign for in-dept reform of the system of international institutions at Girl’s Guide Conference Hall in Kanifing.
Speaking on the topic “The need and importance of in-dept reform of the system of international institutions, in order to advance towards global democratic governance and to take part in the resolutions of the World’s greatest problems and challenges,” Mr. Alieu Darboe, governance manager Action Aid The Gambia who also doubles as chairperson Board of directors Child Protection Alliance, said the end of second world war ushered in new international organisations which have created international systems that are oppressive and one- sided. He added that what this international systems ensued was Semblance of injustices and imbalances between the developed and developing countries.
Mr. Darboe stated that the havoc of free trade that existed between the rich and poor countries and the hijacking of UN by the United States of America, there is an urgent need for reforms and concerned citizens around the world are out for this struggle. He added that fundamental questions such as which urgent proposals required changes, how can a sensible hierarchy of international organisations be changed, how can the global majority cooperate in this crusade, and how can the interest of the future generation influence these changes? Need urgent answers he said.
“This is required because humanity is facing serious problems- we still have not achieved peace and security in the world and huge number of planet inhabitants continue to live in poverty.” He dilated on democracy and said as a result; people all over the world are beginning to claim their democratic rights. He concluded by asserting that another world is possible where democracy will reign, poverty will be eradicated and social imbalances will be history.
For his part, Madi Jobarteh, Chairperson Children for Children Organisation also serve as programme moderator expressed dismay over the incapability of international institutions to deliver on their responsibilities. He decried the lack of opportunity for less developed countries to have a say in the decision making process of United Nations’ Security Council. Mr. Jobarteh also spoke on the negative impacts the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPAs) will have on the ACP countries if implemented. He added that this is precisely the reason why Civil Society organisations are campaigning against its implementation.
The occasion was punctuated by drama plays on the significance of the topic.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 125/2007, 24 – 25 October, 2007
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